In 8 words or less...

[BOOG]

Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.

It’s a journey. Not a race.

Open your ears when you play with others.

 

[ryan pate]

“Don’t play for two weeks....then quit altogether.”

 

[bassliner50]

Live in the pocket.

 

[ifrisbee]

Don’t quit your day job

 

[DirtDog]

Play with confidence. Own the note.

 

[wysiwyg248]

Practice / listen to the circles of 5ths & 4ths

 

[flyingfinbar]

Write for the song, not for you.

 

[Thumpin6string]

"Give up, you suck."

I don't follow advise, but I do suck.

 

[EdwardofHuncote]

It was more than 8 words, and quite a few of them we aren't allowed to post here... soooo...

 

[Pings Bass]

1. Practice
2. Practice
3. Practice
4. Practice
5. Practice
6. Practice
7. Practice
8. Practice

This assumes you already know what to practice.

 

[tpaul]

"Remember, most of these guys were hopped up on speed most of the time."

OK, I was playing guitar in a rockabilly band at the time, so in that context, it was helpful advice. Bass players should mostly do the opposite.

 

[Spectre Gunner]

Hold on loosely, but don't let go.

”If you cling too tightly you might lose control”

 

[Danny O Danny]

Light touch: let the amp do the work.

 

[Robscott]

Keep thumb behind neck.

How can you reach your bass if your thumb is behind your neck?

 

[BarqsBitMe]

What's the best technique advice you've ever been given in 8 words or less?

For me, it was "calm the heck* down"

*not actually "heck"

Shorter, more frequent practice is best.

 

[57pbass]

Learn the scales…. Thank you Gordon Edwards

Greatest advice ever aside from my musician father telling me

“It’s great that you enjoy playing bass but you really need to have a steady income stream to sustain a good lifestyle..
so get a real job.

 

[Lownote38]

One word, "Relax!".

 

[shawshank72]

Play to fit the music, not your ego.

 

[moreblues]

use the floating thumb technique

 

[FrenchBassQC]

Be there on one.

Be there on time!