Picks are usually made of plastic and come in a variety of different shapes and thicknesses. Most bass players prefer a medium or thick gauge pick, as thin picks tend to give a less defined sound.
Use the tip of the pick to play the string.
The pick is held between the thumb and index finger, as illustrated in the photographs.
When playing with the pick, move your hand from the wrist (do not move your arm). You can support your right hand by placing the palm on the bass guitar body or use your other right hand fingers as shown in the photographs. Use a downward pick motion, indicated .V
Play each note in examples 1 to 4 using a downward pick motion. Use only the tip of the pick. When playing with the pick move your hand from the wrist. Do not keep it rigid.