Recent content by Conner Fleming

I really didn't expect such speedy responses - thank you all! As I expected and as you suggested, it's most probably just been my technique. I'll try to play with a more straight wrist from now on, and I shall see a doctor later this week. The only thing that confuses me is how I was able...

Hey, thanks for the reply. I do use the computer quite a lot, and I do admit, I don't have the greatest posture when I'm using the computer. I also work in a store as a cashier, when there's constant flicking of the wrist (opening tills, arranging money, etc.) I haven't experienced the pain...

PS: I know that there are other threads dealing with right hand and wrist problems, but I haven't quite found one that's quite so suitable for my problem. Keeping my hopes up, however.

Hey there. I have been playing for bass for the best part of 2 years, now, and without lessons, I like to think my progress has been going pretty well. I have always played finger-style, and I next-to-never play with a pick, or slap: it's just not me, and I don't like the sound (or rarely I do...

When I first started playing bass, it used to annoy me, but I eventually got used to it. However, nowadays, I play with my strings pretty high up off the fretboard, raising the bridge, so generally, I don't get much clanking. However, if I'm playing a particularly heavy song, I can manage to...

Hey guys. I've just found out about Talk Bass, and decided to join the forum. I'm pretty bad at introducing myself, so I'll just give it a shot. My name's Conner Fleming, and I'm from Scotland, in the UK. I'm currently playing bass in an indie band called Meet Me In The Sky, and as a side...