Developing a safe left hand technique (BENT WRIST IS BAD, MKAY)

[HaVIC5]

Hey all, just thought you might like to check out my overview of my left hand (fretting hand) philosophy for a safe physical approach to bass.

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

I cover a lot in the video, including concepts that aren't generally discussed in the pedagogy (thumb left of the index finger), but are nonetheless used extremely frequently. If you're struggling with any aspect of left hand position, wrist placement and fear/cases of injury, I strongly suggest you take a look at this video. My approach definitely spared me some serious injury and discomfort.

Enjoy!

[VinKreepo]

Great vid, I was wondering why my thumb would hurt haha

[fearceol]

Great lesson and well presented.

[VinKreepo]

I do think however that for people with short fingers like me, the C shape works best around the 12th fret, otherwise my wrist hurts. I think your thumb should change position based on where your wrist is pointed

That's my uneducated opinion haha

[yehongxiang]

My hands and some girls thank you for the wonderful lesson.

[WhiteKnuckles]

I really like your thinking behind the thumb position in the lower registers.

I've found that I'll end up with a bit of cramping in the meat of my thumb if I have to play repetitive intricate lines down there, so I'll see if it helps to bring my thumb outside of my pointer.


As an aside...I browsed through a couple more of your videos and I really like how you're approaching things as well as how you explain the ideas in words and by examples.

I've been in an improv rut, and in just a few minutes you've already given me additional ideas on phrasing things.

[SSINTENSE]

This is very informative. I always have found myself unsure of what to do with my thumb. Thanks alot!

[Fergie Fulton]

Great Info, your bookmarked and will be cited as a good example to follow...glad to see neutral thumb position being used and explained. If you need any additional info drop me a line.

[mambo4]

Kudos! there are so many YouTube "lessons" out there with crap left hand advice. This kind of advice is sorely needed for beginners, and ought to be stickied IMHO.

that link now be my stock repose to any LH technique questions

[Starburst]

Originally Posted by fearceol

Great lesson and well presented.

Very much agreed!

[fearceol]

Originally Posted by mambo4

Kudos! there are so many YouTube "lessons" out there with crap left hand advice. This kind of advice is sorely needed for beginners, and ought to be stickied IMHO.

that link now be my stock repose to any LH technique questions

+1 for this being stickied.

[Fergie Fulton]

Originally Posted by fearceol

+1 for this being stickied.

count me in +2

[fearceol]

I have sent a P.M. to the Mods asking for it to be stickied.

[Soverntear]

ill check this out tonight, after breaking my left wrist im much more cautious of its injury rate

[Pottish]

Just what I wanted to find after spraining my left wrist thank you

I'm guessing by the positive response this is indeed good advice.

[Michael Campbel]

Originally Posted by Soverntear

ill check this out tonight, after breaking my left wrist im much more cautious of its injury rate

You didn't break it playing bass, I trust (hope!)

[mambo4]

BUMP.

[Exemonium]

Wow, thank you for that! Very useful, those are the videos/information that I need right now. I don't have the time, but hopefully you have something equally in depth about right hand (plucking) technique.

[fearceol]

Originally Posted by fearceol

I have sent a P.M. to the Mods asking for it to be stickied.

Mods : Can I take five days without a reply either way, to be a NO !! ?

[fearceol]

Originally Posted by Exemonium

but hopefully you have something equally in depth about right hand (plucking) technique.

Have a look at this :



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