A collection of 'bad' bass techinques?

Ok well first of all, this is inevitable but picks are not bad technique so please do not start an argument over it.

as for bad technique i can only say using all of your fretting fingers except the pinky can be bad and using fingers is also very bad!!!!.........Im kidding...right?

 

Here's a starter: wearing the bass so low you have to lift it with your knee to reach the A string.

 

One thing if you are playing with a pick: make sure you're hitting the strings with your pick parallel and not at an angle. It makes a weird sound imo.

 

This is very debatable.

 

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neck at 30 degree angle

 

Ok I think the only problem with this thread is that a person could state an opinion that is viewed by some people as "ridiculous" or "idiotic". I think this thread is flammable.

 

don't hit too hard. You wear out bass headroom and your endurance.

 

Don't get very drunk or high . . .

 

about the pick at angle- if palm muted, it can sound good. if you touch the string before you pluck, it can sound good too. it gives you a whole range of tones with one pick.

 

Don't hook your thumb over the top of the neck - It'll restrict the movement of your fretting hand.

 

+1

 

There are many things beginner players try out in order to see whats most comfortable to them, but unfortunately these aren't always good techniques to use in the long run.

I think instead of asking what you shouldn't do, it would be better to concentrate on what to do. Use the internet, do the research, ask for opinions. There is enough information out there to last you for years.

IMHO, finger/hand/wrist dexterity is very important. Use all 4 fingers on your fretting hand, one per fret, and put the thumb in the back of the neck, not above it. As far as right hand goes, two fingers alternating works really well, and makes it easy to develop your overall technique in the long run.

 

Here's a collection to start you off:

 

Whatever comes from a "Expert Village" video is bad technique.

 

You mean like when they show that hammer-ons can only be played on open strings?

My contribution: sometimes, this funky note you're looking for is just a dead note.