@HapyLLIuTeJIb
I personally don't have a choice in that matter. I'm missing the ring finger on my left hand since 6 years old. So, Simandl it is. Gotta work with what I have.
@henrysaravia4661
That ending one finger technique was a huge flex
@unclemick-synths
I've recently switched to Simandl. After watching all these female YouTube bassists and seeing the relaxed fluidity of their fretting, I stopped stretching for notes and started moving my hand. Already seeing an improvement.
@pablofichaje
I basically use both techniques, it depends on what and when I'm exactly playing
@adrianfoote8281
I'd never heard of either technique so naturally shifted between the 2 as needed, the goal in mind was more about efficiency and less effort.
@perikholt3395
Showoff. I just pick one note and stick to it until the song ends. 60% of the time, it works every time.
@cursedcliff7562
Dude, the graphics in this video are so smooth and crisp, its really on a new level
@Pfosco53
As a person with very small hands playing bass is a challenge and OFPF is almost never an option, but makes me feel extra accomplished when I learn a line I love to play. I've had to rely on Simandl for that reason, but practicing over and over again and adapting to a song better suited for OFPF than Simandl feels great. Just gotta practice and overcome guys!
@bobmaerten
Thanks for this clarification Josh! Almost 100% of tutorials I ses enforce one of this technique. You're almost the only one who advocates for being smart, and that's a real relief.
@monsieurjjb
The first time (out of 20-30 bass teachers) I see somebody who acknowledges the benefits of a fingering other than one finger per fret. Josh, you are a true wise man.
@chazchoo99
I have tiny hands and naturally just started doing Simandl, but I always thought 4 finger was the "right way" that I was just incapable of. Thanks for the video! I feel a lot better about my technique now!
@ebx100
I have been mixing both fretting techniques, and you are the only YouTube bass teacher that says it's ok to mix both techniques. I totally agree.
@bassist789
I started on upright bass: simandl up to the 7th fret (generally), then four finger. That's the way boys and girls.
@pikaporeon
Honestly this helped me with my arthritis a ton, simandl just feels a lot more comfortable and I had no idea it was even a thing
@kevinhelget868
I've been using OFPF for 9 years of playing with smallish hands. I run into that "pain mode" regularly especially in the lower frets. I wish I knew about this Simandl technique sooner. Definitely going to work this tool into my arsenal. Great video!
@victorRa6400lph
Dude that one finger playing at the end!!!! RESPECT!
@bushcarrot1289
This channel is underrated. Enough said.
@TheBoogerJames
best fretting technique video I ever saw was from Adam Neely he posted about 8 years ago where he's talking about how he played for several hours continuously. Basically you want you left had to be as relaxed and in as neutral a position as possible as much as possible. So use 124 for most stuff that doesn't require stretching and use 1234 only for things that do, such as playing full scales. The thing I see others do, that drives me nuts is playing a 3 fret span (e.g. box shape) with index and ring finger. You got that pinky there doing nothing. Should use it instead and save your hand the stretch.
@liamgrace2844
Josh - I wanted to say a huge thanks for all of your videos. I decided two months ago I wanted to learn the bass guitar and went into it without any experience whatsoever, but having watched nearly all of your tutorials I now feel confident in my ability and can play several songs. You make learning super easy, and interesting. Thanks so much - I really owe you one
@BassBuzz