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Old 05-20-2007, 10:04 PM
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Online vids of Proper Right Hand finger technique?

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Can some people give me some links of bass lesson videos (youtube, for example) where proper right hand technique is explained? Perhaps even vids where common errors are to avoid are explained as well.

I'm a long time pick player that wants to switch to using fingers and I'm having trouble developing my right hand like I would want it. I play rock mostly, but would like to do some jazz in the future....so any style is welcomed. thanks!
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Old 05-20-2007, 10:18 PM
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Well, I play mostly Rock and never use a pick. I was a guitar player first, and aviod a pick like the plague becuase I don't want to depend on it being so used to it.
I got some DVDs, thought I was doing OK, but, It really took a teacher (an experience bassist will do) to watch me and correct the bad habits I didn't even know I was doing.
Also, how do you want to do it? Anchor on the Pickup, anchor on the strings (except the E or B) or leave your thumb free which is what I think is best but can't do well.
I anchor on the PU for the B (or E) and anchor on the strings to go higher. Keep your nails cliped, that will effect your tone. Keep your elbow tucked in. Practice even pressure w/ your index and middle finger. From the sound you souldn't be able to tell one is stronger than the other.
That will do you as much good as a DVD.

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