Members Super Bass Posted October 13, 2009 Members Share Posted October 13, 2009 I just got it yesterday. Excellent book! If you haven't gotten it yet, get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted October 14, 2009 Members Share Posted October 14, 2009 agreed:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted October 14, 2009 Members Share Posted October 14, 2009 Yep, that's the one book I recommend without hesitation to any bassist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BottomHeavyKate Posted October 14, 2009 Members Share Posted October 14, 2009 +100000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dDigitalPimp Posted October 14, 2009 Members Share Posted October 14, 2009 pretty cheap on amazon. gonna order it tonight when i get home. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FloydianAnimal Posted October 14, 2009 Members Share Posted October 14, 2009 Yep, it's a good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dDigitalPimp Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 for those that have the book, the preface talks about using all four fingers on your plucking hand. do all of you do this? i am not really interested in developing a 4 finger plucking style. another question, i noticed i rarely play with my palm touching the back of the neck. i almost always use the pad of my thumb to support my fretting fingers. is this normal or not? the reason i ask is because i seem to get tired after a few minutes of playing these excercises and i understand this is the point of the book but i was just curious what everyone's take is on this. im not a n00b to the bass either, when my band plays out we normally play 3 sets with around 60-70 songs and i dont get tired the way i do constantly playing through these excercises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 I stick to using 2 or 3 fingers for the exercises, honestly. I rest my thumb as well. But I also get sore quickly and have carpal tunnel and am being a big dumbass about it, so maybe I should start practicing the proper way. How are you liking the book so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 While the book is awesome........how does one practically apply that sort of practice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dDigitalPimp Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 While the book is awesome........how does one practically apply that sort of practice? it gets you stronger and faster. i noticed after only 20 mins of playing thru the same patterns that i was able to start moving pretty fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 So it really is like fitness......pointless, until you're being chased by a rabid dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 So it really is like fitness......pointless, until you're being chased by a rabid dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted October 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 for those that have the book, the preface talks about using all four fingers on your plucking hand. do all of you do this? i am not really interested in developing a 4 finger plucking style. another question, i noticed i rarely play with my palm touching the back of the neck. i almost always use the pad of my thumb to support my fretting fingers. is this normal or not? the reason i ask is because i seem to get tired after a few minutes of playing these excercises and i understand this is the point of the book but i was just curious what everyone's take is on this. im not a n00b to the bass either, when my band plays out we normally play 3 sets with around 60-70 songs and i dont get tired the way i do constantly playing through these excercises. I'm not really bothering with using all 4 on my plucking hand. I'm fine with what I do now... usually use 2 mostly sometimes a 3rd and my pinky finger for raking or right hand muting. Joshua, it does exactly what it says on the tin. I've only been doing it for a week or so (not every day though) and it's helped immensely. It's less of a crap shoot now in terms of finger placement. They used to go wherever the hell they wanted... now they go where I want them to. Currently learning Portrait of Tracy by Jaco Pastorius so this is a big help! Even still I don't know how the fcuk I'm gonna do that 6 fret stretch in the first position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bluescout Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 I bought the book a while back but it doesn't seem to have helped. I think I'll try reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted October 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 I bought the book a while back but it doesn't seem to have helped. I think I'll try reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 I bought the book a while back but it doesn't seem to have helped. I think I'll try reading it. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rpsands Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 I've been working it for a while but I still get pretty tired - I can usually run through like 4-5 exercises before needing to stop. I did get exercise 1 up to 180bpm and exercise 2 up to 138bpm though, that's pretty sweet The finger in one place exercises are brutalizing me though, on the 5-string. I simply cannot keep my finger down on the B string while fretting the G string with my other fingers, doesn't work - until I get past the 7th fret or so. I actually had to slow them down to 40bpm to get started:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tolka Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 I simply cannot keep my finger down on the B string while fretting the G string with my other fingers Sounds like a recipe for injury, even if you could.. Besides, when/why would you need to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tolka Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 I don't know how the fcuk I'm gonna do that 6 fret stretch in the first position. .... with a lot of care and caution I'd advise. You dont want to do any physical damage trying to emulate someone who was to all intents and purposes, a genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted October 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 .... with a lot of care and caution I'd advise. You dont want to do any physical damage trying to emulate someone who was to all intents and purposes, a genius. Yes I realise this. Gotta work towards it rather than jump at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rowka Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 .... with a lot of care and caution I'd advise. You dont want to do any physical damage trying to emulate someone who was to all intents and purposes, a genius. I don't know. I'm pretty sure I could play circles around Stephen Hawking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jdubsbass Posted April 27, 2013 Members Share Posted April 27, 2013 hey man do you still have this book? I am missing page 7,8. need it cuase im starting the book over. this is an awesome book. drop me an e-mail if you still have it thank you John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chunky-b Posted April 29, 2013 Members Share Posted April 29, 2013 Welcome to HCBF! Just wanted to let you know that you replied to a thread from 2009. There is is very little chance you will get a meaningful reply... Well, I guess my reply is meaningful, just not what you are looking for... Anyway, welcome to HCBF. Sit down and stay awhile and tell us about your basses.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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