How to play the same fret on a different string?

[majamojablast]

I'm pretty new to bass and trying to learn Enter Sandman by Metallica and there's a part where you need to play the 4th note on the D string then play the same fret on the G string and it feels very awkward to do, especially doing it fast. How do I play this?

 

[ProbablyTooLoud]

I'd use my second (middle) finger on that C# on the A string and my third (ring) for that B on the G string.

 

[majamojablast]

I'd use my second (middle) finger on that C# on the A string and my third (ring) for that B on the G string.

Sorry I had my strings mixed up. I meant the D and G string and have updated my post. Would you still use your second and third finger?

 

[ProbablyTooLoud]

Sorry I had my strings mixed up. I meant the D and G string and have updated my post. Would you still use your second and third finger?

Yup, or bar with my index finger.

 

[ProbablyTooLoud]

It also depends on what note is next.

 

[majamojablast]

Here is the part of the song (taken from Ultimate Guitar)

 

[ProbablyTooLoud]

I'd use fingers 1,3,4 for that. Pointer, ring, pinky.

 

[BismarckHerring]

I’d fret those notes with my ring finger and pinky.

Like this guy:

 

[SteveCS]

As with all fingering challenges it will depend on what preceeds and what follows. But your options are barre or adjacent fingers:

 

[majamojablast]

Thanks for all the answers, especially thanks for taking the time to take pictures

 

[Grinderman]

First thing.

 

[srosenthal13]

I'm pretty new to bass and trying to learn Enter Sandman by Metallica and there's a part where you need to play the 4th note on the D string then play the same fret on the G string and it feels very awkward to do, especially doing it fast. How do I play this?

Thank you for asking this question.

As a fellow n00b, sometimes I just don't know what to ask and this was great. The answers are liberating. I just figured out in two seconds how to improve my playing on a straight 16ths part where I've been trying to get a clean move from G to C at the 3rd fret by finger-rolling.

Instead, I'll be using middle and ring to get the timing dead on. The more you know.....

 

[majamojablast]

First thing.

Is this related to what I'm asking or is this general beginner advice?
(Thank you for the advice regardless)

 

[Grinderman]

Is this related to what I'm asking or is this general beginner advice?
(Thank you for the advice regardless)

Both.

 

[salmon256]

Is this related to what I'm asking or is this general beginner advice?
(Thank you for the advice regardless)

That person who sent the video I think misunderstood the post, but they make a good point. Play and enjoy what you are doing but I do agree down the line to look into Talkingbass with Mark starter theory lessons, starter counting rhythms or something like a Hal Leonard theory book or lessons. Even with tabs I recommend you learn some basic counting of notes and time signature even with tabs, Songster and Ultimate guitar "pro" section has the rhythm with it, you can bypass pro kind of there's a non-paid section but you can't play the song live.

For this song however the second fret of E you can not play anywhere else fretted unless you have a five string or tune down. Sorry if I am confusing you, but it's a great and fun journey and IMO learning some theory can and will put you many years ahead of other bassist since you can jam or improv much easier, it can be simple things like a root name chug to a chord change.

Anyway good luck playing, have a great day!

 

[Grinderman]

That person who sent the video I think misunderstood the post, but they make a good point. Play and enjoy what you are doing but I do agree down the line to look into Talkingbass with Mark starter theory lessons, starter counting rhythms or something like a Hal Leonard theory book or lessons. Even with tabs I recommend you learn some basic counting of notes and time signature even with tabs, Songster and Ultimate guitar "pro" section has the rhythm with it, you can bypass pro kind of there's a non-paid section but you can't play the song live.

For this song however the second fret of E you can not play anywhere else fretted unless you have a five string or tune down. Sorry if I am confusing you, but it's a great and fun journey and IMO learning some theory can and will put you many years ahead of other bassist since you can jam or improv much easier, it can be simple things like a root name chug to a chord change.

Anyway good luck playing, have a great day!

It's fundamental. There's no need to force playing in positions on the neck too awkward or impractical for the player if said player knows the fretboard, and knowing the fretboard is essentially useful to communicate more clearly. e.g. F# on the D string, B on the G string.

 

[buldog5151bass]

When I have to play the same fret, one string down, I often just roll the knuckle, playing the first note with fingertip, and second note more with the flat of the finger.

 

[micahwc]

When I was learning I would use 1,3,4. Now I'd probably just bar it with my index finger.

 

[KellyC]

I'm pretty new to bass and trying to learn Enter Sandman by Metallica and there's a part where you need to play the 4th note on the D string then play the same fret on the G string and it feels very awkward to do, especially doing it fast. How do I play this?

A lot of us barre sequential notes on the same fret/next string a lot more often than we care to admit. It may not meet union standards, but it's effective if you learn to do it cleanly. And if you spell it "barre" instead of "bar," it makes it seem more academic and smart.

 

[themickster]

As with all fingering challenges it will depend on what preceeds and what follows. But your options are barre or adjacent fingers:
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I hadn't thought of playing a fretless to take away any worries about what frets to play