Pete Academy Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 I can play slap bass, but over the last couple of years I've toyed with double thumbing. I'd really like to learn it, but can't seem to stick to a lengthy practise regime. I just keep thinking: 'Is it really necessary?' Maybe I'm just a bit long in the tooth. Anyone else found this when attempting to master a new technique? Quote
EssentialTension Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 [quote name='Pete Academy' post='1097942' date='Jan 21 2011, 06:51 PM']I can play slap bass, but over the last couple of years I've toyed with double thumbing. I'd really like to learn it, but can't seem to stick to a lengthy practise regime. I just keep thinking: 'Is it really necessary?' Maybe I'm just a bit long in the tooth. Anyone else found this when attempting to master a new technique?[/quote] I'm still trying to master the old technique. Quote
paul_5 Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 I started double-thumbing last night, so far so slow... Quote
Doddy Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 Every the technique that I use was new at some point. It's just a matter if repetition and ultimately becoming comfortable enough to use it without too much,if any,effort. I tend to get the basics down within about an hour,then it's all about refining it. Like everything else,I may never use it on a gig,but it's ready to go if it's needed. Quote
bubinga5 Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 (edited) i cant double thumb, would love to be able to, maybe soon...much more efficient.. but from experience (as all others)different techniques really dont take that long with patience, (some longer than others) and taking it slow.. methodically.. another feather in your cap and all that Pete.. Edited January 21, 2011 by bubinga5 Quote
bubinga5 Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 i was just thinking.. what does the upstroke of the thumb do, that your pointing of index finger cant do? is it in the structure of the rythm? Quote
Doddy Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 [quote name='bubinga5' post='1098018' date='Jan 21 2011, 07:46 PM']i was just thinking.. what does the upstroke of the thumb do, that your pointing of index finger cant do? is it in the structure of the rythm?[/quote] It allows you to leave your fingers available for plucking. Quote
Pete Academy Posted January 21, 2011 Author Posted January 21, 2011 It's also whether or not you think it will benefit you. Whenever I see Doddy doing this technique, I think I'll learn it, but then I think: 'Can I be arsed?' Quote
bubinga5 Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 [quote name='Pete Academy' post='1098023' date='Jan 21 2011, 07:52 PM']It's also whether or not you think it will benefit you. Whenever I see Doddy doing this technique, I think I'll learn it, but then I think: 'Can I be arsed?'[/quote]if you like it, why not make it worth your while.... my dad used to say 'whats worth doing is worth doing well'.. Quote
Pete Academy Posted January 21, 2011 Author Posted January 21, 2011 [quote name='bubinga5' post='1098048' date='Jan 21 2011, 08:11 PM']if you like it, why not make it worth your while.... my dad used to say 'whats worth doing is worth doing well'..[/quote] I'll bear that in mind and try again. Quote
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