How fast!? Help with this would be appreciated

[Starlord]

So, I see a selection of notes and was wondering the best way to play them. The speed is 128 and any advice would always be appreciated!

[paul_5]

Thumb and finger, but not slapped unless indicated.

[Starlord]

53 minutes ago, paul_5 said:

Thumb and finger, but not slapped unless indicated.

Thank you for the very quick response!

 

I am totally new to this so please forgive my further question, with the fret hand ammo holding down on both E and D strings while I’m doing that?

[Huw Foster]

Seems like pretty typical disco octaves at that tempo! I'd play with index finger plucking the low notes, and middle finger plucking the highs. You'll be fine if you slow it down first, then work your way up, encouraging muscle memory and anticipation from the plucking hand. 

[Buddster]

1 hour ago, Starlord said:

with the fret hand ammo holding down on both E and D strings while I’m doing that?

 

Yes, kind of. I use 1st finger on E and little finger on D (or A and G). A slight rockung motion between the two to mute/play each string. 

As Huw says, index low, middle hi. 

Car Wash is a very obvious example but there's load of disco stuff. 

It takes practice, thats all. 

[itu]

When that feels too easy, check Da ya think I'm sexy. Bass line is by Phil Chen.

[Starlord]

1 hour ago, Huw Foster said:

Seems like pretty typical disco octaves at that tempo! I'd play with index finger plucking the low notes, and middle finger plucking the highs. You'll be fine if you slow it down first, then work your way up, encouraging muscle memory and anticipation from the plucking hand. 

That’s great advice thank you, when I saw it I thought ‘I’d rather dance it then play it’ but I’m getting a better idea now thanks to you all for the tips!