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Welcome to the Forum! The point of this page is to allow bassists everywhere, at any level, to ask questions and express opinions about bass technique. I will endeavour to respond to messages as quickly as possible, but I want this to be considered an open forum; everyone has a valid point of view. Through writing and promoting Essential Bass Technique, I've discovered that there are many active issues related to bass technique, and I'd like this site to provide a way for discussion of these issues to take place. We can all learn from this! Please keep the discussions on track, make your subject headings specific and concise, visit often and spread the word! Thanks for visiting and please make yourself known. Cheers, Peter Murray
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| deano Thu, Nov 10 2005 | 6-string basses 10 Responses (last posting: Sun, Sep 2 2007) I have a stupid problem but as I can't get over it myself I ask for help. I currently play a 5-string bass and am thinking about moving to a 6-string. my first question is... |
| Miranda Sun, Jun 3 2007 | metal bass 4 Responses (last posting: Sun, Sep 2 2007) I've been playing bass for about 2 years now, but i've mostly played jazz. I'm joining a metal band soon though, and i wondered if anyone could tell me what to play. just roots,... |
| danny Sun, Aug 12 2007 | alternative tunings 2 Responses (last posting: Sun, Sep 2 2007) does anyone know if A,E,B,D is a tuning and can anyone suggest any cool drop tunings |
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| Tobias Baars Mon, May 7 2007 | Musicman Stingray 11 Responses (last posting: Sat, Aug 25 2007) I dont know how all you feel but Stingrays seem to be great instruments. |
| rhonda Mon, Aug 20 2007 | pain in left wrist , and arm No Responses I started taking lessons and also got a new bass, I have been playing for almost two years and never had any pain before even after extended periods of play, I have very small... |
| Hey, plz help Sat, May 26 2007 | Carpel Tunnel 2 Responses (last posting: Mon, Aug 20 2007) i have carpel tunnel and i was think if theres any techniques thats i can use to get rid of it or what else can i do to avoid it when i am playing? |
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| barrettmzd Tue, Apr 17 2007 | Getting rid of scraping sound when picking? 2 Responses (last posting: Mon, Aug 13 2007) I've been playing bass for about a year and a half now, and I rather recently just started using a pick. I notice that when I play (especially faster songs), it sounds like I'm... |
| Mark Wed, May 30 2007 | Solo bass 2 Responses (last posting: Sun, Aug 12 2007) I've found myself in a situation where I'm playing bass alone now. No band, no guitar buddies to jam with. What does an aspiring bassist do? Just work on technique? Improvise?... |
| chris Mon, Jun 25 2007 | beginner slapping 4 Responses (last posting: Fri, Aug 10 2007) ive been playing bass for a couple of years but never tried any slap pop style playing. Does anyone know any songs with really simple slap and pop style playing to get me started?... |
| Bass-Dude Sat, Jun 9 2007 | Gibson Thunderbird IV 4 Responses (last posting: Thu, Aug 9 2007) Anyone here know what the difference is between teh Gibson Thunderbird IV and the Epiphone Thunderbird IV? Quality? Is the Gibson Worth $1500 more? |
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| Lamar Thu, Jul 26 2007 | Advanced Books 1 Response (last posting: Sat, Aug 4 2007) Can anyone tell me some advanced Bass playing books? I've been looking through and I've only found beginner bass players but I'm not a beginner, I'm probably around Intermediate... |
| Dave Wed, Jul 25 2007 | Reverse Finger Technique 1 Response (last posting: Sat, Aug 4 2007) I am interested in any tips for including the back stroke of the finger tip in the right hand; i.e. we pluck the strings when we pull the string upward, toward our palm, but I... |
| Terry Tue, Jul 31 2007 | Finger Picking No Responses I am looking for any suggestions on good picking exercises. Amy suggestions? ... |
| Colin Wed, Sep 20 2006 | My slap sounds thin!! 5 Responses (last posting: Wed, Jul 18 2007) I was just wondering if anybody else has a problem when they start to slap it sounds thinner and quieter than normal plucking? When I play I regularly alternate between the two... |
