I want to play fast with my 2 fingers but im a beginner, how can i get as fast as steve harris from iron maiden?
2006-11-13 22:41:53 · 14 answers · asked by Kenneth J 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Just keep practising, some people can pick things up really fast and others take time to get there. Keep practising and you'll soon be great.
2006-11-14 07:30:56 · answer #1 · answered by kelloggs.1712 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want fast, repetitive strikes of the string, you might be better using a plectrum. The thicker the better in my opinion. I use a Jim Dunlop Delrin Pick 2mm (the dark purple one).
I don't know how Steve Harris plays, but the only other option I can see is practice and that's going to hurt your fingers a lot!
2006-11-14 06:46:53 · answer #2 · answered by H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am afraid that you are NOT going to like my answer, but PRACTICE is the way forward.
It may help you if you remember that Steve Harris was a beginner too at some stage, and was at EXACTLY the same level that you are now.
Good Luck.
2006-11-14 06:44:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i am a beginner too...we are the same...and i hope i can help...
start with the basic first,so the 4-string bass guitar would be the best weapon. then,star knowing a lot of songs so that you can be familiar with the fretboard,and know a lot of songs too.well,above all,practice is the best habit,but don't overdo urself then take a big rest.it is better to do it regularly,so as time goes by,your hands can build up strength and you can go fast. i don't know a lot of bass players yet,,hehe..=]
2006-11-14 06:55:19 · answer #4 · answered by four_eyed_ninja 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay I know it's kinda harder. But it sounds a lot better when you use a pick when playing the bass. Download guitar pro it tabs everything out for you just choose your instument. That way if you can't read music no problem. Trust me guitar pro will save your life.
2006-11-14 06:45:32 · answer #5 · answered by ProudToBeWhite 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea man practice. some songs sound better finger style, 2, 3 or 4 fingers. some songs sound better being picked. depends on what you're trying to do.
check out bassist john entwistle. he is by far the greatest bassist ever, whichever style you play. there is some good stuff on youtube showing john's amazing abilities.
2006-11-14 12:44:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll only learn to play fast if you learn to play ACCURATELY.
So start slow, and build it up. Practicing slower will actually speed up your development. (strange but true)
Short bursts (5 mins max) of intensive practice is best when you're doing technique stuff, dont play through boredom or pain.
Good luck. Enjoy !
2006-11-14 06:46:25 · answer #7 · answered by ewan123ewan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Robert Trujillo from Metallica is even faster! Check him out sometime.
2006-11-14 06:45:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way.with your hands/
aside from that there is no way around it outside of constant practise. anything else you may get fast but you will never get good
2006-11-14 06:49:09 · answer #9 · answered by comicbookrob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
practice, practice, practice
I started learning from age 9
2006-11-14 06:44:16 · answer #10 · answered by pepzi_bandit 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