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[size=5]Hello Bassists. [/size] [size=5]The new eBook 'Developing Songo Bass' is available now. In this book I cover:[/size][list] [*][size=5]Clave (Son & Rumba in both directions)[/size] [*][size=5]Cascara[/size] [*][size=5]Campana Patterns[/size] [*][size=5]Traditional Bass Tumbaos (That influence Songo) Son Montuno, Guaracha, Guaguanco, Mambo, Danzon, Cha Cha Cha, Guajira, Mozambique[/size] [*][size=5]50 original Songo Tumbaos along with the clave. Using influences of Funk & Rock.[/size] [/list] [size=5]My aim with this book is to get the player to really internalise the clave and see how it works with the lines that are written. [/size] [size=5]You can purchase the ebook from my online book store along with my other ebooks 'Bass Workshop' & 'Bass Workshop Volume 2'.[/size] [size=5]Many thanks for reading.[/size] [size=5]CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE STORE: [url="http://www.payhip.com/SGM"]http://www.payhip.com/SGM[/url][/size] [size=5]Simon.[/size]

When you're improvising it's about using the tools you have. Scales, Modes, Chord Tones, Rhythm, Tension/Dissonance etc etc...... Running up & down a scale doesn't really make for good lines. The whole point is to be specific to start with. You're specific by playing the chord. Use the chord tones, Incorporate some approach notes (chromatic or diatonic), use some different rhythmical ideas. A good idea is to record the changes you need to solo over. Then try lines over them. Improvisation is essentially "on the spot composition" and needs to be treated like that. Develop your solo.

Hi All. WOOOHOOOO. My new e-book 'Bass Workshop Volume II' is available now. In it I expand on the ideas and exercises covered in Volume 1 plus much more like Extended Harmony, Technique, Scales & Modes, Soloing & Improvisation, Extended Chord Tone/Approach Note Patterns, Muted Lines, Using A Pick, Slapping & Popping, The Musical Toolbox Principle, Bass Duets. I really hope you enjoy it.......Please share and spread the word. I'll be forever indebted to you. I may even buy you a pint :-) http://payhip.com/b/pA9f

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Ever so sorry folks.......I didn't read the guidelines :-) Please feel free to delete it...... Sorry.

Here is a composition using the Ebow. [url="https://soundcloud.com/simongouldingmusic/ebow-mix"]https://soundcloud.com/simongouldingmusic/ebow-mix[/url] I hope you enjoy it. Simon.

Hi Bass Folks...... Here are a couple of short videos documenting the bass tracking sessions for my upcoming 3rd album. These were all 1st take recordings and probably won't be used (you never know) but the tunes are getting there. I hope you enjoy them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWV99luzvIc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcEPNTWAAf0 Best Wishes. Sy.

If you play something from a record without the notation, do you know what you're doing?......You should absolutely know you're doing. It is very important to know what you're playing inside out.....otherwise what's the point? But, hey the listener doesn't care so why bother.......Pfffft. Of course it makes a difference knowing what key you're in, what the chords are that you're playing over, the rhythms you're playing. Also it's important to know what the other instruments are doing as well. If you're given a set of chord changes, counted in. what do you play? But even if your playing along to records etc you should still know what you're playing. I think reading and theory are heavily related. Isn't it better to be able to read the language you're learning? In your post you said you understand the note relationships to the harmony........So you understand what you're playing. Are you not a better player & musician because of knowing that? I'm sure you are.

[quote name='AntLockyer' timestamp='1405005594' post='2497845'] I don't agree. [/quote] Why? It isn't important to understand what you're playing?

The ability to read is a tool that musicians have......nothing more. Like slapping, tapping, whatever......There are many many session & gigs that don't require reading. Understanding music and what to play, totally, but not reading. There are also situations that require you to read all the time. There is not one MD, composer, arranger etc etc that will use tab. Chord charts, Nashville numbers, yes but to play using these you need to know music and what to play. Absolutely, you're booking Pino etc for who they are and what they do but you wouldn't book them on a reading gig. Having this "tool" allows you to say "Yes" to gigs.