| Paul Haustead Thu, Jun 21 2007 | Clicking 1 Response (last posting: Thu, Jul 12 2007) Hi Guys, I wonder if anyone can help. When i play live I can get a decent sound from my amp, however when my amp is Di-ed up to the Pa system, i can't get the required sound i... |
| Thrash-Bass Tue, Jun 12 2007 | String tunings/fingering techniques 2 Responses (last posting: Thu, Jul 12 2007) Anyone else use different tunings? If so, what are they and why do you use them? Personally, I drop my E to C, my A to G, keep D the same, and tune G up to A (I'm pretty sure... |
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| Red Thu, Mar 16 2006 | Cliff Burton Technique? 5 Responses (last posting: Sat, Jun 23 2007) Does anyone know any techniques Cliff Burton used? Or did he not use any? Thanks - Red. |
| Alan Thu, Apr 21 2005 | Marcus Millers Sig Bass 2 Responses (last posting: Fri, Jun 22 2007) Hey, I just saw a video of marcus miller playing his main four string, and I noticed a metal bridge over the pickup closest to the neck, about where his wrist was when he was slapping.... |
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| Mjordan Tue, Feb 13 2007 | Three-Finger Technique on Bass 7 Responses (last posting: Wed, Jun 20 2007) I have been playing with three fingers since I started bass. But this technique is very hard to master. Here is a problem I have. I use my index finger, middle finger, and ring... |
| Mrwien Fri, Jun 15 2007 | First Bass Amp No Responses Hey, I am a quite inexperienced player atm, have played guitar for 2 years but never really got the hang of it. I've started playing bass about 3/4 a year ago, because we needed... |
| A.D. Tue, Oct 25 2005 | left hand thumb 6 Responses (last posting: Tue, Jun 12 2007) Hi, I have read the book and my playing has improved very much. There is only one thing that is bothering me, when I move my left hand around the neck I can`t seem to get my... |
| Dmanlamius Thu, Mar 22 2007 | A few free tutorials 1 Response (last posting: Wed, Jun 6 2007) Hey guys, my site has a few free tutorials on it. Basic finger walking stuff, as well as some slap and pop lessons etc. They seem to be doing really well on you-tube, so I hope... |
| hey there Thu, Mar 15 2007 | about how long should it take to do things 5 Responses (last posting: Sat, Jun 2 2007) i was just wondering how long it took people to reach landmarks in their bass playing like being able to play certain things by a certain time i just want to know if im going... |
| danny Thu, May 31 2007 | jazz bass problems 1 Response (last posting: Sat, Jun 2 2007) does anyoe else have any problems with a fender mexican jazz bass. when i slap the E it sounds lk its hitting the pickup or somthing like that im only 14 and not that expreiencd... |
| danny Fri, Jun 1 2007 | cool techniques No Responses does anyone know any cool techniques other than slap n hammer ons n stuff i want to get my bass playing more technical and does anyone recommend a envelope filter ?... |
| Lamar Sat, May 12 2007 | Slap 2 Responses (last posting: Fri, May 25 2007) I've been trying to slap bass, I hit the strings with me thumb, and I'm not sure if it sounds like I'm slapping, cause I kinda doesn't sound like it too much, can someone help... |
| ARNIE Thu, May 24 2007 | ANY ADVICE ON BASS TAPPING? No Responses I met a guy who taught himself how to bass tap (like on a guitar), he taught me one technique and i can sort of do it. does any one have any advice? or other methods?... |
| Dan Fri, Apr 30 2004 | Begginer, looking to learn some cool stuff 7 Responses (last posting: Wed, May 16 2007) I'm a begginer. I can play stuff, but pretty slowly, and pretty poorly. Anyone have any special ways to practice that will really help you improve? Or any cool techniques that... |
| ice Wed, Apr 25 2007 | rake or alternate when descending? 1 Response (last posting: Thu, May 10 2007) I've checked out a lot of books and vids on this topic, players such as dave la rue and mark egan and books like funk fusion bass by jon liebman stress the importance of alternating... |
| Michael Sun, Jul 30 2006 | Jazz bass 4 Responses (last posting: Mon, May 7 2007) Hey everyone iam currently a vocalist for a band however i have recently got bavk into my bass guitar and iam intersted in jazz bass techniques, so if anyone ahs any advice or... |
