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Old 2004-04-27, 17:30
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Question Bass picking - Hope no one has asked this question before!

Ok, simple question...

When playing a song with the rest of the band (guitars, drums) is bass picking done at the same speed as guitar picking? e.g. if the guitarist is picking ultra-fast for a blast beat, does the bassist pick at that same ultra-fast speed or slightly slower?
I'm a so called "1-man band" and am a drummer in the first place, so I don't know much about basses. Cheers!
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Old 2004-04-27, 19:00
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hmm I think the bassist can play fast like the guitar or a bit slower and he can play faster as the guitar if it sounds good ... I think it is your decision !
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Old 2004-04-27, 19:21
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yeah, whatever sounds good to you, the bassline doesn't have to follow the guitars either, as long as its in groove with the drums
 
Old 2004-04-27, 21:14
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Thumbs up Bass

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Originally Posted by Def
yeah, whatever sounds good to you, the bassline doesn't have to follow the guitars either, as long as its in groove with the drums


Yes, that's what I heard many years ago. "The bass and drums go together", and I guess it's true.

I guess if it sounds right, then it's good!
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