[quote name='valere24' post='755968' date='Feb 24 2010, 12:01 PM']I never understood the point of the IMRM technique. The middle finger does as much work as IM so it defies the objective.
I can understand the advantages of IMR, RMI, or adding the thumb TIMR.
I personally use IM, RMI, and RMIT.
That said, unless you're into fusion / virtuoso style bass playing, I cannot see myself recommending 3/4 finger techniques to somebody still starting on the instrument, better stick to IM to start with. And maybe learn to use a pick.[/quote]
I agree that people sometimes get too hung up on advanced 3 or 4 finger techniques as a way of achieving very fast picking speeds when, in reality, a pick would provide plenty of speed and note defintion. However, 3 finger techniques work very well for more efficient string crossing, muting and a generally more relaxed feel and if somebody is starting out, they may as well learn to develop a tecnhique using as many as possible. It's not as if you learn to ride a bicycle using one leg at a time.