Intermediate/Advanced Plucking Hand Techniques for Bass

Michael, a subscriber, had some queries about plucking hand techniques:
  • How do you even out volume between index and middle fingers
  • How do you increase speed
  • How do you work on the technique

He also couldn't find a lesson that didn't have you bogged down in reading music.

So I created that lesson.

The only parameters we'll use are the notes which will come from two useful three-note-per-string patterns. You can download those below.



Three Note Per String Bass Guitar Patterns


Bass Guitar Exercise Lessons & Books

Most of my lessons cater to the beginner and intermediate bass player and, if that's you, and you find this lesson a little advanced, here are some easier plucking hand lessons:

  1. Bass Guitar Technique: Easy But Useful Single String Exercise
  2. Bass Plucking Techniques: Everything You Need To Know

If you want a technique book for bass, I have two:

Creative Bass Technique Exercises: 70 Melodic Exercises to Develop Great Feel & Technique on Bass Guitar

Complete Fingerstyle Bass Technique: The Complete Guide to Mastering Essential Modern Bass Fingerstyle Technique

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