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[quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1454855824' post='2973544']
Is double fingering a 'legitimate' technique? It's the same as double thumbing, but obviously using fingers instead.
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I believe both Geddy Lee and Les Claypole frequently use this technique, so if that makes it legitimate, then...yes.

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No such thing as an illegitimate technique. It's all about the music. If you can make a musical noise using any part of the body (easy, tiger), it's legitimate. You can argue whether there is a more efficient means etc but legitimacy is always a moot point. Anything else is missing the point.

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[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1454928615' post='2974175']
No such thing as an illegitimate technique. It's all about the music. If you can make a musical noise using any part of the body (easy, tiger), it's legitimate. You can argue whether there is a more efficient means etc but legitimacy is always a moot point. Anything else is missing the point.
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So how would you argue regarding efficiency?

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[quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1454940034' post='2974383']
So how would you argue regarding efficiency?
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Depends on what you hope to gain from using the technique.
If you want to get the percussive sound that double thumbing can give, its probably/possibly easier to get that with a thumb.
If you just want to use it because it can give you...quicker 16ths for example. Maybe you could look at using a plectrum.
But saying all this, there is no "wrong" way for anything. If it works for you, it's good to go

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[quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1454940034' post='2974383']

So how would you argue regarding efficiency?
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If someone can recommend a means of achieving the same musical goal more easily you would have to look at it. Doesn't make your way wrong.

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It isn't, and it needs an awful lot of practice to get any kind of control. I've heard several players use this technique over the years, and can't think of one who could hold down any kind of rhythm. If you're willing to put in the work, go for it, but its always seemed to me a bit unnecessary...

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