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zeppelinfreak
03-29-2007, 08:20 PM
hello, im new to this forum, and ive been playing bass for about 9 months and other instruments for many years.

id like to know all i can about double thumbing. basic technique, tips, hints, anything.

Alvaro Martín Gómez A.
03-29-2007, 09:51 PM
This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeJfAHnz9vQ) may be a good starting point.

MGabeM20
03-29-2007, 10:59 PM
This one looks easier to fallow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXSB0yDlS54

AmazingGracePlayer
03-31-2007, 06:17 PM
This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeJfAHnz9vQ) may be a good starting point.

This one looks easier to fallow.

Don't waste your time on that, he doesn't do it right.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXSB0yDlS54

This is the best video explain double thumping by the master of double thumping.

It's just as Wooten says, it's like using a pick, in other words, don't use the joint on your thumb to double thump, use the tip of the thumb (the side of the fingernail). At least that's how I do it...

Fishbrain
04-02-2007, 10:04 AM
This is the best video explain double thumping by the master of double thumping.

It's just as Wooten says, it's like using a pick, in other words, don't use the joint on your thumb to double thump, use the tip of the thumb (the side of the fingernail). At least that's how I do it...


ohhhhhhhhhhh an heres me trying without success to use the joint of my thumb! time for a change of plan!