Right hand technique for bass – Vlog #196 June 13th 2017
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Originally posted by UCd6Y__-1Yjb-89Euc0KAJCA at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1G-34DDc-k
Just realized that your not using a low B! Is the high string tuned to a B or a C?
Post-carpal surgery, I have some inefficiencies and stiffness to work out. This helps. But I can't wear a bass that high, playing live.
Very helpful. Thanks you.
You had me at "used to play trumpet".
Floating Thumb Technique.
parabens
Hi, what happend when you cross the strings to dawn ? You use one finger ? Example arppegio at 8 to root.
@13:59 i heard "pick the nose", at first… 😀
You're not playing in London? No way! ????
Hey Janek, how about playing in the Midlands somewhere (June 21st?) on your way up North from Bristol to Glasgow? 🙂 #please
Hi Janek! You're such a great role model for us, your coffee drinking "class".. A Vlog each day for a year is such an incredible journey. The "lesson plans", filming, editing, audio tracks and overdubs, etc.. Are you able to respond to any questions/comments? I've seen you respond via your videos, but haven't seen any responses here in the comment section. Thanks for your all you do to help us musically, and in sharing your perspectives on life! Rock on good buddy!!
Thank you Janek, the blogs have become an important resource for me, i've gotten much from them.
Have you seen the Ditto X4 Looper? Is the X4 essentially attempting to offer what you do with your two small Ditto Loopers?
All the best.
Hey Janek. Do you ever have the need to practice standing up? Sometimes when i practice too much sitting on a chair and then have a gig where i have to be standing up, as much as i try to have the bass at same height it never feel the same.
Thank you for the great blog!
Marcus Miller already had at least two carpal tunnel surgeries because of the wrist, so it's really not healthy. He said it in multiple interviews in the past.
That's also practicing… And practice is the right place to try out stuff you thought up rather then felt. It could also happen that you like something you thought up.. In that case it'll problably end up in you vocabulary at some point. I really liked the vibe of the thingy you were working on… Also for me the right balance between out and diatonic. You were playing out, and right at the moment I thought it needed to go in it did. Nice.
Great video as always! Could you show us how this right hand technique is used on a P bass. I have some difficulty getting a relaxed shoulder whilst playin my P-bass.
I have gotten down the floating thumb thing and my wrist is in a stable position, but my shoulder isn't quite right.
Janek! So cool! I also play with a classical inspired posture while sitting. My right arm/hand is similar to yours (not as relaxed but close). My question is what happens when you stand up? I noticed that when I stand up and chicken wrist the bass. I assume it's because the angle of the instrument isn't the same as my sitting position. Any tips on recreating neck angle while standing?
Hey Janek. I've fallen a week behind with your vlog but have leapt into the future to say I'm looking forward to your Bristol show! Just bought my ticket.
Hadrien is playing the same night only about an hour from Bristol- how could you guys do that?! 🙂 It's like waiting for buses and then 2 come along at once 🙂
Safe travels.
I REALLY wish I could switch my right hand technique to that and I know it is putting the hours and awareness and it kind of works for me BUT the sound it is not the same for me. It is not only weaker but less dynamic. The dynamic range is highly compromised in my case affecting as you well know phrasing and groove. And it is because of the angle not of the wrist but of the place where the fingers make contact with the string. Did that happen to you? Cheers, jefe, sounding better everyday.
Why do you hum when you play?
Go to 11:13 if you wanna see janek and that sexy hamburger meat that's hanging out his shirt
Thanks for the lesson! Any tips for the "classical guitar" position? Seems when I try to hold the bass that way it is very awkward. Is dropping the right leg the trick? Also, is your C string spaced farther apart compared to the other strings? Thanks again
You don't tune with low B?
Hey Janek,
Do you have an extended range bass like a 7 string?
So practice at a slower tempo if you need to for accuracy, but don't transcribe at a lower tempo if you need to for accuracy? Perhaps just aim to practice or transcribe no slower than you need to, always trying to be mindful of the feel created at the original speed.
And loving the shirt, can't see your eyes properly with the indoor cap shadow though : D
Thanks for the insight regarding your right hand technique. I have been very inspired by it the past few months in order to avoid injuries.
I have a couple of questions (I might get lucky in an upcoming Q&A):
– How do you play string crossing like fifths and octaves? Do you keep the thumb on the string or do you move it?
– What about the overall body position sitting and standing. You practice on a couch. I noticed myself lower chairs are more comfortable. Also you have your strap on while sitting, it seems to also help to have a more relaxed position.
Thanks again for the great content, hope to see you live someday in the Lyon area (France).
The Lee Morgan phrase already in use, nice!
Shame you couldn't get more UK dates! Hope to see you here some time soon.
Thanks Janek. I broke both my wrists in a motorbike accident and had alter my right hand technique drastically. Had to ditch the 'claw' and straighten my wrist just like how you play. Much more comfortable and has made playing a bit smoother. Have to strap the left wrist though.