Where should the thumb be placed on a bass?

Bass instruction books often teach thumb position by having the player place the left-hand thumb on the high (one-lined) G note. In this same position, notes below the G can also be played. By barring the thumb across the G and D strings, the G and D notes can be played in quick succession.

Where should my thumb be when playing guitar?

The proper placement of your thumb should be at the back of the neck, opposite your index finger. Sometimes your thumb will be around your middle finger, but that’s fine too. The key thing to remember is that your thumb should generally be pointed upwards, almost perpendicular to the neck of the guitar.

Where should the thumb be on a violin?

The thumb should be touching the neck roughly on the pad, just below the nail. Without Squeezing the violin should just rest between the wedge made by your thumb and side of your index finger. There should be a space big enough for a finger between the webbing of your thumb and the neck. The wrist should be straight.

What is cello thumb position?

The thumb should be across/behind the second finger on both hands in playing the cello. The left hand thumb needs to be well organized in the neck positions before a young cellist starts playing in “thumb position”, where the thumb is used as a finger up on the fingerboard.

Why does my thumb hurt when I play cello?

A common cause of a sore thumb can be an incorrectly set-up hand and arm position. To condition your thumb, try rubbing it lightly up and down the string whenever you pass by your cello. If you feel soreness when practising thumb position then stop, and leave it until the next day.

What is a thumb bass?

The Warwick Thumb is a quirky-looking bass that has found many adoring fans all over the world. Known for its unique tones, the thumb has become a popular choice particularly with modern pioneers. This also allows for more freedom when using slapping techniques, which may be why they’re called “Thumb” basses!

What is floating thumb bass?

In it’s basic form it simply involves anchoring the Right Hand Thumb on the E string of the bass. The typical starting point is on top the pickup closest to the neck of the instrument.

What is double bass thumb position by Lauren Pierce?

‘Double Bass Thumb Position’ is a step-by-step video course presented by Lauren Pierce, which comprises 4 hours of HD video across 47 lessons. It is a comprehensive method that teaches all of the key aspects of double bass thumb position technique.

What is ‘lower’ thumb position technique?

Lauren Pierce teaches which part of thumb to use when playing thumb position technique. In this double bass lesson I teach you what I call ‘lower’ thumb position technique, which involves using the thumb below the 1 octave harmonic.

Is it harder to play high notes on the double bass?

Playing high notes on the double bass isn’t harder than playing low notes, once you know the correct techniques. Learn the key aspects of double bass thumb position technique with these free video lessons. In this double bass lesson, David Allen Moore teaches the Phantom Hand exercise.