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I read a thread about double bass learning method. Almost everybody recommends Simandl's book. I would, with respect, like to know why. I...
My new Kiesel Vader AWS 5
This beauty came in the mail on Wednesday, brand new from the manufacturer. The strings are set a little high, and the intonation was slightly off...
Can anyone recomment an exercise to increase left hand dexterity and speed. Been working hard lately on increasing my left hand speed, but could...
Hi everyone, I'm relatively new to the double bass and am trying to develop good technique now so that I don't have to spend a bunch of time down...
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Hi to all, Not sure if this is the right forum. Sorry if... Many years ago, I studied classical guitar which made me able to read music, have a...
Ok, first off let me admit that I'm a basement player, not a very good one and I don't play very often. Why? I've had carpal tunnel surgery on...
When i play in the key of G (3rd fret on E string) i feel pain in my hand around the wrist and around the thumb. Is it going to be more...
Hi guys for those that play standing, when in 1/2 or first position, is there an imaginary straight line from the elbow through to the wrist and...
Hi everyone I’ve got a snapped truss rod at the adjuster end on my 1980s Left handed blazer bass A new neck ?? Is it possible??? How to repair??...
There are a lot of left hand techniques. But some are basics Please add to my list of I miss something . 1_hammer on 2_pull of 3_ slide 4_...
Anybody has tried to compare it?
Hi! I’ve been trying to find out why I keep having my wrist in the wrong angle and it seems that is because I put the neck too far away from my...
Hi everybody! Recently I've run across a video by Adam Neely about left hand technique: [MEDIA] and realized I've been playing the bass wrong! So...
Hi everybody, I've got a question. Recently, I've run across a few lines where I need to play perfect fourth interval and that quickly, for...
Hello everyone, I am looking for a good condition Yamaha TRB1005L or TRB5L (Left Hand). I am staying in Cape Town, South Africa but willing to...
A band I'm playing in has asked me to double this keys part, and it's at a pretty fast tempo so I won't be able to play it without efficiency with...
New Hipshot BT-3 D-tuner Left handed. I installed it and took it off as soon as I received a replacement BT-3 tuner (it was ordered for a right...
I have started playing my first P. An MIM Nior and I like it quite a bit but after a few days of playing, when I stretch over 4 frets on the lower...
I've just got my fretless and started playing some tunes unplugged, and I've noticed that when I play a note on the positions 5, 7, 9, etc. the...
Hello all, I'm mainly an EB player, but I am slowly learning how to play UB. I have a question about left hand (fingerboard) shape. When I had a...
One of the highlights of the ISB convention for me last week was getting to see Joel Quarrington play from the 3rd row. The music was incredible...
I just turned 50 and I just started playing bass this month. It is fun and exciting for me, but I am experiencing a lot of pain on my left hand...
Sorry, probably another over asked question. Short version-play with curved fingers or flat fingers? During my first lesson with my teacher I...
Hey Was wondering if anyone had any excerices to help me practice this. Right row I am playing like this Root - 2nd finger (sometimes 1st) 5-...
Is it possible my training damaged my fretting hand? I started feel pain when started practice lately on left hand ,the palm and between thumb and...
One effect of learning to play upright is my constant observation of other upright players' technique. In this video, the bass player who plays...
I've been playing for about 3 years now, switched from guitar so I could start playing with people; was playing with a band within weeks of first...
Hello Everyone! My first post here. I've been playing bass for a little over a year now. I consider myself primarily a drummer and first started...
First, if you have any good video tutorials, I'd love to check them out. If you're up for diagnosing my needs, read on... January 7, 2017 UPDATE...
After a 10 year layoff due to band break-up and then music equipment theft (both unrelated but close chronologically), I'm picking up my bass...
Hi guys, so... i play bass for almost 4 years asright handed, the thing is... I`m left handed, i just learned right handed because i was young and...
I am playing double bass for two years now. I played seated and now I want to also learn to play standing. While sitting bass is resting on my...
Hello, I've been playing upright for about 3 years on and off with a teacher until recently. I was learning simandl and I understand basic...
Watching this video of John Entwistle and really focusing on his left hand. Does anyone else do what he does with his left hand? It looks like his...
Just an Up-date, all five video's on, The Ergonomics Of The Plucking Hand, thread are now in place and can be viewed in order 1 - 5. The...
specifically in my ring finger. now this is going to be hard to explain but ill do my best. for the last few days ive really been into playing...
This is a killer left hand Rickenbacker 4001 bass 1975 that is for sale. Every thing on this bass is original and in good condition. There are a...
I've played for a few years, learning mostly by occasionally reading reference books. I finally resolved to go through Hal Leonard Bass Method...
