Pick.. rest arm or float???

[XigXag]

hmmm. Thanks for the explanation.
I think maybe I disagree. But, so what. No one is teaching the XigXag method of doing Anything, so...
Its hard for me to put all my thoughts into a short post. This just seems to make assumptions about the rest of my posture, and the way Im holding myself and my instrument. If I change any of the geometry of that, I effect the rest of it.
And I dont think you can discount differences in anatomy from person to person. Yes an x-ray looks like any other, but(as an example) there are many pro golfers whose grip would send other pro golfers into hysteric fits of "That is wrong, you're going to hurt yourself".

Oh well, If I knew as much as I thought, I wouldn't be posting from work.


edit for- yeah, guitar players make me chuckle with thier dainty little calluses. My what a thick E string you've got there, its almost as thick as my G. :-\

 

[DrSmaggs]

I sometimes rest my picking hand pinky on the bridge. I sometimes float and don't anchor at all.

 

[gai113]

Where do I get this foam to put under my bridge?what exactly is it?

 

[LuckyBassPlayer]

"graduated?" yeah, ok, dude. poor carol kaye and steve swallow...still stuck in dullardsville with their picks.

+1 Pick is no less good, nor is it better, it is just different.

And while I pick, my forearm just slightly rests on the side of the bass, it is actually really comfortable.

 

[P. Bass]

Where do I get this foam to put under my bridge?what exactly is it?

Foam RUBBER Does indeed differ from regular "sponge". It's denser & almost always black in colour (it usually comes about 1" thick ). I get mine at a "surplus" store, in "seat cushion" size. Check sporting goods stores etc.
I use 2 widths of mute strip for variation in note decay.(1" & 1/2"). Cut the thickness usually just to the TOP of the E string) This is all that's needed & makes it easy to squeeze in & take out. Keep it back against the bridge.
If you can't find this stuff just use sponge but a bigger pc. will be req'd .

PS: Fender used to glue foam rubber to the inside of their bridge covers to mute the strings ahead of the saddles. Not sure when that stopped.

 

[JimmyM]

they started phasing out the chrome stuff in 79.

 

[Klopp18]

well my guitarist said to never move your elbow. only move your wrist

 

[P. Bass]

well my guitarist said to never move your elbow. only move your wrist

Since you didn't quote me I'm not sure if you're commenting on what I said BUT: I'm not saying your elbow should have movement. Just swing it out parallel to the front of the bass & make a conscious effort to keep that shoulder DOWN. You'll be amazed at the freedom it provides for your pick/finger play. Just give it a chance to "sit in" on occasion. It may grow on you.

 

[barbarbass]

Float. Don't bend your wrist -- you risk carpal tunnel.