lesson 1 basic form for playing bass guitar

How to hold a bass, setting your strap, how to position your hands, and other helpful tips

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[bmalle12513]

have you ever seen twiggy ramierez play bass. how do you think of how low he plays. is it healthy to play really low or should it be the way you described it in the video

[Fodera4]

@bmalle12513 He will pay for playing that way later in life. I can do what you want, just there are consicounses. If you hold the bass the way you should, you will look like a dork to most people. It's your call.

[Basstard22]

nice Schechter Stilleto Custom 5 string you have, i want that bass to.

anyway, a question about playing the bassguitar : should i hold my thumb as much as possible behind the position markers on the neck?

[Fodera4]

@Basstard22 moving your playing fingers into your fretted area will cause the strings to make loud bassy but short tones (like an upright) Some people hang up there through most their gig. You'll see bassist play closer to the bridge when fingering faster lines or chords to have a cleaner less bassy but sharper tone. It's all because of how the string responds from being plucked, more movement equals less highs/ less sustain.

[MNnice08]

This dude doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground! He should give lessons in cock sucking at liberal glory-hole parties....

[Fodera4]

@MNnice08 Let me guess, your in a band full of retired USAF SNCO's . have fun being retired. As much as it looks like I'm in left field, I actually have been tought by a very humble and smart player named adam nitti, and I feel like some of this stuff would help others more then just me.

[powarule]

this dude is really helpful and humble and very clear and respectful. great job man.

[CamaraMan5000]

Thanks Man ! U Helped Me out Alot!

[Vizillar2505]

I watched this video 2 years ago along with other in your beginner series. Now I'm in a very fun band. I dont care what other says but I started out with your videos and I just want to thank you.

THANK YOU, YOU'RE MY FIRST SENSEI

I carry my bass a little lower than that though

[XFinalGetsugaTenshoX]

thanx for helping me with my posture and form.



[mikeanto44]

very good job!

[mikeanto44]

cool!

[Zeph100]

@MNnice08 can you give me the link to your guitar lesson video please?

[arifrahmanilham]

hey dude thank's a lot for your tips!

[arifrahmanilham]

hey dude thank's a lot for your tips!

[Brutalmusicktv]

@MNnice08 i dont know my ass from my elbow this guy knows atleast a little bit