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Just make sure you know the difference between a slip jig, a jig, a reel and a polka (particularly the polka rhythm) so you understand the lingo. After that, it's likely to be the stereotypical 'Folk' music, meaning it will be modal (usually Dorian or Mixolydian) and a lot of bVII-I chord progressions.

[quote name='Low End Bee' post='1151023' date='Mar 5 2011, 10:59 PM'][/quote] This picture (the shadow on the wall in particular) looks like its been shot in 3D lol... Can someone with 3D glasses look at this picture and check

Great band, fantastic tune...

I don't know Doncaster very well, but this may be worth a shot; [url="http://www.musicground.com"]Music ground[/url] The address is on the contact page if you're interested

[quote name='Bilbo' post='1152888' date='Mar 7 2011, 07:58 PM']The drummer's an animal!!![/quote] Unfortunately, I can talk to the animals... *tumbleweed* Still need to become fluent in 'Guitard' though.

[quote name='Doddy' post='1152705' date='Mar 7 2011, 05:28 PM']The Rockschool grades are OK,and I've taught them,but I don't think I'd use them as a basis for lessons unless someone specifically wanted to do them. 'Multiple styles at a good level while putting heavy emphasis on groove'.... I get that,but how will you approach it? Will you be showing licks and playing songs,or will you be explaining how to create music? Will you be explaining the basics of scales and arpeggios and then expanding on them and using them musically? Will you be showing the student at least the basics of reading or will it all be ear and tablature? The main reason I'm asking,is because in your opening post you mention right at the beginning and right at the end that it's about the money as your finances are bad. I can understand why you'd think that you could earn a bit from teaching,but I wonder if you are actually thinking of teaching for the right reasons.[/quote] + 1 There's also a huge diffence between you WANTING to teach for a bit of money, and actually being able to/knowing how to teach. Being able to adapt to the student and changing your approach so that it maximises their learning is crucial. As is making sure that the pupil feels like they are progressing and that you facilitate progression so that they can move forward in every lesson (even if that means small steps) and so they know they are getting quality tuition for the money they have paid. The second that the student realises you're just using them as a cash machine and don't care about how they are progressing and aren't helping them to move forward as a player/musician, they will just stop the lessons. End of.

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[quote name='derrenleepoole' post='1152646' date='Mar 7 2011, 04:23 PM']Another vote for [url="http://www.soundcloud.com/fourfingerfunk"]Soundcloud[/url]. There's also an iPod app support for the site as well, which works really well and is another good way to get your music out to other listeners if you choose to use it.[/quote] + 10000000000 for soundcloud. Great idea and the dropbox element is VERY useful for remote recording

[quote name='chilievans' post='1151251' date='Mar 6 2011, 10:44 AM']I was lucky enough to receive a Shuker Jazz for my wife for christmas which I love.[/quote] You got a bass for your wife? That's the kind of 'For Trade' thread I need to find!!

I like Will Lee too, but I can't resist a good bun fight! *THROWS BUN*

[quote name='dmccombe7' post='1151236' date='Mar 6 2011, 10:31 AM']Matt Checked out your website and that's a really nice sound you have too. Nice style and technique on the samples. Liked it. Cheers Dave [/quote] Cheers Dave *whispers due to hi-jacking a Jazz bass thread* Those recordings were done on a P bass though!

[quote name='BurritoBass' post='1150800' date='Mar 5 2011, 06:26 PM']The first chip is gutting, the second is annoying and the third is instant mojo. I still have my late 80s MIJ P-bass and I love every dink now [/quote] + 1 If it makes you feel any better, I spent 30 minutes reading through Jerzy Droyd's "Ultimate Bass Set-Up Guide" and an additional hour laying out all of the tools (tuner, capo, cup of tea and a biscuit, rule, measuring templates), in the hope that the first set-up I've done on any bass since Droyd's PDF/book came out would be the best and most accurate one I've done ever and perfectly timed as my new jazz needed a bit of tweaking in time for (it's debut!) gig tomorrow. I then found that the Allen (Hex) key I needed to adjust the truss rod (slightly) was missing, the only one missing from a set of 30! Needless to say, I was GUTTED. FML.

