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Playing Scales

Is it important to use the rest stroke when practising scales?

Does this mean you should use a thumb rest stroke on the sixth string as it is not possible to execute a rest sroke there with fingers?

Hi!

I think it's important to practice both strokes when playing scales i.e. rest stroke and free stroke.

You can play the bass string "as if" there's a string behind it, like you would a rest stroke. And alternately, you should practice a rest stroke with your thumb, at least on the 3 bass strings (E, A, D).

I hope this answers your questions.

Kind regards,
Trevor M.