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Using pick is not a matter of number of strings, it is rather a matter of personal preference or style of music you are playing.
With a 4-string bass, you can use both pick and fingers.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes, you can. However, most use their fingers. I play bass guitar and i only use a guitar pick on certain songs.
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Do bass players use the thumb or pick?
usually pick for better quality sound but thumb can be used
When pete wentz plays his bass does he use use a pick?
Yes he does in the video Dance Dance he does
When did tom araya begin to use a pick for bass guitar?
Sometime before South of Heaven was released
What is the thing that you use to play a guitar?
A plectrum (not sure if I got the spelling right)
How do you strum fast on a bass guitar?
You can use a pick or hands to play fast, it just takes time and continual practice. One of the quickest and easiest ways to play fast is to practice with a pick.
Can you use a pick on a Bass that has pick-ups?
Yes.
How is the bass played?
You can fingerpick using your....fingers or pick it using a plectrum/pick. Alternatively you can even pluck it or use a bow on something like a double bass.
Do bass players use the thumb or pick?
usually pick for better quality sound but thumb can be used
What do you use a pick for?
It doesn't matter, but all the bass greats play without one. I personally don't, and you'll find that there is a great split in the bass-playing community - to pick or not to pick? Most don't, though.
When pete wentz plays his bass does he use use a pick?
Yes he does in the video Dance Dance he does
When did tom araya begin to use a pick for bass guitar?
Sometime before South of Heaven was released
What is the thing that you use to play a guitar?
A plectrum (not sure if I got the spelling right)
Is there a good technique for playing bass?
A good technique on bass is what feels right for you and sounds right for what you're playing. There's no hard and fast rules on whether to use a pick, how many fingers to pick with, how low to sling it etc; it's what works for you.
How do you strum fast on a bass guitar?
You can use a pick or hands to play fast, it just takes time and continual practice. One of the quickest and easiest ways to play fast is to practice with a pick.
What do you use to use a bass drum?
bass pedal
If you play electric bass can you play bass?
It depends what you mean... i know what you mean by electric bass but what do you mean by "Bass" If you mean an upright bass/double bass like thishttp://shannonspositiveimages.com/images/UprightBass.jpgthen with a few minor adjustments with the way you play you can.. To play an upright bass you need to use your hands all the time instead of a pick.. so finger picking is a NEED. Watch some youtube videos..
How most plays the Bass guitar?
If you are referring to how people strum the bass. It is a matter of preference and there isn't really a dominant way to play the Bass Guitar. Which ever feels more comfortable is the way you should choose. I play the Bass myself, and I prefer a pick. I also play, and I use fingers only. I place my thumb on the pickguard and use my first two fingers to pluck.
