How To Pizzcato Plucking Technique Double Bass

ow To Pizzcato Plucking Technique Double Bass with Jacklyn Dougherty and Dr. Joni Dougherty Ed.D

To pizzcato strike the string, first touch the string with the center of the pad of the right mules finger This is the initial placement. To produce sound, puil the string from the side of the finger. The string will roll off the side of the finger from the center of the pad. your will be releasing the string about 1/2 inch from the side of the tip af your finger.

Tip 1: Use the side of your finger as opposed to the tip of the finger.

Tip 2: The middle finger can be used to help support the index finger. Place the middle finger next to the index finger for extra suppor, the middle finger is placed slightly over the index finger, almost like a crutch.