Joe, I started playing bass in '82, self-taught from records and whenever I got a chance to watch another bass player. Then Bass Player magazine came along and one of those early issues had a great article by yourself.Seeing this video made me remember and realize how much I learned from that article. Thanks! Still learning , glad I found your channel.
Hi Joe, Thank you for this lesson. I now want to change the way I use my right hand. I have not been using raking on my descent and also I will now practise with using 2nd finger joint instead of knuckle joint and making alterations in posture to keep my wrist straight. I have been playing bass for 18 years and it will be a dedicated determination to change my technique. I will persevere and it will take some work, but I believe it will benefit my playing in the long run, Cheers Bill Crossland
I've just seen this nearly 7 years later - It was in my recommended list & interesting re the comment I left on your last video re my rh thumb resting on the D string 😊 👍
Hey Joe, I have a question to ask. I use "floating thumb" technique to mute the strings down with my right hand. What do you think are the pros and cons in comparison with movable anchor technique?
+MrHestichs Did you watch the video? It should be an anchored thumb- not floating! The anchored technique supports a straightt wrist in the right hand.
Well i was just talking about floating technique, when i use it i lay my thumb on the strings so basically my fingers and both my thumb is straight and so is my wrist in the process. I dont press anything at all with my thumb against anything really. Works for me
Joe Hubbard Bass I play 5 and 6 string basses. I have found floating thumb to be essential in string muting. Once you develop a feel for the amount of pressure needed to effectively mute sympathetic resonance, you also correspondingly develop a feel for solid plucking from a very stable base. However, to each his/her own.
I wish my classical guitar teacher taught me that thumb damping technique. It makes a difference in feel and sound! Thank You Joe🤘
You're welcome!
Joe, I started playing bass in '82, self-taught from records and whenever I got a chance to watch another bass player. Then Bass Player magazine came along and one of those early issues had a great article by yourself.Seeing this video made me remember and realize how much I learned from that article. Thanks! Still learning , glad I found your channel.
Hi Joe, Thank you for this lesson. I now want to change the way I use my right hand. I have not been using raking on my descent and also I will now practise with using 2nd finger joint instead of knuckle joint and making alterations in posture to keep my wrist straight. I have been playing bass for 18 years and it will be a dedicated determination to change my technique. I will persevere and it will take some work, but I believe it will benefit my playing in the long run, Cheers Bill Crossland
Glad to hear that helped!
Great take on "Gotta Getcha". I do that in my band, I'm stealing a few of those licks!
I've just seen this nearly 7 years later - It was in my recommended list & interesting re the comment I left on your last video re my rh thumb resting on the D string 😊 👍
Serendipity at play :-)
@@JoeHubbardBass I agree 👌
Imagine we had this guy as a teacher from day one.
great video joe
Thank you!
How do you rake when skipping at least 1 string? Ex. from G to A or to E. It really confuse me. Thanks its a very good video :)
Hey Joe, I have a question to ask. I use "floating thumb" technique to mute the strings down with my right hand. What do you think are the pros and cons in comparison with movable anchor technique?
I’m learning a song that involves playing a fast 2 bar (?) run that involves skipping 2 strings. any tips?
Use the same technique
The "Floating Thumb" is very unstable and makes it hard to dig in properly in my opinion.
+JoeHubbardBass Floating thumb is mainly developed to maintain a straight wrist during your playing to prevent injuries.
+MrHestichs Did you watch the video? It should be an anchored thumb- not floating! The anchored technique supports a straightt wrist in the right hand.
Well i was just talking about floating technique, when i use it i lay my thumb on the strings so basically my fingers and both my thumb is straight and so is my wrist in the process. I dont press anything at all with my thumb against anything really. Works for me
Joe Hubbard Bass
I play 5 and 6 string basses. I have found floating thumb to be essential in string muting. Once you develop a feel for the amount of pressure needed to effectively mute sympathetic resonance, you also correspondingly develop a feel for solid plucking from a very stable base. However, to each his/her own.
Now I have forty years of dodgy right hand technique to unpick! Thanks Joe. No, sincerely, thanks. Gotta go - work to do.
Came here for New Kids on the Block. Left disappointed. 🧐
Thanks! I couldn't have had a better endorsement.