Hal Leonard Bass Method - Complete Edition by Ed Friedland

Author:Ed Friedland
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Published: 2013-08-07T04:00:00+00:00

Swing Time

One Finger Per Fret

Another fingering system commonly used on the bass assigns one finger to each fret. This expands what is available under your hand by one more note. This system is not advisable for box shapes as it puts too much strain on the hand. To use OFPF without strain, you must learn to use the pivot in the left hand between the 2nd and 3rd finger. Play a note with the 1st finger, then lay down the 2nd finger. When moving to the 3rd finger, release the 1st finger and pivot slightly on the 2nd finger and thumb to reach the note with the 3rd finger. Lay down the 4th finger next. Pivoting like this eliminates the need to stretch the hand open to reach the notes. Extended periods of stretching open your hand can be painful and potentially damaging. Stay relaxed and flexible as much as possible.

Practice playing across all four strings with OFPF. When you’ve reached the last note, reverse directions and come back down.

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