Right hand fingering of a song (for bass)

[silentcrescendo]

Recently I've learned Blackest Eyes by Porcupine Tree. After the main intro riff, comes this part
e|----------------0-5-0---3-0-----.|
d|0-0-3-3-5-5-6-6-------5-----5-3.|
It's sort of a tongue twister for my fingers, I've come up with a fingering that's comfortable for my right hand but when I play it at the speed it's supposed to be played, it's still a little off. Here's how I do it (1=index 2=middle 3=ring)
e|----------------0-5-0---3-0-----.|
d|0-0-3-3-5-5-6-6-------5-----5-3.|
the first 8 ---------3-2-1-1-3-2-1-3
notes are no problem

I'm sorry if this is confusing, lol. So can someone recomend an easy way in their opinion that I can finger this? (I'm right handed by the way)

I can't be bothered in explaining the tempo of the song, so you'll have to listen to it to get it.

[Newc]

Re: Right hand fingering of a song (for bass)

I assume you've tried fingering it as:

e|----------------0-5-0---3-0-----.|
d|0-0-3-3-5-5-6-6-------5-----5-3.|
F|1-2-3-2-1-2-3-2-1-2-3-2-1-2-3-2

[silentcrescendo]

Re: Right hand fingering of a song (for bass)

Actually I haven't. I messed up the string names there, the e is supposed to be a. I have a tendency to do more than I can with my index finger, that's why some stuff is tricky. Thanks [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[Newc]

Re: Right hand fingering of a song (for bass)

Perhaps you should practice finger excersises?

1-2-3-2-1-2-3-2-1-2-3-2-1-2-3-2-1-2-3 and so on. That helps you have a fluid and even fingering/picking pattern and gives each finger the same attack potential.

[mjtripper]

Re: Right hand fingering of a song (for bass)

One thing that really helped my bass playing was studing classical guitar. Take a look at Diatonic Major and Minor Scales by Andres Segovia. It will give you some good right hand picking patterns to practice. If you also look at the left hand position shifts it will give you an idea on what you can do in certain phrases to make it easier on your right hand. This stuff is probably spelled out in bass specific books or online as well, I'm just not familiar with them, but this book is usually only a couple dollars.

[atopahill]

Re: Right hand fingering of a song (for bass)

i would say do it with just your index and pointer finger. those are generally the strongest and most consistent (strength of hit, speed, tone) for me atleast. if its to fast for ya go for three but add only the third finger when needed. i try and limit myself to the first two fingers and only add the third when im playing something that is going to be consistently fast.

i look at it kinda like straight down picking for guitar players, you get a stronger more consistent tone and feel for timing, and just helps with stamina if you practice enough.

[horns666]

Re: Right hand fingering of a song (for bass)

you guys are thinkin' way too much..just play the damn thing! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]