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[quote name='BurritoBass' post='939540' date='Aug 29 2010, 07:29 PM']I didn't see it & wasn't a fan of the 80s at the time (or now!) musically BUT I think any decade can easily find 100 great moments. I keep finding 80s moments that were better than I'd initially given them credit.[/quote] I reckon they could find 100 greatest moments in this video alone! Okay, maybe not 100 greatest moments, but definately 100 great mullets/moustaches!

[quote name='Doddy' post='939462' date='Aug 29 2010, 05:04 PM']I don't know of anything like Drumsense for bass. Basically all Drumsense teachers use the same body of material fairly systematically-it's a decent idea,but not something I'd personally go for as I prefer a more individual approach. As far as Grades and stuff,I don't have any grades at all,but have comfortably taught grade 8 of both Rockschool and RGT. What level should you aim for? I'd never settle for being anything less than better than I am now. If someone wanted to look at grade 5 for example,could you do it with no problems? I'd certainly expect you to. Can you explain how scales and arpeggios are made up? You should be able to. I know a lot of teachers who have very little experience in the gigging world,have no clue about reading,don't understand the basics and generally teach songs in a rock style (with tab)week in,week out.To me,these guys are doing the students a disservice because ultimately the students learn nothing.[/quote] +1 However, a teacher's enthusiasm and ability to pass on what they know is what you need most. Any idiot can learn the RGT/Rockschool syllabus as it is possible to pass such exams through simple repetition and practicing scale/arpeggio patterns. A good teacher will go the extra mile and explain WHY such tools are important and show/explain how they can be used to improve your playing. This will mean that as a tutor you need a solid understanding of harmonic and melodic function alongside a secure knowledge of the bass in order to show pupils how theory can be practically applied. Don't worry about being the greatest bass player EVER though. I know a lot of EXCELLENT players (including one of my past tutors) who are dreadful teachers and visa versa.

[quote name='BurritoBass' post='939446' date='Aug 29 2010, 04:44 PM']It's Musicground though & they are not the cheapest[/quote] I was thinking, it seems a bit extreme.

Is this about the right price for this bass? For some reason, it seems wrong. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1957-Fender-American-Vintage-Reissue-P-Bass-Precision-/260627580660?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1957-Fender-American...ents_Guitars_CV[/url]

Jay-Z and Beyonce - Bonnie and Clyde '03 What a brilliant bass line!

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='938978' date='Aug 28 2010, 07:14 PM']Ah, yeah. I'd forgotten about them. I remember looking in when I was trying to find venues to gig in a few years back. I think their policy was "no drums, no distortion, no feedback"... not much good for the stoner-doom stuff I was playing at the time. Might have more luck this time![/quote] Last time I played there the set-up did not include drums, but we had a big PA rig and every member of the band was either mic'd, playing with a pick-up or DI'd from an amp in it, so they are pretty reasonable. REALLY nice venue to play too, good atmosphere and good space (maybe a bit small, but you want intimate gigs for acoustic stuff )

The Bridge Hotel also like their Acoustic acts! (Or at least they did a few years ago when I used to gig on that scene!) Try there

[quote name='The Goatreich' post='938118' date='Aug 27 2010, 02:28 PM']The main struggle at the moment is playing along to the metronome, maybe it is time to point him towards someone that can help him out long term.[/quote] Don't get fooled into thinking that a student's failings are due to the standard of your tuition. The chances are, it is partly your fault (for allowing him to have free lessons based entirely on his terms - learning songs he likes and teaching him techniques that he requested, such as slap) but the main cause of this problem probably lies with him. Because he has learnt on his own terms, he is obviously going to resist when you ask him to do something tedious and easy yet VERY time consuming (as progress will only come through a lot of practice.) Unfortunately, students will do ANYTHING to learn the cool stuff and avoid the hard work and as the tutor/experienced musician, you have to find a fun way to engage them so that they will do both. Good Luck!

This is a classic. And the added bonus of Pino playing the live version. Quality! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYRmQRtS3cw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYRmQRtS3cw[/url]

[quote name='risingson' post='934925' date='Aug 24 2010, 04:01 PM']Touring is a good laugh, although you need to be prepared for hanging around a lot of the time which can be such a pain. I love seeing new places on the continent though, that's what's great about it... being places you're unlikely to have seen had you not embarked on a tour in the first place.[/quote] +1. The hanging around bit makes me crave a useless sound engineer so I can at least spend some of the time doing something. Then you actually get a bad sound engineer and the extra work/poor night's sleep/sugar and caffiene rush combination just makes you more angry than you've ever been! But I bloody love it!

