Any tips for a new player on hand stretching and hand strength exercises while not around the bass? Seen a ton of info on the web, wanted to know what more seasoned players do. 
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Working out the hands
- Thread starter Tabatchnick
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Never got into this. However, did a lot of scales, arpeggios, etc. using different patterns. 2 and 3 notes per string (nps) and 4nps. Pure 4nps will give you all the hand stretching and hand strength exercises you need -- IMO.
Never did anything away from my instrument. Slow at first and speed will take care of itself.
Never did anything away from my instrument. Slow at first and speed will take care of itself.
I never did anything when I was younger, but now I stretch alot before practice and gigs. It really helps me. Stuff like this:
I play. Hand strength is unimportant, other than a general good-health thing. Only playing will make you a better player. Hand squeezers and balls and stretching exercises do nothing for your playing. Play...that's what'll exercise your fingers properly for playing.Any tips for a new player on hand stretching and hand strength exercises while not around the bass? Seen a ton of info on the web, wanted to know what more seasoned players do.
