You absolutely did not screw up by not "studying" bass. And I've never subscribed to the idea that there are rules when it comes to thumb placement, since rules assume uniformity among players. People have different hand sizes, finger dexterity and playing styles, so it would be silly to conform to a standard that only works for certain people.

There will always be players who can do things you can't, but that doesn't mean you're not a good bassist. And a lot of the greatest musicians in the world are not technical players, but rather rely on their instincts. Someone who wants to become a session player will know a lot more about theory and technique than someone whose objective is to write and play his own music in his own style. And a few music teachers I know, including the poor soul (a session player) who tried to teach me guitar many years ago, admit that sometimes lessons can be detrimental because an aspiring player with strong musical instincts and the capability of playing by ear will find his natural abilities supplanted by the "rules" and become a less creative player. Obviously that's not always the case, but great rhythm instrument players often have inherent abilities that trump formal education.

You can keep trying to learn complicated bass lines by ear and that will broaden your playing abilities, even if you never get them quite perfect. It's good to challenge yourself. But there's nothing wrong with being an instinctive, self-taught bassist! We're usually more interesting to listen to than the ones who think there are rules!

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