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Don't worry butt, you'll smash it I'm sure

81%. The boy is good! It must be great fun making tunes with your son. I bought me eldest a bass but she didn't take to it. She's about to have piano lessons though

[quote name='Mr Fretbuzz' timestamp='1342124397' post='1730141'] Ace.... Any good instructors up the A40 then? .... :-) [/quote] Yeah my teacher's sound butt. Anne Cleaton her name is

I just had a mock exam and scored 76%

I'll get back to you on Sunday. I feel confident but I do tend to get a bit nervous. A little bit silly really as I'm 35 years old Good luck with the Grade 8 mate. I'll get there one day

Yeah thats the one bud

Morning all. Well its exam time again. Rockschool Grade 5. Exam starts at 11.20 on Sunday 12th. I'll let you know how it goes.

Thanks peeps

[quote name='Jack Cahalane' timestamp='1341930058' post='1726378'] Do you rest your picking forearm on the bass while you're playing? That can make your wrist hurt if you are [/quote] Yes I do. I'll try something else. Cheers Jack [quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1341938206' post='1726587'] Stop playing for a few days and see if it goes away. [/quote] I can't really stop at the moment as I've an exam on Sunday. I will have a rest after that mind

I'll try and post a pic later on. I don't feel tense when playing but I'll look into it. BTW I always play seated could that be something to do with it?

I seen to be having some aching in my right arm which I think is caused by playing my bass. Its mainly in my elbow but there's also I bit of aching in my wrist and shoulder. I play every day for 1.5 - 2 hours so nothing excessive. I really don't want to stop playing but I don't of there is anything else i can do? Does anyone else have the same problem who can offer me some advice? I'd really appreciate it

This is gonna be fantastic

Thanks guys

Ok, cool. I'll give it a crack

Morning all. I hoping for a little help. I've been playing for a year and a half and I'm happy enough with my actual playing its the improvising and writing side of things that I want too improve. I know my scales and modes and can play them all day long but when it comes to applying them to music things get a little muddy. My bass lines tend to be very basic boring What can I do to get passed this?

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