If you want to see improvement quickly, then repetitiveness is the key. We need to take small, bitesize patterns and play them on repeat to internalise the movement. Your plucking hand and technique needs to be committed to memory. This is the answer to all of your problems when you can’t play ‘fast enough’.
Thereof, how do I get better at finger picking bass?
People also ask, how do you practice bass fingerstyle?
In respect to this, how hard should you pluck bass strings?
Ideally, you should pluck the strings medium light most of the time, and be able to have a more subtle touch or conversely to pluck harder when the song calls for it, e.g. for a breakdown or crescendo.
Is it easier to play bass with a pick or fingers?
Most people like using a pick because they can develop speed more quickly. If you’re into styles of music that are speed intensive, a pick might make sense. You can develop the same speed with your fingers, but most people find it takes a little more time. You can get different tones with different types of picks.
Is it okay to pluck bass with your thumb?
For regular bass players, switching between 2 fingers, thumb, and pick playing can reduce the stress on the right-hand and allow it to rest. Thumb-style plucking is well-suited for slower songs as it encourages you to slow down and play fewer notes than you would with 2 fingers.