Learn to play Travis picking technique.

Rhythm figure often used in heavy metal music.It's made famous by Steve Harris of Iron Maiden and used by many other bass players out there.

Traditional Country-Folk style using Chet Atkins / Merle Travis style hybrid picking.

Play just one chord while the bass harmony is 'moving' - an easy way to sound great!

How to play chord shapes on a bass guitar. It's not very common to play chords on bass but it can be a very good tool in your bass playing arsenal.

Hybrid picking rhythm with continuous alternating bass line.

American folk using hybrid picking technique (pick and fingers)

Using C tone in the bass as a reference point (pivot note)

A short etude designed to develop right hand technique indicative of country music and "chicken picking" in particular. This hybrid style adds the second, third and fourth fingers to a standard flat picking technique and gives the player a unique control over picking dynamics and tone.