I once played in a band and went off on tour and the singer, who was a MASSIVE tool, started to really annoy us all. He also used to insist on wearing a scarf/pashmina thing for shows. This led to the guitarist suggesting that we all dry-wipe our arses on his scarf before he puts it on for the show. We did and the keyboard player even managed to squeeze a fart on it. The worst thing was, he never noticed so we proceeded to do it for a full 8 days before he noticed and threw it away. *hangs head in shame*

[quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='648822' date='Nov 8 2009, 03:48 PM']Thanks I'd never dream of selling that bass! ever!! im gonna teach my kids to play it one day! lol [/quote] It's now up for sale/trade! What are you thinking?!!

[quote name='bubinga5' post='925220' date='Aug 14 2010, 10:02 PM']i dont think i have ever seen a guy play the bass like this guy can...hes a magician...IMO there is nothing that is not good about Sharay's playing...solid sh*t with fills that just take ur breath away...the more i hear this guy play the more i think he is the best in the pocket player in the world... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff2CCSzjeHg&playnext=1&videos=aahhFS6QsOA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff2CCSzjeHg...eos=aahhFS6QsOA[/url] I know Pino is good but this guy has got it locked.. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JBPFYjY01I&playnext=1&videos=q38ziwbZSKY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JBPFYjY01I...eos=q38ziwbZSKY[/url][/quote] That guy is good, but Pino and Steve Jordan are a pretty difficult rhythm section to top! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TesSAq6uY34"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TesSAq6uY34[/url]

[quote name='Shonks' post='929369' date='Aug 19 2010, 09:00 AM']blimey - hung drawn and flippin quartered. ok, ok ok, twas me - I was having a larf - soooo anal ---- lighten up - its only 4 strings and a plank of wood.... ,....oh...now I'm gonna rip everyone off...... bann me and Marcus then............UP YOURS![/quote] Sorry dude, i didn't mean it like that! PERSONALLY, i don't see what the problem is because you were only having a laugh but my point is that if admin want to over-react so badly, and feel that you committed such an HORRID crime, then why not punish you in a manner that fits the over-reaction? Maybe because they feel guilty for over-reacting and spoiling the fun? P.s. (The deep underlying sarcasm in my previous post was clearly lost in translation :S sorry!)

[quote name='Machines' post='929343' date='Aug 19 2010, 08:15 AM']Shonks explanation was deemed to be a flat out lie, something we have since proven (via the 2nd email address) and he has not felt the need to dispute. [/quote] I fail to see how the admin can justify this decision. If that is the case and we have a liar amongst our ranks, why let Shonks continue with ANY form of account on here? Surely both accounts should be suspended/removed because if this person thinks they can lie and fool admin, they aren't going to think twice about lying to us (and possibly ripping people off via sales etc.) Should you not be removing the individual rather than the additional account, to protect honest users in this forum? and as this is not the case, why has Basschat failed to enforce a fair and equal punishment to both account users?

The Roots - The Next Movement [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qm7Xt2Qsjcg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qm7Xt2Qsjcg[/url]

[quote name='Beedster' post='924446' date='Aug 13 2010, 10:21 PM']Well I tried to stay positive by pointing out the good playing in the clip but +10000 to you mate, his initials are BS, says it all really [/quote] I'm just being honest. I'm just really not a fan (I also think it's disgraceful to play a Stanley Clarke gig and show NO respect. BS just acted as if it was another BS worship opportunity and showed no sensitivity, personally or musically to the ACTUAL gig he was supposed to be playing. That, to me, is just the sign of a poor musician.)

[quote name='Beedster' post='924424' date='Aug 13 2010, 09:46 PM']Terrible, really terrible, I'd rather watch the Pistols live in '77, at least there was energy and emotion.... OK, if I have to be objective, Flea's by far the best man on the stage. I took a lot of abuse on here (or BW) when I rated him as one of the bass great three years back, I stand by it, in that clip he does what he needs to, not showing off, just playing what works. BB's OK also in that he's at least musical as opposed to technical. Too much fat and money, and way way way too many basses on that stage for my liking C[/quote] I agree! I can't believe how BAD (not the good kind of bad either) Billy Sheenan really is. Why does he think that bass players (renowned for loving subtle, sensitive and groovesome lines) would enjoy watching him poorly emulate Steve Vai's egocentric masturbatory guitar style but with only 4 strings? The man is simply a disgrace, to Stanley Clarke, bass playing and general musicianship! He should be shunned by all!

[quote name='bh2' post='924135' date='Aug 13 2010, 04:56 PM']I love sonic blue... lookie here... Not mine I'm afraid.[/quote] BEAUTIFUL! *Droooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool*