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Learn more about Ari's practice groups and pattern system book:
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![One finger per fret bass fingering in lower register: bass technique
Two tips if one finger per fret is hard for you in the lower registers. Small hands, no problem :)
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00:00 When its OK not to use one finger per fret
00:22 Permutation drills and micro-shifts
00:39 Strive for soft, relaxed hands
Transcription
I love having the one-finger-per-fret position under my belt - that doesnt mean I always use it. If I have a groove like this, for example: [ π΅ Ari plays groove π΅ ] Im not gonna bother... to play that.
I dont need any other fingers and if I should need them my hands right there. However, I do train myself to be able to do one-finger-per-fret in case I need it.
And permutation drills are wonderful for that. If you have a hard time doing permutations like one, two, three, four in the lower register, first of all make sure youre not over-gripping. The next thing you can do make little micro shifts. [ π΅ Ari plays permutation π΅ ]
My hand is very soft when I do all of this. When I drop my hand and bring it up, its in the perfect position. Hit a low F - and see how few calories you can potentially use on this - which tension can you let go of - breathe into it and be gentle.
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