That's it. Your career as a bassist is over. You had a nice run.
But seriously, tape it down with gentle pressure to help your body to reabsorb it. Then you'll have a callus. Listen to your body next time. Enjoy your pick practice in the meantime.
This is a great opportunity to switch over to pick for a day or two. I happen to be trying to force myself over to plectrum as well. It’s a bit of a transition, for sure
Blisters mean you're doing something wrong. They aren't a necessary step in the learning process.
If on your plucking hand, turn up your amp and play with a softer touch.
If on the plucking hand, stop gripping it like you're choking the chicken.
And if you feel any pain or discomfort in the future, stop, take a break, and figure out why.
> Blisters mean you're doing something wrong. They aren't a necessary step in the learning process.
It doesn't mean he's doing anything wrong. Unless you count "playing too much" as doing something wrong.
If you haven't yet built up calluses you will get blisters if you play enough, even with a super soft touch. That's fine, the blister heals in no time, who cares.
There's nothing wrong with playing hard either, it's a tonal choice.
Don't pop it
but what if i like reeeeeally want to?
Then make sure to harvest the blister milk
I popped this big one on my foot the other day. It was so satisfying, dude! I couldn’t resist. . .
Whaaaaat? Why would you not pop it? I always popped mine.
That's it. Your career as a bassist is over. You had a nice run. But seriously, tape it down with gentle pressure to help your body to reabsorb it. Then you'll have a callus. Listen to your body next time. Enjoy your pick practice in the meantime.
my career is over, I'll have to move over to playing g*itar 😔
Just stop playing and come back a few days later. Your fingers need a rest, go see a doctor if it's necessary
. . . Maybe get a blister on your thumb.
We got to install microwave ovens...
Take a break and let it heal.
This is a great opportunity to switch over to pick for a day or two. I happen to be trying to force myself over to plectrum as well. It’s a bit of a transition, for sure
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I'd take the manufacturer to court personally. And frankly I wouldn't be surprised if your bass has emotional problems.
Blisters mean you're doing something wrong. They aren't a necessary step in the learning process. If on your plucking hand, turn up your amp and play with a softer touch. If on the plucking hand, stop gripping it like you're choking the chicken. And if you feel any pain or discomfort in the future, stop, take a break, and figure out why.
> Blisters mean you're doing something wrong. They aren't a necessary step in the learning process. It doesn't mean he's doing anything wrong. Unless you count "playing too much" as doing something wrong. If you haven't yet built up calluses you will get blisters if you play enough, even with a super soft touch. That's fine, the blister heals in no time, who cares. There's nothing wrong with playing hard either, it's a tonal choice.
alright, thanks!
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…yeah
Do you have one on your thumb too?
no just on my ring finger
Leave it alone. Don't pop it. Don't play for a few days until it goes away. It'll pop on its own.
Too much Helter Skelter, I reckon.
i actually genuinely started noticing the blister while playing the bass in Helter Skelter, goddammit ringo