andyonbass

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1391953913' post='2362910'] Good afternoon, Andy... I searched for 'flute lessons skype uk' and got a fair return, such as ... [url="http://www.jqflute.com/skype-flute-lessons.html"]Flute lessons, Skype...[/url] Worth a look, maybe..? [/quote] Never realised you could get Skype lessons!! Thanks for the link, I will suggest this to my daughter [quote name='essexbasscat' timestamp='1391955298' post='2362931'] Begin by just blowing into the hole (as you would blow into a milk bottle to produce a note) with the aim of producing long notes of consistant volume and quality. Practice this until a consistent note can be produced when required. Once that is acheived, attach the other part of the instrument and practice until notes can be produced to the same consistancy. Understanding of the musical scale will help with pitch recognition and the art of producing the correct note when required. Knowing the scale and understanding music theory will help with visualising the note in the mind before aiming to produce it, always a bonus with wind instruments. Progress with wind instruments does go much quicker though if there's someone more experienced playing the same intrument. They'll provide real time examples of how it's done, answer questions (hopefully) and inspire progress. Hope that helps [/quote] Sound advice, thanks. Will pass this on also

So my daughter comes home from Air Cadets the other night with a flute. She's in the marching band and has been banging away on a drum but her logic is "it'll be easier to march with a flute!" She can't actually play one (although she can make some flute-like noises!) but her brief was to see if she could figure it out as there is no-one else there who knows how to play one, let alone teach her! If there are any BC'ers who have any hints or tips or could point us to an internet or other resource that might give her a fighting chance I/we would be most grateful........... Thanks in anticipation..... Andy

Recent transaction with Mel all went very well with no hiccups. Echo all the good egg comments above and happy to trade with her anytime

You could get an ACG graft for just a bit over your budget if you could manage it. My ACG fretless works really well for rock.....

Make sure you have a good right hand technique as well, Geoff ⬆︎covers this in one of his lessons iirc.........

Recent transaction with Pete went off smoothly, instant payment and he was a pleasure to deal with. I'd have no hesitation in trading with him in the future!

Nowt to do with me - I already have a '200'! If anyone's looking for one.....[url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/rare-yamaha-slb100-electric-upright-bass/1044912545"]http://www.gumtree.c...bass/1044912545[/url] Andy

I recently sold my ten2 combo to a BC member in Denmark. I used Parcel2go standard service, which uses UPS, and I was pleasantly surprised at how efficient it was. Check out the [url="https://www.parcel2go.com/universaltracking.aspx?tk=P2G17394084&utm_source=parcel2goorders&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ORDER_CONFIRMATION_v2"]Tracking details[/url] to get some idea of the service.

Try posting in the EUB/Double Bass forum - you'll probably have more luck. In fact if you do a search in the EUB/Double Basses For Sale you should see if any have been sold recently and for how much Hope this helps…...

Recent transaction with Lars went smoothly with no hiccups He paid by international bank transfer and was very quick to respond to emails. He informed me directly the amp arrived. This was my first international transaction and Lars was very helpful and made the whole experience easy and pleasant.

Recent trade deal with Stew went off perfectly, I gotta say, the amp was in perfect condition, well packed and sent exactly as promised. I would happily recommend any deal with him - a credit to the forum!!

[url="http://www.discoverdoublebass.com/term/accurate-shifting/"]THIS[/url] should help - courtesy of BC's own Geofbassist. Check out the website and sign up to receive each new lesson Good luck!

[quote name='BigBeatNut' timestamp='1388599662' post='2323887'] A new one (to me) - Cort GB75 fretless with East U-retro pre. Lovin' it [/quote] Congratulations! Its a lovely instrument, used to be mine and the only reason I sold it was the arrival of my AGC ⬇ [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/andyonbass/media/DSCF3330_zpsb1598b72.jpg.html"][/url][url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/andyonbass/media/DSCF3322_zps87e202bf.jpg.html"][/url]