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Left Hand Stretch

Discussion in 'Technique [BG]' started by valoo, Sep 27, 2004.


  1. Sep 27, 2004 #1
    valoo

    valoo

    Sep 27, 2004
    My question is similar to Leonin's. I have trouble getting my left-hand fingers to stretch so that each finger tip is just above each fret when I play standing up. When I try to play octaves on the first 7 frets, playing both notes simultaniously, I often have to bend my wrist at intensive, straining angles. When I don't do this, I get buzzes and a muddy sound, especially when playing slap.

    Any suggestions on how I can solve this? Would the exercises posted in "Left Hand Questions" work for my situation or could it be my technique?
     
  5. Sep 28, 2004 #2
    Jace The Bass

    Jace The Bass

    Jul 26, 2004
    Wellington New Zealand
    Theres a good book for lefthand stretching
    Its called BASS FITNESS by J Du Pres I think theres another thread on this subject somewhere just doing a few exercises in this book everyday should help strengthen your lefthand as for your slanting of the wrist maybe make adjustments to your strap hope this helps

    :hyper:
     
  10. Sep 28, 2004 #3
    Joe P

    Joe P

    Jul 15, 2004
    Milwaukee, WI
    If I'm playing just octaves on the first five-or-so frets (well OK, probably seven frets) - as opposed to scales - I don't wear out my hand by going 'one-fret-per', like index-ring or middle-pinky. I go index-pinky.

    I suppose some here think that's a sin, though.

    Joe
     
  14. Sep 28, 2004 #4
    MichaelScott

    MichaelScott

    Jul 27, 2004
    Moorpark CA
    Bass Fitness

    +1

    buy it. play with it. love it.

    Don't forget the metronome.
     
  18. Sep 28, 2004 #5
    AngelCrusher

    AngelCrusher Supporting Member

    Sep 12, 2004
    Mesa Boogie, Tech 21, Taylor
    Also just play the chromatic scale up and down at the first fret.
     
  22. Sep 28, 2004 #6
    Joe P

    Joe P

    Jul 15, 2004
    Milwaukee, WI
    WITH the metronome.
     
  26. Sep 28, 2004 #7
    Figjam

    Figjam

    Aug 5, 2003
    Boston, MA
    I do it.
     
  31. Sep 28, 2004 #8
    valoo

    valoo

    Sep 27, 2004
    OK, cool. Thanks for the suggestions.
     
  35. Sep 30, 2004 #9
    Starrchild

    Starrchild

    Nov 10, 2000
    The Bay.
    Me 2. :)