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Discussion in 'Technique [BG]' started by Pbassred, Nov 16, 2005.

  1. Nov 16, 2005 #1
    Pbassred

    Pbassred

    Feb 21, 2004
    Hatfield, Herts, UK
    A question and an answer.
    Q/
    I've only been playing since 1978. so still a newbie ! I'm playing a 5 string active Yamaha and I want to use it all the time since I can't keep switching mid-set. Recently doing LOADS more funk/slap which means holding loads of octave streaches on that big neck. My whole right hand aches. I know this will pass with time, but any tips? My current Pains are "I'm every Woman", and "Ain't Nobody"

    A/ Unrelated. I talked to a dematolagist a while ago and mentioned that a lot of players have problems hardening up their fingertips. He wanted to prescibe some cream. I asked what was in it. "concentrated urea". That's right guys. If you want hards paws, Piss on 'em. Don't wash!
     
  2. Nov 17, 2005 #2
    Rich600

    Rich600 Guest

    Nov 22, 2004
    Scotland
    ONLY been playing since '78? that's no n00b! I remember back in my day (3 or 4 years ago) i dabbed superglue on the ends of my finger tips to create an artificial callous
     
  3. Nov 17, 2005 #3
    Pacman

    Pacman Layin' Down Time Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 1, 2000
    Omaha, Nebraska
    Endorsing Artist: Roscoe Guitars, DR Strings, Aguilar Amplification
    Sounds like you're playing with too much tensions. Relax your hands, practice the lines slowly, concentrating on releasing all unnecessary tension.