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xShibbyMibby

PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:34 pm


Now, my friend who also plays bass, says that I need to learn how to play bass using my left pinky. Now honestly, I don't see the point of using it unless your going from the first fret, to the tenth or something. Should I start using my pinky finger when playing?
PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:46 pm


yes! for sure! The pinky is quite useful... for many things and opens up a ton of doors... unless you're talking about picking with it... that's useless... in my oppinion.. build your dexterity with your pinky and you'll see

Shogun Drizzt


Antiklontermiddel

PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:54 am


Shogun Drizzt
yes! for sure! The pinky is quite useful... for many things and opens up a ton of doors... unless you're talking about picking with it... that's useless... in my oppinion.. build your dexterity with your pinky and you'll see


Yeah, what he said. Scaling scales and arpeggio's and octave intervals is so much easier once you learn how to effectively use that pinky. Just be sure to use your ring and middle finger to assist when you're pressing down with your pinky, it'll cost you much less effort.
PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:25 pm


Ah thanks! I have been trying to play with my pinky more, but I can usually reach most of the frets with my index, middle, and ring finger, so I never use it much... But thanks for the advice!

xShibbyMibby


Atomic Sky

PostPosted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:15 am


Why would you not use your pinky? It seems absurd not to.
PostPosted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:56 am


Atomic Sky
Why would you not use your pinky? It seems absurd not to.


Cuz pinky weak lulz

Antiklontermiddel


Shogun Drizzt

PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 12:16 am


Antiklontermiddel
Atomic Sky
Why would you not use your pinky? It seems absurd not to.


Cuz pinky weak lulz


my pinky is strong...

you're weak... lol
PostPosted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:31 am


Shogun Drizzt
Antiklontermiddel
Atomic Sky
Why would you not use your pinky? It seems absurd not to.


Cuz pinky weak lulz


my pinky is strong...

you're weak... lol


The pinky is the only way to play scales without them sounding sloppy. i love my pinky. =P

Antiklontermiddel


Seth Darkdragon

PostPosted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 1:07 pm


My pinks weak, but i try and use it... poor lil guy...
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