Recent content by BTF_PTM

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    Where should the finger really contact the fret?

    I've just recently wondered about this, I guess I've come far enough in my basic practice stuff that I've begun to notice really where my fingers hit the frets, and also where various video'd players have their own fingers hit the frets. Is there a best way to work the frets? For example, is...
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    Brand new to bass playing, looking for advice

    I find myself listening for the bass lines of songs I like automatically lately. Being a drummer, I naturally tune in to the rhythm section of any music I hear, and now I find myself trying to catch the bass line.
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    Brand new to bass playing, looking for advice

    Thanks for the feedback, guys! This studybass.com site is amazing. I've had to quit practicing for tonight as my fingers are getting clumsy, but I can't wait to get back to it tomorrow.
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    Brand new to bass playing, looking for advice

    Hi guys. I've been playing bass for a total of maybe 30 hours. I've been picking up little bits of knowledge about scales and I can fumble my way through simple tablature and I've learned a couple of the core blues progressions. Here's my big question: How do I take what I'm learning about...