Recent content by Konstantinos33

Hi there! I didn't know where else to post this so here I go. I searched around the Internet for some recommendations on software that can help with muting the bass line in songs so I can play instead. I understand that this cannot be perfect of course but I see discussions about iZotope being...

Yeah, you're right. I now got used to the floating thumb technique so I'll probably stick to it.

Thanks! I actually stuck to the floating thumb for a while and I got used to it. The only variation my technique has is that my thumb will rest two strings above the plucked one since I can't see myself ever playing tirando. Just like that guy mentioned. So, I will only rest the side of my...

Ah, now I'm torn because after I went home and turned the volume up, I started trying to rest my thumb on the pickup. And I liked it! I felt that stability that many talk about. Now, I am worrying that I may have to switch to floating thumb so I don't create sounds that I don't want down the...

Yeah, I used the words to refer to the physical position relative to the plucking finger. And OMG! You accidentally made me realize that though I don't rest my thumb anywhere I pluck really hard for some reason. I am going to turn the volume up when I go home and take it easier. lol

I see. I assumed that it's always apoyando unless you use the slapping technique? But yeah, that also answers my question. lol

Thanks for this answer. I haven't faced a scenario where I had to mute a string that was away from my fingers. I basically always mute the string above the one I play because, well, my finger will rest on it during plucking. So, after watching a few videos I still can't grasp what the floating...

Hey there! So I am completely new to bass playing and I just cannot find some post or player mentioning this. I come from years of playing classical guitar and I am comfortable playing with my thumb floating in the air. I have only once found it useful that I wanted to mute the 4th string and...

Wow! Thanks, guys! I had to search online for players using a strap while sitting to believe this is a thing for bassists too. I guess the idea is to distribute the weight between the shoulder and lap? I just wore mine (5cm) and it's already much better.

Hey, guys! I got the bass yesterday and I completely fell in love! In fact, it's better than a girlfriend. There's a joke about plugging/unplugging waiting to be made here but I won't say it. :D Anyway, I had the almost insignificant misfortune to triple on the cable and bend the cable's...

Definitely!

Hahaha... You got that right! Truth is I am not the type who does research for more than an hour before he buys something. I was just very busy with work and I woulnd't have the time to play even if I had the instrument. I literally found the bundle and bookmarked it. A couple of weeks later...

Thanks so much for the replies, guys! I ordered it. :bassist:

So, I have been a classical guitarist since I was 14, but for about a year I wanted very badly to learn to play the bass guitar. Well, it's safe to say that if this burning desire hasn't gone after such a long time, I might as well give it a shot. But because I'm very fearful and risk...