Andrew Pouska presents a good article on Bass technique posted at: http://www.studybass.com/lessons/bass-technique/about-bass-technique/
He states “No one was physically born to play bass (or any instrument but voice for that matter). As a bass player you are adapting your hands and body to this musical instrument.” He shares the opinion of many that “… there is no single, correct way of playing the bass — only better and worse ways.”
For Andrew, he proposes 4 main bass technique goals:
- Avoid injury and musician health problems
- Clarity and good tone
- Efficiency/Economy
- Accuracy
He concludes with sound advice: “The bass guitar is only 50 years old or so. There are many things to be discovered. Practice a lot and always keep an open mind.”