Francois,
Actually, I could play the way you describe. However I actually pluck
perpendicular to the fingerboard. I believe this is how Scott LaFaro used to
play if memory serves me.

I don't own an acoustic bass, and don't know what the proper position is
for that instrument.

Thanks,
Ted


Francois Blais <blais_francois@...> wrote: Le 22 mai 2006 à 23:09,
tburmas écrivait:

> So I decided to change my technique for pizz. What I do now is have
> the bass's side almost facing me and plucking *away* from the
> fingerboard. This is what my classical guitar teacher calls a "free
> stroke". Not only is the tone a little more "airy" I got rid of the
> offending "thump".

Hi.
In other words, you're now placing your body at right angle with the
bass, but you didn't change your plucking technique?
I pluck with the side of the first finger, and the bass is placed
about the same way I was holding an acoustic.
I get a very meaty sound, no unwanted tones, and a "normal" placement
of the instrument.

Bye,
François

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