THE #1 TECHNIQUE KILLER FOR BASS PLAYERS

There are many technique issues that can crop up from bass player to bass player - but there is one overriding bad habit that I call a "technique killer"...

As in, if you do this one thing it'll be almost impossible for you to move around the fingerboard with any dexterity or speed at all.

It'll be like driving with the brakes on.

In this lesson you're going to find out exactly what it is. You're going to see clips of Pino Palladino, Victor Wooten, Robert Truijio and Jaco Pastorious (and I'll be highlighting how they're not making this common mistake)...

Then, I'm going to show you how to fix it!

You ready?

As always, see you in the shed...

- Scott

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[timbeaton]

Starts playing the bass, and the daughter immediately runs from the room. Critics, eh?

[rraymond]

Scotto, I play guitar, had given up on bass for years...you've got me playing bass again.!!!

[mojoemurphy]

Beautiful bass Scott, all Fenders should have matching headstocks

[johnpyburn]

Excellent advice, Scott! I play open and also a lot of power chords and I STILL am a firm believer of leaving room behind the thumb. Yeah it’s harder to hit those 3 strings at once with fury but it’s supposed to be. Pain for pleasure. Proper good, mate.

[lucaminarelli]

Well, I think this is what YouTube needs, basically a "vlog" that explains and teaches something very useful! Great great content Scott

[kbzon]

i seriously never knew about this, always had my hand completely clenched over the neck, now ive seen the light!! awesome video, thanks a lot scott!

[coreyschuck]

Please don't listen to people commenting nothing but the time stamp of where the 'actual lesson' starts. I love your videos from beginning to end and it is your whole mindset that got me into playing bass. Keep up the good work!

[mrdjr]

The first ever Scott’s video where I can say “I already do that!!”

[thewatcher]

Great tip! I played cello for years in school. This was huge then. Can't have a big claw unless your wrist is properly positioned. Try this. Spread your fingers out in front of you. Now bend your wrist back and curl your fingers and watch what happens. Your fingers will not reach as far apart.

[giselle]

i just got my first bass yesterday and this video helped me so much i was struggling a lot but this is so helpful !! :)

[rockersrockers]

True! Doing what you say helps your whole hand rotate toward the fretboard for better dexterity. A mate used to say gripping the neck tight is the lazy way to play guitar and is bad form.

[jakobdanhard]

I have not thought about that for a sec so I picked up my bass at once and "YEA" I´ve done it right the hole time! So that was not a hard one. Some other stuff you teach could be real tricky for an older mind. I´m still learning so thanks for sharing.

[jean-pierrethouin]

Love your Daughter....
She is so ADORABLE.
TX.J.P.

[joescarpadventures]

Great technique tip for greater freedom of movement and finger reach!

[ANNIHILISTIC]

Huh. Currently working on a bass arrangement of Pink Floyd's 'Is There Anybody Out There' and this actually makes some bits easier. Thanks Scott!

[colehalford]

I love that part in the video where he says "take the kids outside and remind them there is fresh air out there."

[josephmielewski]

I absolutely love your videos, Scott. Keep it up!

[arnoldfernandes]

Great Video Scott. Thanks! Been watching all your videos. Each one is helpful.

[TheRockspirit]

"Robert Trujillo. Best bass face in the business right ?" Haha love it

[chrisrush]

Gorgeous Fender Jazz! Love that color combo with the rosewood board, tort guard and matching HS. WOW! Definitely spend the time with the kids. My daughter is now 16 and my boys are 13 and 10....it goes by WAYYY too fast!