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Old 12-02-2010, 09:01 AM
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A couple of tips are, 1 - keep your fingertips lubricated. If you've ever watched a professional classical player, you'll see him/her wipe their fingertips against the edge of the nose or on the forehead. This picks up a little oil for lubrication. 2- when you slide on the bass strings, roll your finger as you slide, so you are sliding on the soft part of the finger not the hard tip. This action reduces the squeaking significantly, particularly when there is lubrication.

All of this is part of technique, though.
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