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In this short course, we’ll be looking at some of the basics. We’ll take a look at the different kinds of picks that are available, how to hold one correctly, and we’ll discuss the difference your strap length makes. We’ll also be talking about the difference between alternate and economy picking.

1 - INTRODUCTION

In this video I'll be giving an overview of the course and discussing some of the bassists who I recommend listening to.

2 - HOLDING THE PLECTRUM

In this video, we’ll look at how to hold the plectrum. It seems simple but there’s more to it than you might think!

3 - CHOOSING A PLECTRUM

In this video we’ll be talking about all of the different kinds of plectrum that are available, and how you can find the one that’s right for you.

4 - STRAP LENGTH

In this video we’ll be talking about the length of your strap, and the impact this can have on your pick playing.

5 - ECONOMY VS. ALTERNATE PICKING

In this video we will examine two different approaches to pick playing: economy picking and alternate picking.