Another poll?

TomGale · #1 10-15-2007, 09:29 AM

Could we have another poll?

Which fingering system do you use in your classical playing?

Closed - 1,2,4 only.

Combination of Open 1,2,3,4 - and Closed.

Open only.

Tom Gale
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TomGale · #2 10-16-2007, 03:01 PM

Only 7 votes? 55 views?? Everybody else using their left foot???
Tom Gale
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KSB - Ken Smith · #3 10-16-2007, 03:59 PM

Tom, make it clear to others what 'open' means. I think it's mainly a 1-2-4 world with a few 3s thrown in as needed.

Stan Haskins · #4 10-16-2007, 04:04 PM

I only use open-hand fingerings between 4th (Simandl) and thumb position (octave harmonic), and only in certain circumstances which require it. So I voted for "both", but I stick to closed hand 98% of the time.
Does your school address "pivots" as well? I know the "thumb below thumb position" will come up, too, right?

quenoil · #5 10-16-2007, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomGale

Only 7 votes? 55 views?? Everybody else using their left foot???
Tom Gale
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None of these really seemed to describe my approach, which uses only 1,2,4 but also extensive use of pivots and the thumb, so I didn't vote...

left foot doesn't come into it very often

Elemetal · #6 10-16-2007, 11:39 PM

I just started the bass and I was told to go closed all the time unless in thumb position. But sometimes since I have large span and I'm used to all 4 fingers for Electric bass I cheat and go with all 4 but thats very rarely. I don't know why People always give me **** when they see me cheating but I can have all my fingers on f,f#,g,g# all at once and have good intonation. But I still like to do closed cause thats what I was taught. Can anyone like give me reasons why I shouldn't do all 4 on the lower register I mean I can hit the notes? I've asked my bass teacher and a few other teachers and they say cause the 3rd finger isn't strong enough? Meh.

TomGale · #7 10-17-2007, 11:55 AM

[quote=quenoil;4801129]None of these really seemed to describe my approach, which uses only 1,2,4 but also extensive use of pivots and the thumb, so I didn't vote...

Pivots can be used in either of the two left hand techniques so go ahead and vote.

TomGale · #8 10-18-2007, 12:16 PM

Only 20 votes? 160 views?? Everybody else using their feet?
Tom Gale
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come on - it for fun and info -

ClassicalBass · #9 10-18-2007, 09:43 PM

I only use open when it is strictly necessary. Closed works for nearly everything, especially when you combine it with pivots, and thumb below octave technique. I think the latter have become almost standard practice these days. I can't see anybody playing the prelude from the first suite without a little lower thumb playing.

Wouldn't this have been better suited for the technique section though? You might get more votes there.

TomGale · #10 11-07-2007, 02:47 PM

ITS A TIE!!!
Tom Gale

KSB - Ken Smith · #11 11-08-2007, 12:46 PM

I used my 3rd finger last night on a few notes. My 2nd finger was getting tired. I think 3 fingers sounds better for vibrato. More meat on the note!

JoeyNaeger · #12 11-08-2007, 01:33 PM

I also like to use the bille approach in the lower positions where you replace 2 with 3. I voted for a combination, but I prefer to use thumb position below the octave when I can, instead of open hand.