A Look At Different Pro Bassists Plucking Techniques

[greghagger]

Recently a bass student shared a video with me that showed a close up of 'The Ox' (John Entwistle) playing at a gig and he was interested in comparing his own plucking technique with Entwistle's technique. The student was concerned that he might not be plucking in the most efficient way. So that prompted me to look at other pro bassists's plucking techniques in more detail. 

 

There is of course a sort of 'standard plucking technique' and that's the one I teach all my bass students. But I was interested to see just how much variation there is in technique between the different bass players who are at the top of their game. 
 

Variations in plucking technique include: 
* Angle of hand
* position of fingers
* Contact point of fingers

 

So, if you want to ensure that you are plucking your bass in the most efficient way and you are producing the best tone possible, then check out my latest YouTube video.

 

In the video you get to see real live footage of six awesome iconic bass players and then hear my thoughts and analysis on their technique. I'll give you real tangible concepts to take away to help tweak your own plucking technique.