Thunderbird Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Just watched a bass related video on Youtube and the bass player kept licking his fingers before playing why would he do it? I can only think so the strings slide off his fingers easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I do a similar thing by rubbing my nose. It does actually work for easier slides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I'm an inveterate finger-licker. It's because the tips of my fingers dry out so quickly and 'stick' to the strings when plucking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted December 21, 2013 Author Share Posted December 21, 2013 [quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1387651980' post='2314287'] I'm an inveterate finger-licker. It's because the tips of my fingers dry out so quickly and 'stick' to the strings when plucking. [/quote] Makes sense I thought it may be something like that might try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wal4string Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 If I recall John Deacon was a licker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Ye [quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1387651980' post='2314287'] I'm an inveterate finger-licker. It's because the tips of my fingers dry out so quickly and 'stick' to the strings when plucking. [/quote] As soon as I read the title i thought of you I'm a side of the nose kinda guy meself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 If I am playing with a plectrum in cold conditions where my skin becomes dry, I sometimes lick my right-hand fingers to enable me to grip the plectrum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Jimmy Earl - great player and licker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Jeff Andrews (one of Mike Stern's "go to" bassists) wipes his fingers on his forehead - I assume that the skin grease makes the tips of his fingers slippery.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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