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It's not about the amount of content; it's about getting the results you're after, so make sure you're choosing your source for the right reasons. Good luck!

Hang in there, my friend. It starts off slowly, but trust me, it gets harder! :)

I know a good one! :)

What are you struggling most when it comes to playing/learning bass?

Yes, that'll work! I think that's how I played it. LOL. You can experiment with different fingerings, but that one seems the most practical. Thanks for asking!

I get asked this question a lot by my students. I have to analyze what I'm doing because it just comes so naturally to me now. What I focus on is muting the unwanted strings and making sure the only notes that are heard are the ones that are supposed to be heard. My thumb just naturally moves to...

A lot of it will be a function of how the body of your bass is cut. Your hand will tell you -- loud and clear -- what it will permit, and what it won't. Somebody mentioned "thumb" position, which is a possibility, but I'd experiment with moving your wrist in a way that will get the job done.

Why do you look at it as a "bother?" If you want to slap, go for it -- even on a fretless! Check out Bakithi Kumalo!!

When I was coming up, that method was viewed as almost criminal, so I've always stayed away from it. Louis Johnson did okay with it, though, so I guess whatever works!

Thanks for your interest and your kind words, guys. I'm happy to answer any more questions.

Thanks for your kind words. I don't think the TalkBass moderators would appreciate me advertising my services, so I'd better not. :)

Hey, guys. Honestly, I think you make some excellent points. You should be entitled to the entire period for which you paid, even if you cancel early. The current configuration was an unforeseen flaw in the system that’s being addressed (thanks for pointing it out!). And yes, subscriptions do...

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Thanks for the mention. In addition to the advanced stuff, I've got categories called "Easy," "Bassics," "Scales & Theory" and plenty of lessons that aren't overly challenging. I invite you to check them all out! Invalid Link Removed

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