My tiny sausage fingers used to struggle with 1FPF. Still, generally, I play what feels comfortable for the mood I'm in. If I'm stretching from my pointer finger to my pinky with every change, I won't last too long. I try to use techniques that are the most comfortable.
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1FPF: shift or not?
- Thread starter JamesInn
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I'll say it again - check out some top-class cellists and see how much they (don't) keep their hands locked in an open stance...
Scott Devine ("Scott's Bass Lessons") has a video about OFPF that I think nails it: His take-home message is basically "use it when you need to, but not when you don't."
I don't care who is giving the advice, if 1FPF entails stretching to reach the notes, it's the wrong technique and you're being given bad advice.
Change to 1,2,4 and move your hand position instead of stretching.
Change to 1,2,4 and move your hand position instead of stretching.
