Why 90% of Bassists Can't Get Any Faster

[@Kommandor942]

When he said his middle finger was bad and that his pinky was the best i thought he was trolling, i legit thought everyone has their ring and pinky finger move together like mine😂

[@johnathanpaaarrk1943]

you are one of the best bass youtubers ive found. Keep up the good work Tom

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks so much Johnathan! I really appreciate that kind of feedback. TH-cam is such a grind, so hearing positivity like yours really motivates me.

[@Gorlung]

Bassbuzz Josh is better

[@timstolinski8683]

I’ve just started learning bass a few weeks ago. This was very helpful as getting my left hand to do anything is a pain. Middle finger is a little tight but my pinky was the worst. Will be using this exercise a lot!

[@pchykins6680]

when I started playing the bass, I taped my middle finger with the index finger (making them "one", sort of), in order to practice my ring finger to work properly...so with all honesty, I can play this reverse spider walk with decent speed.

[@Cleo_hOUston]

My pinky is the weakest

[@hillem97]

Guilty of all of the above lol. My pinky flail is baaad. Thanks for this!

[@Guitartomguitar]

No worries. Yeah the pinky is always a nightmare!

[@PhotoshopTutor101]

That all makes a lot of sense, my fingers get really tired quickly. This will help, thanks.

[@philprice5712]

great stuff here that is often overlooked.

[@liberatedlyrics]

Just subbed this morning after learning Pink + White and realized how shit I was with my hand positions, it’s late at night now and just scrolling TH-cam I see this! Thanksss

[@Guitartomguitar]

No worries, Thanks Neram!

[@jazzxthieves]

Thank you Tom for your video. This was really helpful :)

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks!

[@aferaldavid]

My biggest issue is my pinky, it's not the weakest, it's pretty even with the rest. But it's naturally very turned in which makes it very difficult to hold a fret right without doing a micro shift.

[@Guitartomguitar]

Hope it's useful! I have limited space for 1-2-1 Lessons here calendly.com/tom-w9a/one-hour-bass-lesson One really important thing with thumb position on the fretting hand, as it is the main cause for injuries. You can keep it somewhere around where the middle finger or index finger is, but make sure that is comfortable and not causing you any pain.
If you need to Printable TABS and Guitar Pro Files are available here tomjohns.gumroad.com/l/zukxv

[@karvatupsul2175]

whenever ive done these exercises i notice already after few rounds, short pause and third round the improvement, and also when playing after this

[@Joey0367]

Hi Tom, thanks for the lesson. I was wondering what kind of Fender bass are you planning in this video?

[@jb8656]

Thank you for your videos they are really helpful

[@anthonycameron2067]

Is there any way I can compensate for my torn tendon on my pinky finger? I still want to learn but I just don’t have a lot of pressure. I won’t give up, enjoy your videos

[@curiousWishes191]

thank u 🙌🏽this helped a lot

[@Guitartomguitar]

No worries! Happy it helped.

[@danielpalmersofficial]

Thank you Tom, this was really handy!! ✌️😙

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks Daniel!

[@danielpalmersofficial]

@@Guitartomguitar No worries Tom!! ☺️👍

[@henryfreeman7748]

My pinky is finger I have the most trouble with I broke it falling off a bike. It effects my playing any suggestions.

[@bootn13]

I don't have a little finger so no problem there 😮

[@jakemiller8444]

Bruh💀

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

My index has trigger finger...any treatment/therapy Sir? Thanks

[@RingsnThingsWorkshop]

What is that blue thing at top of the neck? What does it do? @Tom's Place of Bass

[@EvelynAhiakonu]

my index and the pinkie only

[@lyn_loves]

A perfect song that u can use to practise is for houm the bell tolls (yes I know i spelled that wrong but I’m lazy)

[@MrNathan791]

My ring finger seems to be the one that is the weakest, and the hardest to control. I’ve been doing the scale walking exercises by alternating my fingering position ie. 1-2-3-4 to 1-3-4-2 etc. to try strengthening my fingers. Do you think this’ a helpful exercise to do? I just came across your channel. Thanks for your tutorial video. 👍🏾

[@Speellman]

What is the blue Velcro ring he has over the top of the neck for?? The tone ?

[@a.lex.i_666]

It makes muting much easier. Like it muffles the sound

[@rdormer]

My fingers are totally independent....except for my pinky!

[@ZimboCaal]

You will be my coch form know on
❤

[@Xanzulo]

I have no idea how you move your pinky like that. Great video though!

[@Guitartomguitar]

😊 thank you Thom!

[@iwannabeahippye9425]

Hi Tom! I have less control in my pinky finger.

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks for letting me know. Much appreciated!

[@emceequinzel9933]

I have a see saw finger 😩😂

[@bharathisartdestino7907-n9k]

Hai

[@odysseus384]

Even my index are weak

[@Guitartomguitar]

Thanks for letting me know

[@atlas3650]

Your patreon link is a 404, did you move it?

[@kushking420]

my pinky is the worst

[@anggabay8294]

Pinky was poor

[@davidmena9284]

Pinky