Raking vs Alternate Fingering with Scales

[AGBFunkybassman]

I played bass with a 'Pick' from early on in my bass Journey (Dont hate me) but I'm trying to be more rounded by  playing fingerstyle as well.

 

So when it comes to learning new scales or arpeggios I learn with pick first

 

After watching a few 'alternate picking Vs Raking Videos' I chose the raking option as it seemed more efficient to me, (was that a mistake !!)

 

So Ive noticed that with scales you end up back on the root on the (M) assuming you started on the (I) ......

 

Now are you then also supposed to learn the scale  starting from the (M) as well .. is that 'Correct technique' or just being a bit too obsessive ?

Edited July 2 by AGBFunkybassman

[Terry M.]

9 hours ago, AGBFunkybassman said:

or just being a bit too obsessive ?

 

Maybe this? I will say that I feel alternate fingering feels WAY more efficient than raking to me but it's all personal.

[Burns-bass]

10 hours ago, AGBFunkybassman said:

I played bass with a 'Pick' from early on in my bass Journey (Dont hate me) but I'm trying to be more rounded by  playing fingerstyle as well.

 

So when it comes to learning new scales or arpeggios I learn with pick first

 

After watching a few 'alternate picking Vs Raking Videos' I chose the raking option as it seemed more efficient to me, (was that a mistake !!)

 

So Ive noticed that with scales you end up back on the root on the (M) assuming you started on the (I) ......

 

Now are you then also supposed to learn the scale  starting from the (M) as well .. is that 'Correct technique' or just being a bit too obsessive ?

I’d say clarity of note is more important than which finger you use. It’s not like bowing a double bass. And remember, knowing 1 scale already puts you ahead of 50% of guitarists in theory knowledge.

[MacDaddy]

According to your attachment the first 3 notes are played with the index finger?

If you're not doing an exam find what works for you. 

[nekomatic]

Scott Devine would definitely say raking and yes, do each exercise starting on both i and m, because you can’t plan every line so that every ascending A major run always starts on an i…