Coilte Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 "Talkbass's" Fergie Fulton shows us some (IMO) useful stretches. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMmzs5sXYaE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 In truth, you don't actually need an American accent to do these videos. Here's one I prepared earlier (August 2014): http://youtu.be/bakDMyALGt0 And here's the extended version I did three months later: http://youtu.be/XqBRxu21oZc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1459933370' post='3020900'] In truth, you don't actually need an American accent to do these videos. [/quote] American accent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1459933581' post='3020909'] American accent? [/quote] +1. Happy Jack....you obviously did not even look/listen to a second of the clip.... but were in like a light with one/two of your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I'm at work ... people might look askance if I sat here wearing headphones! I saw Talkbass and he looked American to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 Great clips Jack ! The reason I posted, is that I think people don't pay enough attention to these things....often until it's too late and they end up having to pay for the advice by attending sessions with a physiotherapist. Prevention is better than cure !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Happy Jack's video has been super useful for me, use a selection for it before any lengthy practice/rehearsal/gig. No issues since, thank you Mr Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Over 141,000 stretches? I have problems remembering more than two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 The physio taught me stretches for my back, shoulders and neck. They hurt when i do them. I believe the technical medical term for my neck problem is "knackered". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefbaker Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1459933370' post='3020900'] Here's one I prepared earlier (August 2014): [media]http://youtu.be/bakDMyALGt0[/media] [/quote] That..... was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 [quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1459934107' post='3020915'] +1. Happy Jack....you obviously did not even look/listen to a second of the clip.... but were in like a light with one/two of your own. [/quote] Yeah Jack. Curse you and your free invaluable advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1460022064' post='3021811'] Yeah Jack. Curse you and your free invaluable advice! [/quote] I acknowledged that advice in post number 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 (edited) [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1459933581' post='3020909'] American accent? [/quote] I forgive Jack. The mullet would suggest an accent somewhere south of the Mason Dixon. Edited April 7, 2016 by Nicko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staggering on Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Good stuff Jack.Any chance the handout in your first video is online anywhere?I play EUB(Yamaha SLB200) mostly but also bass guitar and these exercises will help with both instruments,especially since the position and technique is very different from one to the other with each presenting its own problems.Thanks for the ideas. Bob in Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Thanks for the kind words guys. Bob, I'll see if I can sort something out tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 [quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1460030322' post='3021900'] I acknowledged that advice in post number 6. [/quote] Eh.....post Number 6 👌 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1460050626' post='3022146'] Eh.....post Number 6 [/quote] Took me a few seconds to cop it !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 (edited) This is the photo of the handout, from my blog of the event. WARNING - the image appears huge on here, no matter what setting I use to link to it. Apologies. If the image below is too unwieldy, please refer to the blog itself - [url="https://bassclef141.wordpress.com/2014/09/10/west-sussex-mini-bass-bash-2014/"]https://bassclef141....bass-bash-2014/[/url] . The image, and the link to the video are near the beginning. Edited April 7, 2016 by bluejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staggering on Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Thanks bluejay.I made some notes from the video but this is a nice tidy summary that's perfect for a quick reminder as I work through the exercises.So easy and it works-at least for me. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Great vids Happy Jack. I'm at the tail end of physiotherapy for poor posture combined with a heavy bass and fast playing. I gave the exercises a once-overthis afternoon and have just done an hour of playing which seemed a little easier than usual. Will persevere with the technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1460066413' post='3022380'] Will persevere with the technique. [/quote] And there's the core (pun intended) of it. As I say in one of those presentations, if you do these exercises once then it's just "meh ... so what?". Do them routinely and regularly and the effect is cumulative. The absolutely key thing, though, which is an instant win, is A-framing. Works immediately and works every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted April 8, 2016 Author Share Posted April 8, 2016 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1460095867' post='3022453'] The absolutely key thing, though, which is an instant win, is A-framing. Works immediately and works every time. [/quote] I have always been keen to physically look after myself both generally and especially while playing the bass. I have seen a lot of tips/advise on the internet, but have never come across the above excellent advice. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 I'm here to help, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Jack, I tried your A frame and stretches before practice last night. I really think they helped. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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