Matthew Garrison 4 Finger Technique - Groove Applications

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Bass Tuning E, A, D, G, C


Special thanks to Andres Rotmistrovsky for helping to put this clip together!

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[emansami]

This video literally just changed my life. I guess I feel dumb for never having tried this, but it feels like home and I'm not going to play the bass the same again.

[andresrot]

The world is a better place now - Thanks Matt!

[Basschris]

Adopt the technique's that you want to adopt. Matt's technique is very versatile. Enjoy the knowledge and kindness that Matt is giving to you all.

[EugeneSkeef]

Your technique, musicianship, and erudition are astounding! Thanks for sharing.

[shigarakimusic]

i started using this technique about 9 or 10 years ago.. first i used 3 fingers and the i started with 4.. it's for me the most comfortably technique, specially on my Zon Hyperbass.. thank you for this interesting video

[CummingsKevinD]

You're a humble cat, Matt! Thanks for the blessing.

[Basschris]

This technique is highly versatile. It can be used for all styles of music. Just like Victor Wooten's Double Thumbing technique. I currently use Victor Wooten's technique.

[joeymart]

After years of playing i felt silly not just throwing in my thumb, luckily i got the 3 finger thing going for years, it took 1 year to get fully comfy with 4. Now i notice it sounds faster than it actually feels. Matt is a legend like his Dad. 🙌🏼

[DonaldWaughmusic]

i saw some of your earlier videos last year and it inspired me to use the four finger technique primarily. I hardly use two fingers anymore. thx

[camillanigro]

matt you rock ! you are so uneasy and unique, you are amazing.

[llGeassll]

having the fretting hand keep up with the notes you're playing seems harder than learning the 4 finger technique itself hehe...

[soopahsoopah]

Wow Matt looks like he's maybe 25 here! Stay young bro!

[NeilRaouf]

matt thank you soo much! i am a guitar player and the album that really had an enrmous impact on me was "john mclaughlin's the heart of things live in paris". you shocked me with you bass skills. amazing! groove on and kind regards from switzerland!

[HarmonicInventions]

Thanks Matt! I hope to be able to pull this off at a gig soon.

[rclere]

Matt, thanks for all you are doing for the art! I hope to get to Shapeshifter some time... I live in Seattle and play bass and Chapman Stick. blessings.

[catboyzee]

Damn...that is crazy. But this method seems so efficient, yet very full sounding.

[jacobsmithbass]

Thanks for this lesson! I have been working on it I would greatly appreciate a 2nd video that is a little more in depth.
A video addressing string crossing and some of the exercises you used when building this technique.
either way, thanks and peace

[kentbyron]

Question Comrades: amazing video and very curious! did Matt invent this technique or is he drawing it from flamenco guitar or some other stylistic technique? Thank you!💕👏🙏🏼🌞

[WladekFoltynski]

Thanks, it was extremely helpful and enlightening video :))) 4 fingers won't do with 106 gauge flatwounds, but 3 are doing the job too!

[alexchestniy]

THNX to You, Sir!!! You help me play same tech like You have!!!