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    Major scale query

    in Theory and Technique

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    12 hours ago, Craigster said:

     

    I'm trying to learn and really understand scales. Without rushing into trying to learn every scale known to man, i thought it be good idea first to look up a few online bass major jam scales to play along to 

     

     

     

    Beginners bass course - for pick/plectrum

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Coilte

    On 03/04/2020 at 13:52, SlapMyBitchUp said:

    Does anyone have any recommendations for online beginners courses for 'pick playing'?

    Or failing that. What are some good isolated lessons/exercises?

     

    Carol Kaye is one of the most famous pick players. In the link below (see tip numbers 26 and 27) she gives detailed instructions on pick playing. Plenty here to keep you occupied for a while. 

    https://www.carolkaye.com/www/education/tips1.htm

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    best bass line ever ?

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Coilte

    49 minutes ago, Cosmo Valdemar said:

    Glenn Cornick wasn't it?

    Correct. !!! The late great Glenn Cornick was on bass for Tull's first four or five albums. He is/was one of my favourites, with a very busy but lyrical style. As well as his amazing playing on " Living in the Past" and" Bouree," check out his playing in Tull's lesser known track "Jeffrey Goes to Leicester Square" from the "Stand Up" album. 

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyFWn4uYC_4

    LOCAL BAND PRACTICE SESSIONS

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    58 minutes ago, Boogiebass said:

    Thanks Coilte, I'm overloading here, trying various practice sessions, so many variations on learning isn't there, regards Ray

    Yes, it can be very overwhelming for a new player with all the information being fired at him.  My advice would be to take your time and find a site or tutorial that you like and stick with that, rather than chopping and changing. Regardless of what route/site/tutorial you decide on... CHORD TONES...will always be the bassist's friend. 😉

    LOCAL BAND PRACTICE SESSIONS

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    10 hours ago, Boogiebass said:

     

    10 hours ago, Boogiebass said:

    My plan is to learn what I can in a period of 6mths 

    As previously mentioned, a good teacher will get you off to a good start. In the mean time, on the theory side of things... (knowing some basic theory is always going to be beneficial)... dont fall into the trap of concentrating exclusively on scales. No doubt they are extremely important...but so too are CHORD TONES. These are what the bassist plays most of the time...not scales. The site linked below emphasises the importance of chord tones. You could do a lot worse than to go to the study guide on the site and starting where you deem appropriate, work through the lessons. The first thing to learn IMO is where all the notes are on the fretboard. Start with the first five frets. 

    Happy Anniversary !!💘

     

    https://www.studybass.com/lessons/bass-chord-patterns/chord-tones-are-primary/

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    LOCAL BAND PRACTICE SESSIONS

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    1 hour ago, Boogiebass said:

    Could I lower the strings on the bridge to make the string lower on the frets so there not so far to press, pretty easy to press down near the Nut end as usual.

    Absolutely...having the action (that's the official name 😉) low will stop you wasting unnecessary energy when fretting. 

     

    BTW...here is another clip on fretting lightly.

     

     

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    LOCAL BAND PRACTICE SESSIONS

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    Posted · Edited by Coilte

    4 hours ago, Happy Jack said:

     I picked up a a bass for the first time on my 49th birthday at the end of December 2005. 

    Well done. I always assumed you were playing longer than that. 👍 I myself, am a late starter too...around the same age as you did.

     

    @ OP (Ray) : Just one more thing that is often over looked by new bass players...safe.. (note I did not say "good" or "correct").. technique. I know that "Happy Jack" will agree that it is well worth being aware of. It will help you to experience many years of injury free playing.

    Learning safe technique at the start is great because unsafe habits dont have a chance to become established. The links below should be of some help. In a nutshell...try to keep both wrists as straight as possible as often as possible.  Try also to have the hands relaxed and not put a death grip on the neck. Pressing down on the strings only requires a minimal force.

     

     

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    LOCAL BAND PRACTICE SESSIONS

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    4 hours ago, Nicko said:

    Why don't you just take some bass lessons and join a band - its the best way to improve your playing and you can learn the rest as you go along. 

    Plus 1.

    OP... try to find some other like minded musicians to jam with. Later, when you feel that you are ready, then maybe form a gigging band with your jamming friends, or seek out "bassist wanted" advertisements. 

    In the mean time get some lessons and/or play along to songs in the genre of your choice. IMO playing along to songs is a great way to develop your ear...plus your groove and sense of timing.

     

    Best of luck on your journey. 🙂

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    Stiffness in hands the morning after gigs

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    Posted · Edited by Coilte

    43 minutes ago, Happy Jack said:

    Lots of well-intended advice here, but a surprising amount seems to be about building strength and tightening your grip. That may well be the answer to all your problems, but in that case you'd be the polar opposite to me. 

    Playing bass involves keeping both hands and their fingers under more-than-usual tension for long periods. What I need is not more tension but more stretching to loosen everything up.

    As an experiment, try this. Use your left hand to stretch back each finger (and the thumb) on your right hand, one by one, as far as is comfortable with the web between fingers feeling the stretch. Don't overdo it, don't hurt yourself. Then reverse hands.

    Repeat this randomly all day while you're watching TV or staring idly into space, and see how your hands feel later.

    Totally agree. If the OP is gigging regularly then he obviously has enough strength already. 

    You beat me to it, as I was also going to suggest gentle stretches.

    OP...before you go on for a gig, try doing some gentle stretches (as mentioned above by Happy Jack..or from the clips below. There are lots of others on YT). Spend a few minutes doing them. Do the same immediately  after  the gig and again just before you go to bed. It may seem like a nuisance, but each session should only take a few minutes and IMO is well worth the (minimal) time and effort.

     

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