I am assuming you are talking about your fretting hand... correct?
I developed serious tendonitus issues years ago, and some advice from another pro player literally saved my playing career.
Your 3rd finger is your weakest finger in your hand. Trying to reach with it is what causes problems. The solution I was given saved my playing career, as I said. Use your pinky and third finger together for all notes of your bass from the 7th fret to the nut of the bass. The frets are so wide in that part of the neck that it will tear your hand up if you use the "one finger per fret method" used by guitarists. Guitarists can get away with it because the frets on a guitar are not nearly as wide as those on a bass guitar. Reach with your pinky, not your third finger. ABove the 7th fret, it becomes easier.
paige
2007-07-13
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