Is it ok to be hitting a string with my joint?

[Buhgingi]

And I mean like if I have to go from 11 fret D to 11th fret G I just bring my finger down and hold the string with the boney part of my finger. Picture for reference

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[Stumbo]

No, CBD would be better.

As long as it doesn't hurt or anything.​

Whatever works, works. It's all good.
"As long as it sounds good, it is good." Count Basie

 

[Element Zero]

May not be “proper” technique to some people... I say rock on!!!

 

[Mushroo]

What you are describing is called a "bar" or "barre" and it is a fundamental technique on guitar-family instruments. You have my blessing to use the popular bar technique on your bass guitar.

 

[JRA]

most of the time the "whatever works" POV is correct. this would be one of those times. good luck with your playing!

 

[CosmicRay]

Just make sure it's not lit.


Oh---finger joint.....,if it works for you, why not?

 

[geesharp]

I do that too...
IMO, whatever works for you...

 

[BassChuck]

Why not? In my mind the only thing that makes a technique unusable (aside from sounding bad) is being unable to make the next move on time.

 

[sean_on_bass]

It's something you can do from time to time. Technically you are collapsing the joint which some folks would call a no no, but i think it's fine to use as needed to make a tricky passage a little easier. I do it sometimes on the double bass as well but only when i can't get to the note another way.