Update

My previous diagrams were how I learnt neck positions but probably not exactly how I actually use them. Seems the main difference is addition of Position 6 which is like an up-side-down Position 2. Along with the insertion of Position 1 while shifting one down to Position 0.

Exercises

  • Play everything ascending and descending.
  • Play up one pattern and down the next.
  • Play in diatonic 3rds, 4ths, 5ths, and 6ths.
  • Also 7ths and 9ths though this may require combining patterns.
  • Play in 3, 4, and 5 note runs.

Sequence

TTSTTTS

Position 0

Position 1

Position 2

Position 3

Position 3a (Variation)

Position 4

Position 5

Position 6

Shifting pattern

Sliding pattern (Chuck Sher: Improvisor’s Bass Method )

Remember, slide up with first finger and down with pinkie.