To be a good bass player it is essential to be able to play with a pick and your fingers.
First when using a pick on bass I recommend the extra heavy ones.
For the bass to be heard in a band or in a recording situation the heavy pick will cut though.
Always use down up picking and start down.
When using your fingers remember to use alternate rest stroke. This means to pull the string with the first finger right hand and then rest it on the string directly above it. Practice going back & forth 1st, 2nd ,1st, 2nd and gradually increasing your speed.
More on this later.
Now transpose
these to each position (register) of your instrument, then to
all 15 keys.
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Vince Lauria Sun and Earth Music
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