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The diagrams were helpful thanks. However i'd like to know, should i be bending my elbows so that they are away from my body, or closer to my body?

my fingers are always placed just before the fret bars when i play notes. I've tried readjusting the strap again to several different heights, but i just can't seem to get rid of that wrist angle

I've had a look at that page before, but i'll read it again, and also will try to readjust my strap again to get rid of the wrist angle. My right hand (plucking) hasnt encountered any problems, its really just the fretting hand. I've readjusted the action as well, and its more than probable i'm...

Ah, alright thanks, i don't think its especially high, but i'll try lowering them to see if it helps, thanks again :)

I do have a teacher, but unfortunately he's a guitarist and not a bassist. I will do the other two points, thanks a lot :)

Thanks for the reply, i'll most probably go and get it checked up. As for heavy strings, i'm not too sure as these strings are the ones that came with the bass when i bought it, and this is the first bass i bought. And i feel a bit ignorant now, but what do you mean by high action?

Hey everyone, So i've been playing bass for just over a year now, and i'm having issues with my fretting hand. My wrist is often at an awkward angle, as well as my thumb at the back of the neck hurting as well, though maybe this is the cause of the tension. I've read many posts and various...