gafbass02 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) I've noticed I sort of, 'flick' the strings away when plucking, so I do the pluck part, then play another note with a flick. It's hard to explain so I shot a quick mobile clip, it's not plugged, (well it it is, but im wearing headphones) tv is on, kids are yelling, the playing is erratic and out of time, but it was just to capture the moment of what I was doing while I noticed I do it, before I forgot! I just wanted to ask really, if it has a name, is it commonplace etc? Pure idle curiosity, I just happen to notice its part of how I play. Think I'm playing 'James Dean' from a set I play, I've no idea who it's by and I've never heard the original. http://youtu.be/i5f9qYfhTJQ Edited May 25, 2013 by gafbass02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witterth Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 no, just good practice I'd say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Percussive slaps, rakes up and down..anything really.... but I do it as an effect.... not as a subconscious thing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) I hope you dont mind my giving some unasked for suggestions/comments. They are meant as constructive advice. IMO you need to work on your general R/H technique. Your hand does not seem to be relaxed. It is very jerky and all over the place. Furthermore, the wrist is bent which can be a recipe for physical problems at a later time, if not corrected. There are lots of videos on You Tube about this, IMO the best of which are by Scott Devine. You could try a search. Edited May 25, 2013 by Coilte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) Very kind, and there's always much to learn, however I've been playing constantly for over twenty years and am pretty happy with my technique on the whole. The video is just a quick snap shot quickly grabbed at the kitchen table, so not a great representation of my playing or style, it's just to snag the flicky thing while I thought to notice it. I was balancing something on my knee too I think, to stop it being grabbed by a toddler. Edited May 25, 2013 by gafbass02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 [quote name='gafbass02' timestamp='1369471655' post='2089516'] I've been playing constantly for over twenty years and am pretty happy with my technique on the whole. [/quote] Fair enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I do this at home when practising, to add little extras into bass lines, but when with the band just keep it straight & steady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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