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Cheap Finger stength building!!

Discussion in 'Technique [BG]' started by Tomass, Dec 31, 2005.


  1. Dec 31, 2005 #1
    Tomass

    Tomass

    Nov 1, 2005
    My father told me that you can greatly improve finger strength with this cheap method, all it requires is a tennis ball. Don't worry about getting those stupid finger strength gadgets, all you do is press on the tennis ball and try make it compress. Do it for about 10-15 minutes a day while watching tv or something and your fingers will get stronger.
     
  5. Dec 31, 2005 #2
    JMX

    JMX Vorsprung durch Technik

    Sep 4, 2000
    Cologne, Germany
    This is not recommended.
    1. You can hurt your fingers
    2. The strength gained can slow your fingers down
    3. You don't need much strength anyway, it's more stamina and dexterity
    4. You get all this from actually practicing on your bass!
     
  10. Dec 31, 2005 #3
    JimmyM

    JimmyM

    Apr 11, 2005
    Apopka, FL
    Endorsing: Ampeg Amps, EMG Pickups
    Strength has nothing at all to do with playing bass. It's all about dexterity. However, unlike JMX, I don't think it will hurt your fingers at all to be stronger, so squeeze away.
     
  14. Dec 31, 2005 #4
    JMX

    JMX Vorsprung durch Technik

    Sep 4, 2000
    Cologne, Germany
    I didn't say it will, only that it can, given that some people tend to do too much too early in training.
     
  18. Dec 31, 2005 #5
    bassman20

    bassman20

    Dec 14, 2005
    Plymouth, Indiana
    Definitly practice, practice, practice. Your instrument is your is your best work out, but an artist/musician has to find their own way of getting the job done. Musics an art, not a science, the way you express that art is yours alone, I say whatever works for you.

    -Johnny-
     
  22. Dec 31, 2005 #6
    fleabee

    fleabee

    May 25, 2005
    Union County, New Jersey
    agreed..practice practice practice...put it down and pick the bass up hours later or even a day or two and you will be more proficient
     
  26. Dec 31, 2005 #7
    john turner

    john turner You don't want to do that. Trust me. Staff Member

    Mar 14, 2000
    atlanta ga
    i think if you spend those 15 minutes playing your bass instead of squeezing a ball you'll be better served. :)
     
  31. Dec 31, 2005 #8
    Baryonyx

    Baryonyx Banned

    Jul 11, 2005
    Marathon Man
    Stu Hamm mentions this on his second bass video, I only find it beneficial to my right hand in building pinkie strength for tapping.