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Eloquent Conversationalist
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 Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:27 pm
OK, I play Bass with a pick. I've had several people just randomly and rudely say 'You don't play the bass with a pick!'
It ticks me off. I prefer the sound of a pick to fingers when I play, just because I like the sharper sound.
Is it really that much different if you play the bass with a pick instead of using your fingers? (Beside sound.)
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:30 pm
If found more comfortable to play with my fingers.. it's like making super fingerpicking on guitar xD!!!
But.. i believe using fingers makes you faster,i wouldn't know, it's not my main instrument sweatdrop
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Eloquent Conversationalist
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:33 pm
I switched to pick from fingers, just because after practicing for an hour my fingertips were bleeding....I have delicate fingers.... sweatdrop
Curse them..
THough I have fun looking for cool looking picks. I had a glow in the dark alien pick, but I lost it... :/
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:27 pm
I personally prefer the sound of a bass being played with a pick more often than being played finger style. It's all just a matter of personal preference, really. Just tell the people bitching to go ******** off, you can play however the hell you want.
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Eloquent Conversationalist
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:16 pm
I like that answer. mrgreen
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:20 pm
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Ultra Big Mega Super Sean
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:45 pm
The pick does give off a sharper sound. The tone it produces is much more pronounced compared to the deep tones of the fingerpicking. I prefer pick usage, most of the time anyway.
But I am not a bassist. I've only played a few times.
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 12:39 am
It really depends on your personal preference and the style of music your playing in. For example, you wouldn't use a pick (or, really, an electric bass at all...) if you were playing jazz music, but, if you were playing in a speed metal group, you'd want your sound to be more pronounced and sharper.
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 7:38 am
Alucard Youkai I personally prefer the sound of a bass being played with a pick more often than being played finger style. It's all just a matter of personal preference, really. Just tell the people bitching to go ******** off, you can play however the hell you want. Agreed. ^_^
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:32 am
Hehe..thanks......
I like the precise sound much better than finger.
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Eloquent Conversationalist
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 2:12 pm
It all depends what sound you want, really. You get a warmer sound from fingers, and a sharper sound from picks, I guess. Some styles are better for fingers, others for picks. I play with a pick mostly because I'm a guitarist, but sometimes play with my fingers. I prefer a sound right in between sharp and warm, but more to the warm side. gonk
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 12:46 pm
some people are just stupid, ignore them. Play however you'd like.
But I will say that if you dedicate a little of your practice time to playing with fingers or other styles besides your main (pick), you will become a better player, no question about it. Even if you don't use your fingers all the time, it's nice to know you can.
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Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 12:37 am
There's nothing wrong with using a pick, really.
The only thing I would think of as a downfall would be playing speed. I, myself, use three fingers when I play (index, middle, ring) so I can play more notes quicker. So a pick can slow you down.
Since you're using a pick, popping and snapping shouldn't be in your style of play, so that shouldn't be an issue.
All in all it just goes with what you prefer. I like fingers, you like pick, it's all good.
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 9:17 pm
I personally play bass with a pick. I am able to play like slap and sue my fingers but it is just uncomfortable. I mainly play punk and metal so the pick just gives me a better sound but once again, it depnds on your preference and what you're comfortable with.
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 9:56 pm
As long as you're groovin', go with it.
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