bass left hand technique

Hi — small-handed bass player here. I’ve been playing for about three years using the one-finger-per-fret (OFPF) technique. I recently had a lesson where my teacher recommended switching to 1-2-4, and it’s been going well so far. There’s definitely been a learning curve, but I feel like I can...

Obviously i know to put them close to the fretwire, but i mean what part of the finger should touch the strings. I've heard to play with the tips, but i don't know what exactly classifies as "playing with your fingertips". Is it right up against the nail, perpendicular to the finger or something...

Recently I've been struggling to play certain basslines because whenever I fret the 1st and 2nd frets of lower strings with my index finger i get a really sharp pain where the neck meets my finger (like a bruise being poked but way worse) to the point that i have to stop playing. I'm certain it...

Hi all just notifying everyone of my new YouTube bass educational channel. It’s early days but I have video lessons up already, some with free PDF’s which are linked in the descriptions. I am making new videos every week and building the channel up with lots of bass related content. Have a look...

New video from Greg’s Bass Shed on Beginners Left Hand Bass Technique. Pick up some tips and exercises to help you with a solid left hand technique. A free PDF is available if you click the link in the description. Enjoy!