Fat Rich Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Playing at the dusty end of the neck I have this annoying habit of tucking my little finger of my fretting hand under the fingerboard and only fretting with three fingers. I have to make an effort to stop myself doing it, and then when I'm not looking its gone again. I have seen other players do it too but it annoys the hell out of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 [quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1321608082' post='1441050'] [/quote] Sorry about that - but it had to be done. You ain't getting off that easy. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 [quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1321557240' post='1440687'] I very cleverly play unconventional "surprise" notes... [/quote] That's quite normal. They're called accidentals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Apparently I wobble my knees when I play...hence the moniker. I've been subjected to skits by my mates about this for nearly 30 years, so now I simply embrace the fact...makes life much easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Suck my bottom lip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) If the music is too loud on stage, it affects my balance, and i can be seen wandering/ falling off the side on a regular basis. I now where ear plugs Edited November 18, 2011 by yorick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 When I use a pick, I have the other 3 fingers sticking out! It enables me to incorporate a few bits of finger work alongside. Trouble is, I simply can't play a Jazz bass as I keep hitting the controls with those fingers.....and I have really tried not to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matski Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I hum whilst playing. I never really noticed it until the first time I was recording bass in the control room of a studio - I wondered why the rest of the band were laughing at me. I always thought my teeth were vibrating due to some odd frequencies coming from the amp... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 [quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1321557240' post='1440687'] I very cleverly play unconventional "surprise" notes, and sometimes play slightly off the beat too....... [/quote] Me too as a result of attending the Eric Morecambe school of bass. How we laughed when I played a different song to the other three for a few bars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 [quote name='matski' timestamp='1321615124' post='1441159'] I hum whilst playing. [/quote] Yes, I do this too. Quite loudly hum the bass part I am playing and have to retreat from the mike to stop it coming over the pa. Casual viewing of any video footage reveals that, in addition I nod my head, lower my jaw and hollow out my cheeks, tap my feet and generally fidget. In fact I look a complete prat. But it is all done without realising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul torch Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 [quote name='Fat Rich' timestamp='1321610422' post='1441082'] Playing at the dusty end of the neck I have this annoying habit of tucking my little finger of my fretting hand under the fingerboard and only fretting with three fingers. I have to make an effort to stop myself doing it, and then when I'm not looking its gone again. I have seen other players do it too but it annoys the hell out of me. [/quote] I tend to do that all the time no matter where on the fretboard. It also annoys me but have never been able to break myself of the habit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 [quote name='yorick' timestamp='1321612356' post='1441116'] If the music is too loud on stage, it affects my balance, and i can be seen wandering/ falling off the side on a regular basis. I now where ear plugs [/quote] Ditto.....and I used to live in Birmingham, must be a connection. My main quirk is using my little finger far too much on my fretting hand, or is that just crappy, lazy technique? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 [quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1321621460' post='1441282'] Ditto.....and I used to live in Birmingham, must be a connection. My main quirk is using my little finger far too much on my fretting hand, or is that just crappy, lazy technique? [/quote] It must be "in the water"............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Ooo another one, when picking fast I occasionally grip the bottom string with my pinky almost like an anchor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetKing Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Apparently I put on a 'sex face' when I'm playing in an intense live situation. I've also noticed I stand on one leg a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 [quote name='JetKing' timestamp='1321632491' post='1441475'] Apparently I put on a 'sex face' when I'm playing in an intense live situation. I've also noticed I stand on one leg a lot. [/quote] As long as you don't make a sex noise too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algmusic Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I'm convinced the 'bass face' has a close correlationones er... 'bedroom' face .. regardless of if it's hard rock or a funky groove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 As I have got older and thus more portly, I have worn my bass lower and lower so that the top curve of my precision curves under my overhanging belly..... A couple more years and I'll need new arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I love playing over the bridge and getting bright, burpy sounds. Most of my fingerstlye playing is done exclusively over the bridge pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyBiskit Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) [quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1321559800' post='1440729'] According to all the photographic evidence, when I'm playing a root and octave, my middle finger sticks right up straight and it looks like I'm deliberately giving everyone the "finger" [/quote] me too! And my oddest quirk is I play in my socks or if it's hot, barefeet. T Edited November 18, 2011 by LeftyBiskit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soopercrip Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Have absolutely no control of my little finger on the fretboard. Adapted to using 3, but I still try. Works normal any other time. One day... Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee4 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I nod my head to the music in a way that has been described as being not unlike a chicken pecking for corn.Couple that with a 'bass face'it's no wonder that I don't like my photo being taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rOB Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) [quote name='JetKing' timestamp='1321632491' post='1441475'] I've also noticed I stand on one leg a lot. [/quote] Yep, me too. Also twist my other leg round the back of my standing leg. Not my bass playing but when I get excited at a gig my backing/duet vocals get very shouty. Need to get a handle on that. Edited November 18, 2011 by rOB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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