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Bassist, teacher and creator of StudyBass: Andrew Pouska

Your Bass Teacher

I'm Andrew Pouska. Welcome to StudyBass. I love bass, music and teaching it. I have taught thousands of bass players face-to-face for 30 years. In 2003 I created StudyBass to help bass players everywhere learn.

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StudyBass 20th Anniversary!

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Good luck with your musical pursuits,

Andrew Pouska

open position

fretting hand position using open strings while the first finger plays notes on the 1st fret, second finger on the 2nd fret, etc.

More from the StudyBass Dictionary

When you play less, it's more exciting-there's more room for everything. If I do play something busy, it stands out, instead of the bass being a constant onslaught of notes. Space is good.

—Flea