Should bass be play with a pick or fingers?

Strumming chords is more effective with a pick. That doesn’t often happen on bass. The flesh of fingers gives a better sound on bass, as often it’s a smoother sound that’s required. If it needs to be punchier, there’s always the option to slap and pop.

Can bassists use picks?

So, do bassists use picks? Yes; bassists who perform fast-paced, aggressive-sounding music are more-likely to use picks. This is because picks produce a more treble-heavy and ‘snappy’ sound than fingerstyle playing does.

Why do bassists not use pick?

So in a sense, you’ll be losing out on them when playing bass with a pick. But sometimes you don’t want to play funky slap stuff. For Rock music, I prefer picks. Easier to play the fast stuff and you get a lot of gnarly attack sound – wise.

Why do metal bassists use picks?

Most metal bassists play by plucking the strings with their fingers or by picking with a plectrum, often known as a pick. Using a pick can enable bassists to play rapid repeated notes and fast basslines, although some bassists, such as Steve Harris and Steve DiGiorgio, play such basslines without the use of a plectrum.

What picks do bassists use?

These nylon picks often come in a wide variety of gauges, but the 1.0 mm version for bass guitar is probably the most common. Also common with bass players are the standard Dunlop nylon picks.

Can I play bass with nails?

Yes. I find it impossible to fret a guitar with long nails, but because bass guitar generally uses the pads of the fingers rather than the tips, long nails don’t interfere.

Do metal bass players use a pick?

What bass did Mike Dirnt use in Dookie?

Dookie was recorded with a precision bass and a Mesa Boogie MB2000 hybrid bass amp. he ran that through a 6×10 and a 1×18 cab. You won’t get that same tone with a small rig.

Do bassists use their fingers or pickups?

Musician, writer. Whenever there is a conversation on different styles of playing bass guitar, there is always someone claiming that “real” bassists only use their fingers and not picks. However, the reality is a bit different.

Is it bad to play bass guitar with a pick?

Whilst certain musicians look down their nose at those who play bass with a pick, playing with a pick is not bad. There is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ to play the bass guitar, there are simply a number of different approaches. Here are 2 common reasons why certain musicians believe playing with a pick is ‘bad’:

Is finger-style bass the only way to play bass?

Conversely, those who think that finger-style is the only right way to play bass think the guys who play with a pick aren’t really even real bass players. This debate is purely subjective of course, and it has the drawback of completely ignoring an entire other species of bassist—the guy who plays thumb-style.

Who are some famous guitarists with good pick playing skills?

James Jamerson, Duck Dunn, Jack Bruce, Geddy Lee, Flea and many others are all beloved for their amazingly dexterous finger-style technique. Paul McCartney, Chris Squire, Roger Glover, Mike Dirnt, Matt Freeman and many others are admired for their powerful pick playing.