Evolving Upward Bass Book II

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Exercise 2 THROUGH THE TRANSITION INTO THUMB POSITION

Figure 13 shows me playing a chromatic scale in two

octaves beginning with open G. Frames 3, 4, 5illustrate the crucial part of the transition. Study itcarefully. In Frame 4, the third finger extended is G, anottave higher than the open G string. Notice the thumbis stili back on the neck. As you shift your arm, releasethe second and third fingers and keep your first fingerdown and slide it quickly to A with no resistance from

the thumb. Concentrate just moving the arm intoposition. Dont worry about the thumb at this point, it

will obediently follow the hand. It should, however, betouching the string as in Frame 5. Continue this processto the next ottave. Practice slowly the entire finger-board. Use a mirror if possible to watch the form ofyour fingers and position of your arm as it moves up the

board. Study Figure 13. Practice unti1 you can do itaccurately with your eyes closed. A tattile feeling isvery important to develop on any fretless, stringed

instrument. Use the bow to clean up intonation.

Practice and concentrate on the positioning of each andevery feeling. Remember to keep your elbow up and

concentrate on the claw feeling.Play slowly unti1 you are able to make the transition hsmoothly and accurately.

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ure 14 illustrates a sitting position that is found bynting the bass into the bodyo Just as in the standing position, the angle is found by use of the bow on the E stringo One advantage in sitting is that the bass isionary and does not need to be heldo To play on the G string and up the board you must lean into the basso A good leverage far pulling the strings can bend in this position. I suggest using this positiono

ure 15 illustrates positioning,similar to that needed far the cella. This position can work. however. the leverage is not quite as strong far pizzicato as in the

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nted position. The reach far playing on the G string is more extended than that of the slanted position. It is my opinion that you will not be as comfortable inpsition far extended playing. Especially if you begin to play in thumb position a loto

sure to keep form in fingers and be sure to use the weight of the arm to press the string down. Keep the first two fingers down on the string once you start.

member. move your arm into piace and your fingers must keep the formo Practice slowly and deliberately and listen carefully to your intonation. This arearucial in developing a smooth transition. Be careful.

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