Paul McCartney

[cytania]

Just been watching some YouTube clips of Paul McCartney and very struck by his strange hybrid technique. He uses his thumb but also his fingers and works his hand like he's holding a pick (but he isn't). Amazed he played all those wonderful basslines like that. Can anyone tell me how he does it?

[BigAlonBass]

Practise?

[beerdragon]

He started off using a pick. as he played guitar first. i'm sure i have seen him using a pick on some songs. maybe he uses his nail.

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[acidbass]

Paul uses his thumb in a downstroke motion, try to keep your nail as short as possible to get that rubbery sound!

In [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=NTb3uifuKDc"]THIS[/url] video at around 1:06, you can see the technique he uses, although the attack that he uses is slightly exaggerated for video purposes.

[bnt]

Sting's a bit handy with the ol' thumb, too - check the start of this video for an example.

[bassbloke]

Does anyone know who the drummer is in that last video?

[BigBeefChief]

[quote name='bassbloke' post='309422' date='Oct 18 2008, 07:46 PM']Does anyone know who the drummer is in that last video?[/quote]


Dave from up the pub.

[jakenewmanbass]

[quote name='bassbloke' post='309422' date='Oct 18 2008, 07:46 PM']Does anyone know who the drummer is in that last video?[/quote]

Vinnie Colaiuta

[SJA]

I thought Macca used a pick on nearly every track- flatwounds and mutes at the bridge giving that thuddy sound.

[Paul Cooke]

felt pick and wallet stuffed up against the bridge...

[Annoying Twit]

[quote name='jakesbass' post='309438' date='Oct 18 2008, 08:15 PM']Vinnie Colaiuta[/quote]

Kinda young, kinda wow