Right hand technique critique!

BigDaddyJ · #1 01-08-2009, 08:35 PM

Hey everyone just had a question about my right hand technique. Basically what I do with my right hand while I'm playing is putting my thumb on the string above that which I am playing (on the pickup while playing E), is this a bad habit or is this just fine? I find it more natural to do it this way but was wondering if I should force myself to do it a better way.

And a side topic does anyone know any sources for audio scales/arpeggios that you can play along with? whether free or not I would be interested in trying to use them

Thanks guys!

Skydemon · #2 01-09-2009, 07:20 AM

No, I don't believe so this the way I was tought to play. Billy Sheehan dose it at well this where I learned it from. Many other great bass players do it as well. I believe It's a great way to it give you support and you always know where your hand is at.

mothmonsterman · #3 01-09-2009, 07:46 AM

That's how I play,
It also helps mute lower strings IMO and gives me a good angle to switch between different techniques, and I'll be dammed if I'm gonna try to fix something that's not broken.

as for your other question
http://www.studybass.com/

**Rune Bivrin** · #4 01-09-2009, 08:12 AM

That's called "movable anchor", and is a perfectly valid technique. For a 4-string it's probably all you need in terms of muting lower strings. For ERB:s you might think about trannsitionion to floating thumb where the thumb just rests on top of the thicker strings, to improve muting multiple strings.

BigDaddyJ · #5 01-09-2009, 01:33 PM

Ok this is a newbie question but what does mean ERB:s?

thanks :P

damon106 · #6 01-09-2009, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDaddyJ

Ok this is a newbie question but what does mean ERB:s?

thanks :P

I believe "extended range basses" meaning 5,6 ,7etc string basses