Switching From Fingerstyle To Pick || Bassist's Guide (No.313)

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Thinking of picking up a pick? In this lesson, I’ll show you exactly how to transition smoothly from fingerstyle to pick playing on the bass guitar. Whether you're aiming for a more aggressive tone, tighter attack, or just want to expand your technique, this video breaks it down clearly — with easy exercises to get your picking hand up to speed.

✅ You’ll learn:
1. Why and when to use a pick on bass
2. How to hold the pick correctly (no flailing!)
3. Picking hand mechanics and angle
4. Pick exercises for accuracy and consistency
5. Muting for pick playing

This lesson is perfect for fingerstyle players looking to add pick playing to their toolbox — especially for rock, punk, indie, and metal styles.

🎧 Grab your bass, your favourite pick, and let’s get started!

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Timestamp:
0:00 Switching From Fingerstyle To Pick || Bassist's Guide
1:05 Tip 1: Try an assortment of picks
1:26 Use correct grip
2:19 Tip 3: Start with simple bass exercises
3:17 Tip 4: Use alternate picking
3:53 G major scale 2 octave with alternate picking
4:59 Money bass line with pick
5:29 Wouldn't It Be Nice bass line
6:07: Tip 5: Anchor hand near bridge for muting
6:47 I See Stars bass line

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