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When I got turned on to bass playing, I wanted to learn as quick as possible and since I also have a pedagogical interest I payed close attention to the most effecient way to learn. One of the key elements seems to be relaxation. In both left and right hand you have to find and maintain a relaxed feeling. It was so obvious when I tried to learn a song and to quickly played at full speed. I was frustrated until I learned how my fingers and muscles operate. You cannot cheat and force your hands to play quickly. At first, decrease the tempo so that you can relax completely in left and right hand. You have to make sure your hands keep the relaxed feeling as you increase speed. If you just train to play as quick as possible, you will be good at playing sloppishly fast.