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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...
Hi, is anyone here a Metallica/ Cliff Burton fan? I was recently watching some live footage of them playing For Whom the Bell Tolls live in the...
Hello, I started playing bass 6-8 months ago. I've taught myself mainly with books (and the occasional dvd) borrowed from my local public library...
When playing bass I usually play 3 2 1 (3 being my ring finger), but I often play triplets or gallops by accident when playing fast (specifically...
Hello all. I wanted to ask a quick question regarding general theory. I was watching this video: [MEDIA] And I just love what Remco is able to...
Hi all! I'm a high school jazz bassist and my band director suggested that I invest in some classical technique books to practice and solidify my...
So I was having a discussion with someone, and in short, it causes me to wonder if on-thigh or classical posture is more popular, and if there's...
Hey talkbass, I borrowed a concept known as Cantus Firmus from an 18th century classical counterpoint manual known as the Gradus ad Parnassum and...
Hi all, was wondering if it is genuinely more difficult to play faster (whilst maintaining proper technique and good sound etc) when compared to...
I think I came up with a cool slap bass technique... but I'm not really sure if its a thing. You kinda hit all the strings with your thumb in one...
[MEDIA] at 0:06 seconds he slides from one fret to another, i hear it a lot in live performances especially not so much in recordings what is...
Hi all, So I've been playing bass for 1 year, and I realize that my technique is not effective or interesting. I know the Basics, the scales and...
Hi gang, I don't think I've started a decent thought-provoking thread in a while, and this came to me this morning: What are some of the things...
I play 7 and 8 string guitar and I use my index and thumb for my right hand and adapted that style when I started playing bass. What are my...
Hi, I wonder if you could recommend a good bass tutor in SF Bay Area. I used to play in a rock group long ago, and recently re-discovered my...
So I've been playing for around 7 years, and I do believe my technique is good, but I just recently stumbled upon "right hand muting" (floating...
Hey guys, Basically, I really need to step up my game playing the bass. I feel like I'm getting a bit too comfortable so I was wondering if...
I've been thinking about the saying: "the tone is in your hands." I, for the most part, agree. Some people seem to think that your sound is...
I've been playing for about 7 years now. I was around 11 at the time and I just started teaching myself. I know I have a good ear and I can tell...
I've finally started a practice regimen that I hope to be able to stick with daily, and my teacher has recommended that I break it up into three...
I've been asking around for some advice and guidance on mastering three finger picking techniques but so far my enquiries have been shut down by...
Hi, I'm new to the forum but I've been playing bass for about 9 months now with classical and fingerstyle guitar background. What I'm not sure...
Here's an interview that I did with Jazz Showcase regular and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign jazz bass professor Larry Gray. Larry is...
Check out this interview with San Francisco Symphony principal bass and University of Michigan bass professor Scott Pingel as he talks technique,...
i know in the beginning he played up on the neck real heavy handed but now he plays near the pickups and it looks like he is still heavy handed...
Really, really sweet, that's what! This hendrix guy is friggin nuts! I've never seen anybody play like this, but DANG that sound! Holy cripes! And...
Hi everyone--I put together this list of interview guests from the Contrabass Conversations podcast from 2007 - present. Most of these cover...
I know there are threads on this already but I thought it would be nice to have one thread where people can rate different books or videos....
A few weeks ago I was told that my live performing has come to an end due to an accident I had a few years ago. I'm still able play but I don't...
Hello everyone, I have a question : I am currently studying the song "Scoop" by Marcus Miller, and I'm having a hard time with the intro, where...
Hey everyone. I'm kind of a newbie here. I have a very limited knowledge about bass guitars. But I've always been intrigued by all the various...
Well about 9 months ago I decided to switch the way I slap the bass for 15 years, I have abandoned the thumb aiming down (Flee, Trujillo) style...
Hi guys new to the site and really need some advice on how to rectify a pinky that raises too far of the finger board when fretting notes with my...
My dearest bassoires, Being self-taught I've only recently realized I've been playing 'wrong' and favoring comfort over proper technique for my...
Hello fellow pick-using bassists! Recently I started listening to Meshuggah more closely and found myself buying almost their entire discography....
