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By Coraircate on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

Just got my start …
Just got my start too! I’m pretty awful I must say, haha.

By BassLessonsOnline on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

Hello and thanks …
Hello and thanks for checking in.

First, don’t expect it all in just a day or two.

Your fingers should not be straight. Pivot instead of stretching. That way you will be flexible and fast.

I believe that we should train our fingers to play an instrument on that instrument. This ensures that we use the correct muscle groups.

Hammer-ons are good finger placement, targeting and strengthening exercises.

Bass of Luck!
George

By MsLyricism on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

I just started …
I just started tinkering with bass today. The first three videos were easy. This one hurt! lol

My fingers just don’t stretch that far yet. Especially not while keeping straight.

I plan on working on this one for awhile, though, until I train my hands to work right.

Are there any simple exercises that could help my finger flexibility more?

By BassLessonsOnline on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

Yes, string …
Yes, string stretching does help when while tuning up new strings. It is not essential, but speeds up the “staying-in-tune” process a bit.

George

By R3beI on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

Im a Beginner Bass …
Im a Beginner Bass PLayer and I saw a Video that said to help keep your bass guitar in good tune that you should stretch the strings like ull on them when u put new ones in and before you tune them is this a good idea or will this damage my bass you George i Think are more experienced so i am asking you PLease reply

By BassLessonsOnline on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

It does too

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It does too

have you checked out my Blues videos?

George

By BassLessonsOnline on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

Take a look at my …
Take a look at my video “Free Online Bass Lesson Video Minor Pentatonic Scale Fills”.

You will find it over there >>>

Thanks for your appreciation.

George

By BassLessonsOnline on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

Thanks for your …
Thanks for your post and your “concern”.

Everyone has a different learning pace and learns different things at different stages.

George

By BassLessonsOnline on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

Thanks for your …
Thanks for your appreciation.

Your “case” is not unusual. You will have to experiment with the angle at which you place your fingers and strike the strings.

A tip: Your fingers should not be perpendicular to the strings.

George

By joepic85 on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

1, 3, 5 works well …
1, 3, 5 works well with blues

By puppetmetal on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

Hello!
I just want …
Hello!
I just want to know how can I go from 1 chord to another using anything as a fill?
For example: If a guitarist played a C Major chord and went to an E minor chord, I would play the root note C and go to the root note E, but I want to play a little fill or something between the 2 notes for the Chord Progression.
P.S. Love your vids.

By IeasuTokugawa on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

First of all I …
First of all I would like to thank You for this simple and very useful lessons.
Now I know it’s gonna sound funny, but I’ve got a problem with right hand nails on middle and index finger. No matter how short I cut them sometimes I get this annoying, metallic sound. Any advices on this one, perhaps I’m tapping wrong way .

By BassLessonsOnline on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

There are several …
There are several ways to do this. I simply use the inbuilt webcam on my computer.

George

By philopadaumus on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

You should check …
You should check this one out too. watch?v=scKIE_QuMJ0

By music2danjamz on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

how do i make my …
how do i make my own video when i am playing myguitar

By BassLessonsOnline on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

Yes, I can explain …
Yes, I can explain this. It will be too wordy to post here but I will reply to your email.

George

By BassLessonsOnline on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

Thank you … and …
Thank you … and well observed!

This just goes to show that one technique is not suitable for all occasions.

In this case, I don’t have to move the thumb because the finger that strikes (plucks) the D-string immediately follows through and rests on the A-string, therefore muting the A.

Kind regards,
George

By BassLessonsOnline on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

Hello Codee

Thanks …
Hello Codee

Thanks for checking in with your message.

Initially don’t try to stretch at all – just pivot your hand off the thumb (which remains at the back of the neck).

Eventually your pivots will become less and your stretches more.

Good luck!
George

By BassLessonsOnline on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

Yes, it certainly …
Yes, it certainly is useful. I use the concept lots when making bass lines.

Thanks for posting.

George

By 31reds5na0ke on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

George, I use the 1 …
George, I use the 1, 3, and 5 notes low to high on most songs. I have been told not to use the 3 note, but to me it sounds good and is one of the chord notes. Please tell me if I need to stop using the 3 note, and why. I have not seen anyone that could explain it.

By stickinetic on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

Hello George, I am …
Hello George, I am an avid fan of your video lessons, and was wondering if you could help me: I’m having trouble stretching my pinky to the 5th because it wants to crunch together with the rest of my hand. Could you tell me how to solve this issue?

Codee

By Sharki91 on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

Thanks for the …
Thanks for the lesson. I noticed when you played the 5th on the D string, you didn’t move your thumb down to mute the the A string as was stated in the previous lesson. Should we be doing this? Thanks again.

By lukaitomi on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

nice, and usefull …
nice, and usefull tip

By BassLessonsOnline on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

Your comment is …
Your comment is enough thanks – I thank you.

George

By XxXquietXxXscreams on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply

Wow, only 3rd day …
Wow, only 3rd day of these lessons and i am very much greatly improving on the bass guitar. i dont know how i can thank you enough.