Three Finger Bass Technique, Dividing licks by three? |
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Three Finger Bass Technique, Dividing licks by three? |
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Sep 29 2012, 10:56 AM |
Hi Dairwolf!
Very interesting subject. I don't play with 3 fingers technique but I think the same approach applies: to be able to play fast, you need to get used to strict alternating between the fingers. Never play two notes in a raw with the same finger unless you are doing it on purpose (raking technique). At first this technique is also confusing when there are patterns like 1 note G string followed by two notes on D string. Changing fingers happens and it can be really hard on the "mind" to keep straight alternating going. What I would suggest is to just take it step by step and practice every possible picking pattern in strict alternating fashion. Also - I would look into possible right hand picking patterns. Do you really need to play strict : RMI all the time? Maybe playing RMIM and other combinations works and makes it easier for you? There is no right or wrong way to do this, find patterns that work for you. As long as you are playing 1 finger at a time (not repeating same finger twice) - you should be able to play fast and economical and it shouldn't really matter which pattern you go for. Ring finger is naturally the weakest of all our fingers and will take time to get strong. When practicing, try to get exactly same sound (level of attack) from all 3 fingers so it is not possible to tell the difference. Billy Sheehan has several instructional videos and I think I remember there is one instructional video by some power metal bassist (which speaks French in the video if I remember correctly)? Someone help me out (Superize - I think its your favorite band!), I just can't remember the name... He plays with 3 fingers and made an instructional video on it. p.s. for the lick you have posted, I would play it in this pattern : RM - IM - RM - IM..... -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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