Rest Stroke (Right Hand)
Pluck with your finger coming to rest against the lower adjacent string, muting it automatically.
Step-by-Step Bass Tutorial
How to Mute Bass Strings for Clean, Sympathetic-Free Tone
Eliminate unwanted string ringing and mud on bass guitar: floating thumb, resting stroke, and fretting hand finger flattening.
Step-by-Step Practice Guide
Floating Thumb Technique
Rest your right-hand thumb gently across lower unplayed strings to mute the E and B strings.
Fretting Hand Flattening
Lay your left-hand index finger lightly across higher strings not being played.
Palm Muting for Thumpy Vintage Tone
Rest the fleshy side of your picking palm near the bridge saddles for a punchy Motown tone.