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| zachatack Mon, Apr 30 2007 | Jammin with a Punk Band 1 Response (last posting: Tue, May 1 2007) Ive been playin bass for about two years now. I've been jammin with my band lately. We mainly play punk rock stuff. When we're jammin, my guitarist is pretty unpredictable, but... |
| Lawrence Fri, Sep 16 2005 | ok i am a beginner on the bass 7 Responses (last posting: Wed, Apr 25 2007) i just started bass what are the string names?(from thickest to smallest please) |
| Griffster Sat, Apr 15 2006 | Size of Hands? 8 Responses (last posting: Tue, Apr 24 2007) Hi there everyone, I play a 6-string bass and was wondering about your opinions regarding the size of one hands. Do you think it matters or affects your playing ability? I... |
| Richard Thu, Mar 22 2007 | Keeping the thumb on the Pickup 3 Responses (last posting: Tue, Apr 24 2007) I've been playing bass for a couple of months now and when I play I always keep my thumb on the pickup no matter what string I am playing on. Is it completely wrong to do that.... |
| StooeyC Tue, Apr 24 2007 | Slap Bass Sound / Pedal Settings 1 Response (last posting: Tue, Apr 24 2007) I've been into slap bass for years now, but never been into the technical side of amps. I have a Watson 50watt piece of crap, got a huge guitar stack too, but i've never known... |
| Stephanie Thu, Apr 12 2007 | What should I be learning through bass lessons? 1 Response (last posting: Thu, Apr 19 2007) I've been taking bass lessons on and off for about a year with the same bass teacher. I like him as a person a lot but don't know if I'm getting the best tricks and tips from him.... |
| Andrew Sun, Dec 8 2002 | Finger Technique 8 Responses (last posting: Thu, Apr 19 2007) I have tried playing with my two fingers moving exactly perpendicular to the strings but am having problems. The problem stems from the middle finger being about 1cm longer than... |
| Kurly K Tue, Jul 26 2005 | Upright bass 4 Responses (last posting: Fri, Apr 6 2007) Does anyone have suggestions for choosing an upright bass? Type of wood, age, model? |
| Pedro Sun, Apr 1 2007 | Need help No Responses Ive been playen bass for awhile now and theres one thing i cant figure out and it is how guys get a high pitch buzz to add a little somen to a song or solo i heard that it was... |
| spaivxx Sun, Mar 25 2007 | new bass player No Responses I am a guitarist who lives in a city with a definite lack of bass players. I well known in my area as a sort of shredder on the guitar, but today it seems everyone is a Steve Vai... |
| Stumpy Sun, Sep 12 2004 | Complete Beginner! 3 Responses (last posting: Thu, Mar 15 2007) Hello - I'm from Scotland and have recently been roped into helping a friend out with his band, playing bass. The songs we are trying to practice on are pretty simple, Motorhead... |
| Neil Sun, Aug 6 2006 | Billy Sheehan technique. 1 Response (last posting: Thu, Mar 15 2007) Found a video of Mr. Big playing Addicted to that Rush, and every since I've been trying to figure out how Billy does that. I'm not a hundred percent sure what the technique is... |
| Jesse Sat, Jan 6 2007 | Adrian Lambert's Technique 2 Responses (last posting: Thu, Mar 15 2007) I've herad it was a three-finger pluck style, but I have a hard time beleiving that because it sounds lik two repetitive fingers. Can anyone help me? If its a three finger, how... |
| dbeaver Mon, Sep 25 2006 | behringer buzz 1 Response (last posting: Thu, Mar 15 2007) I recently purchased a bx4410 with a bb115, got it home pluged it in and got noise (buzzing). there is a ground loop problem I think behringer missed.I isolated the foot switch... |
| Al Mon, Nov 7 2005 | technique 6 Responses (last posting: Thu, Mar 15 2007) I can't help placing my thumb on the edge of the fret board while i'm finger picking my bass.. I'm trying to not do that because I see everyone else just slacking there hand playing... |
| pete Wed, Nov 1 2006 | bass tuning 6 Responses (last posting: Thu, Mar 15 2007) how do you tune your bass and why, i am sick of the standard e a d g or b e a d help me my bass brothers. |
| dean Wed, Oct 19 2005 | victor wooten technique?? 3 Responses (last posting: Thu, Mar 15 2007) ive been playing bass, watching the videos and doing the lessons but i still don't know how on earth he does what he is doing any hints or tips??? |
