6-String Bass: Fundamental Right Hand Technique and Muting

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[@jb8656]

I just start it to play 6 string bass and I was looking videos on you tube and came across with your videos , you are amazing and thank you for all your videos and I’m going keep looking at your videos

[@StepByStepMusic]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@staleyexplores]

I'll have to be more conscious about my muting and technique as I'm playing bass going forward. I can see how this could apply to acoustic and electric guitar as well. excellent video. 😁

[@StepByStepMusic]

Thanks man! Yeah, it definitely applies to all string instruments, but the guitar tends to be not so offensive when the strings ring. Always control your strings! 🕺

[@GreenCircut]

The three finger thing is interesting; it helps with playing multiple stings quickly. It's like adding another finger for every two strings you have to deal with.

[@StepByStepMusic]

Yeah, once you get used to it it's a huge asset. Thanks for watching!

[@hecbiz75]

Ok, so this is overall very good. I've been playing bass since 1991 and I've been obsessed with technique for most of those 32 years. The bit where you suggested to pluck close to the neck...hard disagree. I do pluck closer to the neck *sometimes* if I'm going for a warmer sound. That's the thing: there's no need to restrict plucking to just one spot. Plucking close to the bridge yields a more aggressive sound AND since the string tension is higher there, it allows for plucking very lightly, barely grazing the string. That's where I play most of the time because it's easier to play faster there. Near the neck the strings are more loose and have a lot more "give." It's great for certain things, but not for playing very fast. As far as "anchoring" the thumb, I rarely do that. I use the floating thumb technique. Check out Todd Johnson. He explains it very well. I went as far as creating a special thumb rest. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpfahnupqtiiqbMsi=rQ9uH_ZdhmRs3BuF I'm nitpicking. Overall, you covered some very useful tips and essential concepts.

[@StepByStepMusic]

Thanks for your comments! I agree with everything you said. I always teach new players to play by the bridge for ease of use, and then expand out as needed. Same with the thumb anchor. It's more for comfort for beginners. Thanks for watching!

[@RitoRRivera]

Thank you

[@StepByStepMusic]

You're welcome!

[@shawnhuff3920]

I play with a pick like lemmy and Jason newsted carol Kay

[@StepByStepMusic]

That's totally legit! I also learned to play with a pick (after years of playing with my fingers) and have used the skill on rare occasions. The most versatile bassist would be able to play both ways (and slapping, tapping, etc.), but I just prefer my fingers. To each their own! 🖐 There are many amazing bass players that only play with a pic.

[@nancyatwood6705]

I like the bass attack.

[@StepByStepMusic]

Keep your head down! You don't wanna get hit by one of those!

[@CarySagady]

Please add some video on left hand position for muting when playing low B E A strings.

[@StepByStepMusic]

Thanks for the feedback! The focus of this lesson was right hand technique, but you're correct, both hands need to act together, particularly on muting. For general left hand muting I usually recommend laying all four fingers flat across the strings. I always say "lots of skin," That's what we're going for. Thanks for watching!

[@charlescowan6121]

I purchased a 6 string back in August and was fun to play at first but I hit the wall after a few weeks and completely stopped making any progress. I have been looking for a teacher in my area but decided to watch a few videos and I learned that I am playing the 6 string like a 4 string. Now that I have identified the problem, I need to figure out how to resolve it.

[@StepByStepMusic]

Yeah, having a teacher can definitely be helpful! Feel free to book a free consultation with me, if you like. I teach lessons online, so maybe I can be of some assistance.🎸 You can book a free appointment here: www.stepbystepmusic.com/contact/music-lesson-consultation Either way, I wish you all the best!

[@polarbear3427]

you mean to use 2 or 3 fingers for the repeating 1/16 notes. Every bass player should use at least four fingers for riffs.

[@StepByStepMusic]

4 fingers? I find the pinky to be generally unusable for most situations. It's just too short..but we could include the thumb and call it 4! But probably not for fingerstyle playing. Thanks for watching!

[@user-thundermouse]

The transition from a four string bass guitar to a six string bass guitar has been the challenge for me.

[@StepByStepMusic]

Yeah, that can be rough! Aside from muting, start with learning your notes and patterns. These videos might help. Just take it one day at a time! 😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jquZnZ-egNSrf8U kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoTLlnhtbtubg9k

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