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Kamikazi Kat · 06-22-2009, 10:15 PM

I've been playing bass guitar for a fairly short time and I occasionally catch myself using my thumb in combination with my pointer and middle finger to pick. Is this bad technique to learn, or is it good to be comfortable using your thumb as well as your fingers to pick?

06-22-2009, 10:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kamikazi Kat Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 329	Bass Question: Using your thumb and your fingers for picking. I've been playing bass guitar for a fairly short time and I occasionally catch myself using my thumb in combination with my pointer and middle finger to pick. Is this bad technique to learn, or is it good to be comfortable using your thumb as well as your fingers to pick?