Practicing Alone Poll

[Buzz E]

What's all this standing and sitting about?

 

[Jborg]

95% of my bass practice involves playing along with recordings, metronome, or drum machine and getting rhythm tight matters. I feel like I need to move with the music a bit to make it work. The only time I’ll sit is if I’m trying to focus on working out different harmonic or melodic lines.

 

[turbo2256b]

Standing or leaning never felt right sitting

 

[Dana R Gregory]

The only time is sit to practice is when I need to learn a new song with a tricky bass line. Otherwise, I practice standing as that is how I play.

 

[lowplaces]

Standing, always.

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

I stand almost always. Pretty far away from my cab. I just hear it and feel it better that way. Plus, I kinda gotta "turkey bob" or a good "Rock-a-Sway" when I'm gettin it. Sitting down, I feel like I'm trying too hard. Nahmeen?

 

[Deleted member 264575]

I practice standing. I film sitting (to keep the shot static). Sitting actually hurts my back more, no matter which kind of chair I use. Weird.

 

[TheReceder]

I epitomize the guy that would play in a Dad band... White socks and sandals, cargo shorts, of course I sit, I have to save my energy for important things... like finding the remote.

 

[hintz]

I believe that either is fine just so long as the bass sits about the same either way. But I always use a high stool rather than a low chair when sitting so I can achieve this and maintain a good posture. I also always use the strap so I don't hunch into my bass (if that makes sense?)....

 

[Engle]

I believe you should practice as you play. I’m usually standing. If I’m tired I’ll lean on a tall stool.
I put a platform on a stand for my keyboard/mouse.

 

[Spidey2112]

When you have mastered a task, it's redundantly unnecessary to practice...

#1 - Stand

#2 - Sit, at home... Squat, elsewhere

 

[bobba66]

Naked and screaming, like the moment of birth!

 

[gln1955]

Sitting when working out new songs or if I'm just beat. If I'm running through songs that the band plays, I stand because I want to practice like I'm gonna be doing it. How can I practice my smooth moves if I'm sitting?

 

[Snaxster]

Naked and screaming, like the moment of birth!

Yes, but naked and screaming sitting or standing?

 

[waveman]

Somewhat evenly. I sit while transcribing a new song when learning them. I do sit sometimes when generally practicing, but I also stand up more when practicing for a gig.

 

[jhm2112]

I stand 95% of the time, whether it’s band rehearsal or practice at home. I find that the ergonomics of playing sitting down doesn’t work for me.

 

[singlemalt]

Standing. Sitting for long periods kills my back, and I wack stuff on the desk with the bass trying to manage the computer.

I built a stand up height desk for everything.

If I get tired enough to want a seat, I’ve got a cushy, heavy duty drafting stool.

I don’t really count noodling on the couch whilst I pretend to watch tv as practice.

 

[ktedrow]

I mostly sit because it’s easier on my body, especially my shoulder.

Or maybe I’m just lazy.

 

[basspraiser]

I play sitting ( yes I'm a heratic...) So I practice the same way..

 

[Hevy T]

I would have voted for carrots but my dogs keep stealing them on me