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Originally Posted by MeTHoD-X Will my wrist eventually become stronger, and thus stop hurting as much as it does now? |
Sounds like a serious technique problem. Your wrist should not hurt.
The most common reason for your wrist hurting (I'm assuming this is your fretting hand, the one holding the neck) is that you're wearing the bass at the wrong level. Sit down and balance it on your leg (right leg if you're right handed). That's the level it should be when you're standing up.
Both of your wrists should be as straight as possible... the headstock of the bass should be roughly at shoulder level.
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I put a lot of pressure on my left thumb while playing. Is it just a matter of time, or is it a flaw in my technique. I hold my thumb stretched out like your supposed to do, so I don’t know what it could be.
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Use less pressure. Try removing your left thumb completely from the neck as an exercise, you should still be able to fret the notes.