PM'd with some (hopefully useful) info

Mate, that sounds really nice. I particularly like the way the harmonics match the full sound, there's a lot of presence!

A big + 1 for Flightcase Warehouse. Top quality cases and would probably just rip up the road if the same thing happened again.

[quote name='stewblack' post='1150054' date='Mar 4 2011, 10:28 PM']Anywhere away from the home is covered. Anywhere.[/quote] Indeed, but for £48 for my annual, specific musician's insurance (i.e. I specify/list all of my gear in detail so that they would replace the EXACT item) I'm covered for any item/s that are stolen from an unattended vehicle. This could be when you're moving gear in/out of a gig with the boot open or if you park your car in a dodgy item packed full of gear. I really agree with your advice about getting some insurance for such a small cost and such good cover. However, never had to use it so don't know if they ever actually pay out!

[quote name='bubinga5' post='1144750' date='Feb 28 2011, 06:25 PM']What is a MIM CS Jazz?[/quote] Sorry for the poor description. It's this.

Just acquired an additional bass to the collection (MIM Classic Series Fender Jazz Bass) and feel that the rosewood neck with white binding and block inlays would look really nice with a natural body. However, it has a currently has a sunburst body. Having never really undertaken major work before, I was wondering what the best route would be to get the natural body look. Buy one and then sell the sunburst body to offset some of the cost? Would a new one cost a lot? Where could I source one? Or would you simply strip the sunburst finish from it? If so, what is the best way to do it? Thanks in advance for the inevitable wealth of advice and hopefully this can help some other basschatters too

[quote name='gareth' post='1142366' date='Feb 26 2011, 02:28 PM']fender MIM classic series precision[/quote] +1 (Kind of) I recently bought a MIM Classic Series Jazz from Joe (captain black) on here for £350 (with a hardcase) Beautiful bass, great value and if another one pops up, make sure you're first to get it!

Just wanted to add that the show went very smoothly and was feeling much more comfortable thanks to help from some fantastic basschatters (who you know who you are!) Feel free to PM me if you find yourself in a similar situation Thanks again wonderful basschatters!

I'm currently working on transcribing this... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmQvxfo75K0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmQvxfo75K0[/url] I just can't get the frilly bits right! Any advice?

+1 for the Bass Merchant love. Bought lots of gear from them and have always thought that it's an excellent place to buy from. Latest thing I bought was from the website (Aggy TLC Compressor) and it was delivered at lightening speed and was priced very reasonably. Would definately use them again without a second thought.

To be fair though, part of providing tuition is to explain to students about being a professional musician, not just the technical/theoretical side of playing bass. Her drum tutor may have taught her to be the best practice room player in the world, but it means nothing if she can't conduct herself in the right way and get a gig. My tutor always made sure I conducted myself correctly as well as teaching me about playing the bass. Just for those who might be interested, I remember him telling me loads of stories from his early days to warn me of the dangers of not being professional... the best one being his story about turning up to his first reading gig and trying to be confident/friendly so he shook hands with all of the musicians and introduced himself, only to find a lot of angry faces. Turns out (after a word with the MD), the guy who had hired the band can be very picky about the musicians he hires. He had hired the function band THINKING that they'd played together for years. The MD did not want a young, depping musician drawing attention to the fact that he didn't know the band/music by introducing himself in front of EVERYBODY, as the guy would be watching like a hawk for mistakes and an excuse to get his money back lol. Lesson learned.

Just met up with Joe today to buy his Classic Series 70s Jazz bass. The instrument is fantastic and he even threw in a very nice hardcase that wasn't part of the listing! Really nice guy, had a collection of GAS inducing gear on hand when I went 'round and was really friendly (nearly as friendly as his lovely dog!) Buy with confidence and thanks again Joe! Matt

First Bass Owned: Fender Jazz Bass (Geddy Lee Sig.) 'Go To' Bass: '57 Classic Series Fender Precision (I only chose this because said "blind" gig may not be an appropriate place for an expensive/cherished bass!) 'Your' Bass: '73 Fender Jazz Bass