Fast plucking

[DivaD]

Hi all,

I need to learn the right technique of how to pluck the string real fast.
When i use 2 fingers it pretty ok and if i need to go faster, i have to use 3 fingers but it sounded like im playing triplets.

Do i need to go like 1 2 3 2 1 2 3 2 1(fingers plucking)
or using nail part to hit it after plucking?
Please guide me anyone. THKS

 

[alanchia]

i think it highly depends on the string (and notes) to play. for me, i tend to use same plucking finger for same notes in order to help me count beats.

for example A, A, C, D, A, A, C, D in quick succession i'll use fingers 1, 1, 2, 3, 1, 1, 2, 3 for plucking.

for even faster notes, you may want to explore hammering using left finger in combination of plucking fingers. like for above notes, A, A could be plucked using alternate fingers (1,2), C, D could be hammered.

explore and see which way suits you.

 

[alanchia]

or watch example of this - pluck, hammer n slide

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYjQEHtMe2w

 

[Slap Happy]

To really go fast I have to switch to a pick. A felt pick has a soft attack like fingers.