can u judge if im bending my wrist to much? and could you take a photo of how you
place ur wrist in sitting position.
place ur wrist in sitting position.
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Wrist angle? wrong?
- Thread starter Hordehunterx
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The sad thing is too many people play like that and it is kind of accepted now ...
If I would do that, I would have very sharp pain and tendonitis after a week.
If I would do that, I would have very sharp pain and tendonitis after a week.
Ouch!
Can't post a pic but my plucking fingers are almost in a straight line with my forearm, and I wear the bass around waist level when standing.
I think your upper arm may be too close to your body? Try to raise it a bit so your whole arm is more in a C shape.
Can't post a pic but my plucking fingers are almost in a straight line with my forearm, and I wear the bass around waist level when standing.
I think your upper arm may be too close to your body? Try to raise it a bit so your whole arm is more in a C shape.
my wrist always kills after a show and i just recently figured out its because of my hand placement. It's a old habit that is gonna be hard to break
IMO yes, that is a severe wrist angle which in time, has the potential to cause injury.
The ideal situation is to wear the bass at a height where the playing position is the same whether sitting or standing. This would entail having the main body of the bass at about belt buckle height.
Cant provide a photo, but here are some clips on right hand technique, that are worth checking out.
The ideal situation is to wear the bass at a height where the playing position is the same whether sitting or standing. This would entail having the main body of the bass at about belt buckle height.
Cant provide a photo, but here are some clips on right hand technique, that are worth checking out.
Ok here is my position that I think won't cause me any trouble, well it haven't for the past 14 years.
Can't post a pic right now either, but I would say that your wrist angle is far too exaggerated...looks painful!
Truth.
My wrist angle is similar to the OP's on the rare occasions I play sitting down. 5-10 minutes tops before discomfort sets in. That's why I practice standing up so that my wrist is about as straight as a fairly straight thing.
You play a lot for a week or two, and you'll know if you're doing it right or wrong.
...wouldn't work for me for more than three days, but not everyone is the same on that one and you may just be ok.
i play 3-6 hour sessions everyday for the past 6 years, at one point i was having small problems but it went away... this is as exagerated as it gets as my fingers are on the E it straightens out as i go down, but i really cant get any straighter unless i lift my arm and i look like flea playing slap lol
get that wrist straight! unless you get lucky you will develop problems sooner or later. I had to quit my band a couple months ago due to wrist problems that I'm still working through (now with 2 doctors trying to figure it out. - it is more from typing than bass. but if the typing makes the wrists hurt I can't really play in pain. just no point).
good luck.
good luck.
So why not lift your arm ? I think you should do whatever is required to get your wrist straight, regardless of what it looks like.
BTW, resting the arm on the edge of the body of the bass, presents it's own problems. It restricts the tendons, and can also lead to physical problems.
Ok here is my position that I think won't cause me any trouble, well it haven't for the past 14 years.
The human wrist can tolerate a certain amount of flex. IMO your wrist is fine. The OP's wrist angle, however, will lead to problems as it is too severe to maintain for any length of time. I'd be more concerned about the blood flow to your hand. How is it?
I think he is referring to you resting your arm on the edge of the body of the bass, as I was referring to in post #12.
I agree. Not everyone is built the same. I have a pretty sharp angle (similar to the OP's) at my wrist when I play and I've experimented with various angles/positions. The thing is, I have long arms and for me to play with a straighter wrist would mean hunching my shoulder or wearing my bass much lower (which would mean a greater bend at my left wrist). Anyway, I've been playing for twenty five years and have yet to have any issues with my wrist. Listen to your body before you listen to anonymous folks on Talkbass.
P.S., something to keep in mind is that your wrist angle probably changes depending on what you are playing (which string) so your wrist may not be permanently locked in that position as you play.
I think he is referring to you resting your arm on the edge of the body of the bass, as I was referring to in post #12.
Ah maybe ! well since the edge are all rounded it doesn't put pressure again my arm. Normally I play in a classical guitar position.
Sorry, but I obviously didn't make myself very clear. I did make it sound like I was referring to the OP. Guess i'll have to read my posts a second time!
i have no problem currently, but i guess i shouldnt take that for granted, ill work on lifting my arm... as much as i hate it, for the greater good.
As was stated in one of the links I posted earlier, a lot of people get away with playing with a bent wrist. This does not mean that it is a good idea to do so.
Also, sometimes these problems take years to manifest themselves. So the fact that you are not experiencing any symptoms now, is all the more reason to change your technique.
