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<title>By: Micah Takama</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2022 07:46:21 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ Thank you so much for these invaluable informations...
I want to ask if theirs any conventional rules guiding the placement of your left fingers on the fretboard?
Thank you once again! ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>Thank you so much for these invaluable informations…</p>
<p>I want to ask if theirs any conventional rules guiding the placement of your left fingers on the fretboard?<br />
Thank you once again!</p>
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<title>By: LTP Admin</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2019 04:17:38 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ Hi, as mentioned above, you just need to apply enough pressure with your thumb to enable your fingers to fret the notes cleanly – so that they do not buzz. You should not feel any pain. If you do then take a break and try again the next day. You will gradually build up the strength needed. It's also SUPER important that you have the correct technique as shown in the photos above. Bad habits when you are just starting out can be difficult to correct later on. We'd strongly recommend you get some lessons with a professional bass guitar teacher at some point to make sure of this. Have fun! ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>Hi, as mentioned above, you just need to apply enough pressure with your thumb to enable your fingers to fret the notes cleanly – so that they do not buzz. You should not feel any pain. If you do then take a break and try again the next day. You will gradually build up the strength needed. It’s also SUPER important that you have the correct technique as shown in the photos above. Bad habits when you are just starting out can be difficult to correct later on. We’d strongly recommend you get some lessons with a professional bass guitar teacher at some point to make sure of this. Have fun!</p>
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<title>By: Gwengwe</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2019 12:10:33 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ I've got the same problem like the other guys especially with the left thumb I feel pain on my wrist when I'm practising fingering, do I need to press my thumb hard to the back of the neck or not ? ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>I’ve got the same problem like the other guys especially with the left thumb I feel pain on my wrist when I’m practising fingering, do I need to press my thumb hard to the back of the neck or not ?</p>
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<title>By: Cornelia</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2019 16:20:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ Practicing is hard. You may be frustrated with your practice techniques and your skill levels may have begun to plateau. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>Practicing is hard. You may be frustrated with your practice techniques and your skill levels may have begun to plateau.</p>
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<title>By: rohit aggarwal</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2019 08:09:32 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ Thanks for the information ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>Thanks for the information</p>
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<title>By: Florke</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Oct 2018 19:52:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ For the guitar its corect, but for the bass its incorect ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>For the guitar its corect, but for the bass its incorect</p>
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<title>By: LTP Admin</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 07:45:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ Hi Jonathan, just apply enough pressure with your thumb to enable your fingers to fret the notes cleanly - so that they do not buzz (making sure you press the strings with your finger tips close the fret will help with this too). Your left hand should be as relaxed as possible apart from this. When practicing, take regular breaks to let your hands fully relax. It takes a while for your hands and brain to learn to do what you want them to - but it will come if you keep at it daily... ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>Hi Jonathan, just apply enough pressure with your thumb to enable your fingers to fret the notes cleanly – so that they do not buzz (making sure you press the strings with your finger tips close the fret will help with this too). Your left hand should be as relaxed as possible apart from this. When practicing, take regular breaks to let your hands fully relax. It takes a while for your hands and brain to learn to do what you want them to – but it will come if you keep at it daily…</p>
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<title>By: Jonathan</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:10:35 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ Hello. How much pressure should my left thumb be applying to the neck? ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>Hello. How much pressure should my left thumb be applying to the neck?</p>
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<title>By: LTP Admin</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 07:32:38 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ Hi Steve, if I understand you correctly, you're trying to work out how to play notes on the E string without the rest of your left hand touching any other strings. Unlike playing chords on a guitar, on a bass guitar where you are mostly playing single notes - this is not necessary and in fact, it is helpful if your fingers/palm are touching the other strings that you are not currently playing notes on - as this helps to keep them from making any unwanted sound. Apart from the finger you are using to fret the note you are playing, let the rest of your left hand relax when you are playing. Hope this helps. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>Hi Steve, if I understand you correctly, you’re trying to work out how to play notes on the E string without the rest of your left hand touching any other strings. Unlike playing chords on a guitar, on a bass guitar where you are mostly playing single notes – this is not necessary and in fact, it is helpful if your fingers/palm are touching the other strings that you are not currently playing notes on – as this helps to keep them from making any unwanted sound. Apart from the finger you are using to fret the note you are playing, let the rest of your left hand relax when you are playing. Hope this helps.</p>
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<title>By: Steve</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 18:24:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ I'm not able to figure out a comfortable way to hold my fretting hand. When I'm playing the E string and going up and down the neck the palm of my hand slide on the G string. If I try to hold my hand in such a way as to not do that it's extremely uncomfortable to the point of hurting. What am I doing wrong!? ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>I’m not able to figure out a comfortable way to hold my fretting hand. When I’m playing the E string and going up and down the neck the palm of my hand slide on the G string. If I try to hold my hand in such a way as to not do that it’s extremely uncomfortable to the point of hurting. What am I doing wrong!?</p>
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