Mark - this bass lesson has proved so fundamental for me. I can't believe I haven't seen any of the other online bass tutors cover this home position despite every bassist seeming to use it. Kudos to you sir and thank you
I had seen videos where you talked about muting using the "home position" a number of times before, but don't think I ever quite got how I could really put it into practice until I tried playing the main riff on The Wanton Song. It wasn't working out for me at all until I took a look at this video. It relaxed my fretting hand technique 100%, really helped me mute much better and, once it started to become second nature, allowed me to concentrate on the fast finger picking with my driving hand. Thanks a million! You have no idea how useful this was for me. I feel so much more relaxed now and don't feel myself having to try so hard.
i have been showing people how to play comfortable for years and that is the icing on the cake minamal movement just comfort thanks for explaining it well all the best to you
That was like a key unlocking a door to me. Thank you. Brilliant advice there as I’ve been struggling with moving around the board doing octaves without it sounding terrible.
Thank you, thank you Mark! I completed your beginner's course, and currently halfway through Module 1 of Bassic Fundamentals and I was so struggling with keeping my fingers down. I searched other videos and found nothing that help. Then finally you posted what I needed today and I got it straight away. So yuuuge, thanks!. P.s. This lesson should be like L#5 instead of halfway through Module 2.
Hi Mark, I’m really struggling with this bass line for a song that is all octaves from F# to C# 4 times each x2 then E to B x4 each, Then D to A x4 and repeat, it’s played very quickly (was synth sequencer I think). With the F# octave, it’s extremely difficult for my hand to not move in a twist motion when playing quickly to hit both octaves, my Hands just don’t stretch to lay down those lower frets, even index to pinky on A or D octaves is uncomfortable, but less motion. I almost feel like I’m injuring myself by practicing it due to playing with so much motion. I hate to use my hands are too small/don’t stretch an octave excuse, but this time I really think it might be the case. Any advice?
Mark - this bass lesson has proved so fundamental for me. I can't believe I haven't seen any of the other online bass tutors cover this home position despite every bassist seeming to use it. Kudos to you sir and thank you
I had seen videos where you talked about muting using the "home position" a number of times before, but don't think I ever quite got how I could really put it into practice until I tried playing the main riff on The Wanton Song. It wasn't working out for me at all until I took a look at this video. It relaxed my fretting hand technique 100%, really helped me mute much better and, once it started to become second nature, allowed me to concentrate on the fast finger picking with my driving hand. Thanks a million! You have no idea how useful this was for me. I feel so much more relaxed now and don't feel myself having to try so hard.
Absolute game changer for me, thank you!
i have been showing people how to play comfortable for years and that is the icing on the cake minamal movement just comfort thanks for explaining it well all the best to you
That was like a key unlocking a door to me. Thank you. Brilliant advice there as I’ve been struggling with moving around the board doing octaves without it sounding terrible.
Thank you, thank you Mark! I completed your beginner's course, and currently halfway through Module 1 of Bassic Fundamentals and I was so struggling with keeping my fingers down. I searched other videos and found nothing that help. Then finally you posted what I needed today and I got it straight away. So yuuuge, thanks!. P.s. This lesson should be like L#5 instead of halfway through Module 2.
Thank you Mark!
Hi Mark, I’m really struggling with this bass line for a song that is all octaves from F# to C# 4 times each x2 then E to B x4 each, Then D to A x4 and repeat, it’s played very quickly (was synth sequencer I think). With the F# octave, it’s extremely difficult for my hand to not move in a twist motion when playing quickly to hit both octaves, my
Hands just don’t stretch to lay down those lower frets, even index to pinky on A or D octaves is uncomfortable, but less motion. I almost feel like I’m injuring myself by practicing it due to playing with so much motion. I hate to use my hands are too small/don’t stretch an octave excuse, but this time I really think it might be the case. Any advice?
Upgrading your ibanez with some Sims PU Mark?...Nice!
Slappa da bass mon
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What's up with your pickups?
What guitar are you using?