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Step 1
Use the index finger and the middle finger. These two fingers are best for going up the scale.
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Step 2
Start with the index finger. The index, being the pointer finger, is the most natural finger to start finger picking.
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Step 3
Alternate the fingers used for finger picking the bass up and down the scale. Playing with just one finger is awkward and tiring.
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Step 4
Change fingers with each note to add speed and flexibility to the playing. By alternating fingers, players increase their dexterity and decrease their fatigue.







