string + fret buzzing?

[StandAblaze]

hey, i'm pretty brand-spanking new at playing bass. right now i'm just working on my dexterity and technique, but often times when i pluck the string (especially if i'm picking up the speed) i get this awful sound of the string rattling against the fret. How do I fix this? I'm guessing i have to fix the action, but I figured it'd be better to ask the community first. Thanks!

[jschwalls]

make sure you are applying enough pressure to firmly hold string against the fret.......
also try fretting a little closer to the fret..

these are the 2 biggests problems my students face when it comes to string buzzing..

[stoo]

I'd suspect it's just you not being precise enough with the fretting finger.

You shouldn't need to apply a whole lot of pressure if your bass is set up nicely, but finger placement just behind the fret should help. The further behind the fret you press, the more chance the string will have to rattle against from it as it vibrates.

It *could* still be a setup issue, I suppose - but if its something that gets worse as you play faster kinda suggests that it's more of a technique issue than a setup one.

Wouldn't hurt to learn to check and set the action anyway though - have a read here for pretty much all the info you're likely to need and more.