My point was that you're not associating your neck with music using tab. Simply numbers......We must understand everything we play, it's so important. Tab doesn't let you develop musically. It doesn't let you think musically and it doesn't let you understand what you are playing the way standard notation does. To use tab you must have heard the song first or know the song to some extent. That's why it isn't used in any form of performance etc. Why is it beneficial to develop you ear in music?......Why do you think? This TAB v Standard notation debate should not exist......but sadly it does and will continue to do so. Yes, learning to read and understand music is hard but it's FAR more beneficial than a short cut, painting by numbers system.

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The problem with TAB is that there is no musical information or content contained in it. When you're learning your bass you need to associate your neck in pitches (notes) first, this is how we improve as musicians. Not by associating it with numbers. TAB does not allow us to do this. It stops us from learning music because TAB isn't music it's simply a numbers system developed for people who don't know how to read. In my opinion, and that's all this is, TAB will not help you develop as a bass player and certainly won't help you musically. If you want to learn a piece of music without reading the notation then use your ears. That's far more beneficial.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Our aim is to develop our bass playing and musicianship at the same time. Developing both aspects in tandem. Learn to read, improve your ear. Leave TAB alone. Some people on Facebook etc have put forward the argument saying "What about the Nashville Number System, that's numbers"......But the difference is that the Nashville system is used by studio musicians for ease of transposition and is fast to write down on sessions that have a fast turn over. You need to know music and your harmonised scale to use and read it. TAB you don't. You don't find it in any professional musical situation whatsoever.......Why does it exist then in music education?[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Sorry for rambling on.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Best regards.[/font][/color]

The problem with TAB is that there is no musical information or content contained in it. When you're learning your bass you need to associate your neck in pitches (notes) first, this is how we improve as musicians. Not by associating it with numbers. TAB does not allow us to do this. It stops us from learning music because TAB isn't music it's simply a numbers system developed for people who don't know how to read. In my opinion, and that's all this is, TAB will not help you develop as a bass player and certainly won't help you musically. If you want to learn a piece of music without reading the notation then use your ears. That's far more beneficial. Our aim is to develop our bass playing and musicianship at the same time. Developing both aspects in tandem. Learn to read, improve your ear. Leave TAB alone. Some people on Facebook etc have put forward the argument saying "What about the Nashville Number System, that's numbers"......But the difference is that the Nashville system is used by studio musicians for ease of transposition and is fast to write down on sessions that have a fast turn over. You need to know music and your harmonised scale to use and read it. TAB you don't. You don't find it in any professional musical situation whatsoever.......Why does it exist then in music education? Sorry for rambling hahaha Best regards.

Hello again BC'ers...... I like to thank all of you that have checked out and purchased my new e-book BASS WORKSHOP. I really hope you're getting something out of it. Here is a little snippet from it. Major 7th chord tone inversions in all 12 keys moving onto altered chords. If you're interested, the book £6.00 and is over 100 pages covering: [list] [*]Reading Standard Notation (NO TAB) [*]Bass Line Construction [*]Harmony [*]Chord Tones With Approach Notes [*]Inversions [*]Developing A Groove [*]Playing With The Kick Drum [*]Cuban Tumbao & Clave [*]Bass Styles [*]Triads [*]Reading Odd Time [*]Transcriptions [/list] You can check out the snippet here and if you're interested you can get the E-Book from [url="http://www.payhip.com/SGM"]http://www.payhip.com/SGM[/url] Thanks guys and I'm sorry for the plug........I really hope you enjoy the book. Please let me know what you think. All the best. Simon. [attachment=166362:CT inversions 1.jpg][attachment=166363:CT inversions 2.jpg][attachment=166364:CT inversions 3.jpg]