| Deni Watts Tue, Jun 27 2006 | finger speed 11 Responses (last posting: Thu, Mar 15 2007) I have been playing bass for over a year now and I havnt gotten any faster, I have been trying to play some stuff that isnt that fast but everytime I try to speed up my hand starts... |
| bassist Sun, Oct 30 2005 | pick or fingers 13 Responses (last posting: Thu, Mar 15 2007) hi i was just wondering what you guys reckon is better using a pick or fingers i can play pretty fast with my fingers but its hard but with a pick i find it much more easy ... |
| Upula C. Sat, Mar 31 2001 | Should I continue playing
Bass?? 47 Responses (last posting: Thu, Mar 15 2007) Victor Wooten is a power house of techniques. He is really amazing. I wonder.....whats the point, I am 34 years old and never be able to play anything closer to that. I mean,... |
| ash Mon, Mar 12 2007 | amp settings for slap bass No Responses hey does any one know any good slap bass settings? cheers ash... |
| Waste of Paint Mon, Feb 12 2007 | a three part question 1 Response (last posting: Sun, Feb 18 2007) 1.) how can i get a nice low action on my Peavy Milestone BXP (modeled after a fender jazz bass) without getting fret buzz 2.) what are some techniques i can use to play betteer... |
| Mark Sat, Jan 6 2007 | Short scale bass 2 Responses (last posting: Fri, Feb 16 2007) I am in a small praise band at my church and want to take up the bass. I've been playing the bass part on a keyboard. I had some classical guitar experience many years ago so... |
| Edwin Sun, Dec 10 2006 | Sore left hand thumb 6 Responses (last posting: Fri, Feb 2 2007) The other day I made a change in practicing right hand speed. In stead of muting all strings (by covering all strings with the left hand) and just plucking the strings with the... |
| Zack Lawrence Mon, Jan 29 2007 | Slap 2 Responses (last posting: Fri, Feb 2 2007) Hey, I have played bass for about two and a half years. I have pretty much made my own style for slapping, but I wanted to know how professionals do it. Can anyone give some advice?... |
| Mark Fri, Jan 19 2007 | playing position 3 Responses (last posting: Thu, Feb 1 2007) I just got my first bass, a Yamaha RBX1l70. My question is does it matter if I rest my thumb on the j pickup or on the low end of the neck? I was told once that playing as close... |
| toast Sat, Sep 9 2006 | pinch harmonics 7 Responses (last posting: Thu, Feb 1 2007) anybody got a decent technique for playing pinch harmonics or artificial harmonics while fingerpicking? i have been doing this for years but it remains incinsistent to a degree,... |
| Ieendude Fri, Apr 21 2006 | Is my Bass a POS? 5 Responses (last posting: Mon, Jan 15 2007) Ive been playing for three months now on a bass my parents bought me at a pawn shop. "The slammer hammer" ive played other basses and the strings are much eaiser to press and get... |
| peter Wed, Jan 10 2007 | Nylons No Responses My new fretless has nylon strings how does that make you fell?... |
| Gerald Wed, Jan 18 2006 | Mwah of sorts 3 Responses (last posting: Mon, Jan 8 2007) Saw Vic playing with the Mike Sterns Quartet recently, and during his solo he did this really intense mwah thing, looked like at the 3rd fret. And it's possible he was bending... |
| Fender Tue, Nov 29 2005 | Scale Patterns 5 Responses (last posting: Mon, Jan 8 2007) Hey, i have been playing bass for about 2 years now. My problem is, i still dont know my scales. I figure out a peice completely by ear, then i remember what frets they are on.... |
| jude Fri, Oct 13 2006 | how to slap[ 3 Responses (last posting: Mon, Jan 8 2007) while slapping which finger should i use index or the middle finger |
| BestBassistInABQ Tue, Dec 5 2006 | Thumb Rests. 2 Responses (last posting: Mon, Jan 8 2007) Hello, I am on a quest for thumb rests for my jazz bass. I am looking for a thin thumb rest to place in-between the pick ups, exactly like Tim Commerford of Audioslave. Does anyone... |
| Jamie Tue, Sep 27 2005 | string names 6 Responses (last posting: Sat, Jan 6 2007) Sorry for blank message. I play a 4-string but am curious about moving to 5-string. How is a 5-string tuned? (Thick-Small please) |
| LowB Tue, Sep 26 2006 | cirrus5 2 Responses (last posting: Wed, Jan 3 2007) I just bought a pravey cirrus 5 used and would like some comments on this instrument be they praise or problems........thanks |