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    New Bass Player Posts: 12, Reputation: 2
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    #1

    Jan 2, 2009, 01:52 PM
    Playing bass -- use a pick or not
    I am just learning to play bass guitar. Is it better to use a pick or not? Is it just a matter of personal preference? Does it affect the ability to play?

    Thanks in advance!
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    KertAllikvee Posts: 16, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 2, 2009, 01:54 PM

    Noo, pick is if you play it a lot... but just for practicing I do not suggest you to use it
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    Jan 4, 2009, 11:07 PM
    Hi, New Bass Player!

    A person who plays electric bass can use either the fingers or a pick. It depends on the tone quality that's desired. I much prefer to use my fingers because it's easier to be more accurate in plucking the strings that way. If a person's going to play with a pick, then they need to be practicing with a pick.

    Thanks!
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    Jan 14, 2009, 04:40 PM

    Pick! It sounds so much cleaner
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