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[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1339599907' post='1691254'] I bet he feels welcome.. [/quote] Whatever about "welcome", he wants to be "liked".......but only on his Face Book page.

[quote name='jaydentaku' timestamp='1339599608' post='1691244'] Let's discuss [/quote] The only thing to discuss in this thread.....are you going to buy the OP's DVD. That's all he seems to be interested in.

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1339599385' post='1691240'] In all fairness I think he's in the affiliates section too. [/quote] OK, but this is the "Discussion" forum.

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1339597488' post='1691194'] Couple of thoughts: * Do the trip later - the countries you propose to visit are perfectly nice in September. Fewer tourists around, too, though many hotels, etc., may be closing up at season's end. [/quote] This seems the most logical, IMO. You could also throw in a special present for Mrs Chaypup, for being so supportive and understanding.

Your very first post on the forum, and you use it to promote yourself. Guess you wont be partaking in any discussions.

[quote name='Musky' timestamp='1339543958' post='1690481'] But yes, "thanks" is the best reply. [/quote] That's all I am saying.

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1339517874' post='1689761'] Crikey... what a question! Off the top of my head. mine would be something like (in no particular order): Cliff Burton Jaco Pastorius Geezer Butler Charles Mingus Horace Panter Aston Barrett Tom Jenkinson (aka Squarepusher) Dave Ellefson Rob Wright Jasper Høiby ...ask me again tomorrow and I might give a different list [/quote] What ????....no James Jamerson ???? Surely any list worth it's salt should have him at the top.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1339514848' post='1689650'] Nope. Firstly, no one is likely to compliment me on either my clothes or my car (you've not seen either, have you?). Secondly, my bass playing - at whatever level it sits - is something I'm genuinely proud of. My clothes are things I chose in a shop, my car's just a box on wheels which I paid money for; no skill or effort was involved. [/quote] Lets not split hairs here. If someone compliments you on your clothes or your car, they are complimenting your taste and your ability to choose well. The fact you dont dress well is neither here nor there. I just picked these examples to make a point. As I said, a compliment is a compliment.

I'm curious as to whether the people who get tongue tied with the word thanks, when complimented about their bass playing, can manage to get it out, when complimented about something else, say their clothes, or their car etc ? If yes, then what differentiates this from bass playing ? After all, is not a compliment a compliment. ?

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1339503260' post='1689357'] I'm just saying that being unable to say thanks in this case usually isn't as rude or awkward as in other social situations. [/quote] Possibly, but regardless of the situation, a person should be able to thank someone in [b]any [/b]situation.

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1339503140' post='1689350'] Because some people can't say what they don't mean [/quote] You dont have to "mean" anything. Saying thanks merely acknowledges the compliment that was given.

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1339502683' post='1689337'] Yes, but there are ways of expressing gratefulness for a compliment even without uttering a word. All a bit too subtle for someone, but not for others. Also, we are talking about a special situation in this case, I think, not quite the same as giving a presentation at the office etc., as music is art, and isn't "measurable" in the same way as other kinds of performance. [/quote] Again, I respect your opinion. However, I still cant get my head around someone who cant simply [b]SAY [/b]thanks.

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1339502252' post='1689330'] If someone says something nice to you it seems only sensible to thank them - regardless of whether or not you agree with them. File under "mmm, this is delicious" and "thank you for the lovely gift, you really shouldn't have". I always thank them for the compliment and thank them for coming and say how glad I am they enjoyed the show. If it's an actual bass player you sometimes get into a chinwag about gear etc. which is always good fun. I may not be the world's best bass player (and don't suppose I ever will), but at that particular point in time I was the best bass player playing on that stage [/quote] + 100 !!

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1339502094' post='1689324'] It's instrument-related only in the sense that bassists tend not to be over-confident arses like - erm - some other musicians Lack of [b]excessive[/b] confidence is not a bad thing, and does not equate [b]total[/b] lack of confidence. [/quote] I agree, but IMO someone who cant simply say "thanks", lacks basic confidence, regardless of "excessive", "over confident" or the instrument in question. You dont have to be an egotist to say thanks.

[quote name='steve-soar' timestamp='1339502017' post='1689320'] Next time we get compliaments, why not say, "yeah, cheers. I mix the output of both pickups to a kind of low mid thump, with a dark overtone, then I let the compressor add a cool slam, boost 180 Hz by about 3 Db, add a notch of 7K, just to let the bottom end have a bit of air, then the signal is sent to the 4 ten inch speakers, with a hot DI feed going FOH". And then watch their faces change. [/quote] Doubt if that'll happen, if people cant simply say "thanks".

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1339501470' post='1689306'] or even how to say thank you without feeling awkward [/quote] I would say this is a simple lack of confidende and down to personality, rather than any instrument related issue.

[quote name='EskimoBassist' timestamp='1339500621' post='1689286'] I don't think there's anything particularly outstanding about what I do as a bass player, I just try and fit in with the band as best I can! [/quote] Obviously the compliment giver thinks other wise. So why not just accept and enjoy it in the spirit that it was given ?

IMO, when someone gets a compliment, replying by saying "this was not right/that was not great", somehow throws the compliment back in the face of the giver. It is actually saying, "your opinion is wrong". A lot easier and friendlier to simply say "thanks".

Maybe it just that bassists are not, by the nature of the instrument's general role in the band, used to getting compliments. I'll bet most lead guitarist's would know what to say. Personally, I think it's a great "problem" to have to deal with.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1339499176' post='1689259'] +1 I have no idea what to say in response. [/quote] A simple "thank you" would usually suffice.

[quote name='ZMech' timestamp='1339025246' post='1682733'] Search out material on walking basslines. [/quote] Yes, even if you dont particulary care much for jazz, walking bass lines are great for learning how to out line a chord. I found this book very good. Has a play along CD too. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mel-Bay-Presents-Walking-Jazz-Lines-for-Bass-Jay-Hungerford-/120920628430?pt=Non_Fiction&hash=item1c276e5cce"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mel-Bay-Presents-Walking-Jazz-Lines-for-Bass-Jay-Hungerford-/120920628430?pt=Non_Fiction&hash=item1c276e5cce[/url]

Being able to play scales and modes all day long is all well and good, but 90% of the time, a bassist will play CHORD TONES. I would suggest that you start concentrating on these now. Chord tones and why they are so important is explained here : [url="http://www.studybass.com/lessons/bass-chord-patterns/chord-tones-are-primary/"]http://www.studybass.com/lessons/bass-chord-patterns/chord-tones-are-primary/[/url]

I found the book (see link below) by Jay Hungerford a big help. He covers what you ask, and a lot more. Comes with a CD. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mel-Bay-Presents-Walking-Jazz-Lines-Bass-Jay-Hungerford-/120920628430?pt=Non_Fiction&hash=item1c276e5cce"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mel-Bay-Presents-Walking-Jazz-Lines-Bass-Jay-Hungerford-/120920628430?pt=Non_Fiction&hash=item1c276e5cce[/url]

[quote name='AlanJ' timestamp='1338235897' post='1671409'] I am also quite sure that I would do myself an injury if I didn't warm up, [/quote] Possibly, but you seldom hear much about warming [b]down.[/b] This is just as important (maybe even more so) than warming up, as far as avoiding injury is concerned. Warming up helps to stretch and prepare the hand for the task ahead. Warming down helps to rid the body of toxins that can build up from activity, and allows the hand to return to it's normal relaxed state gradually.

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1337871031' post='1666767'] At home, I suppose its depends on what you are practising? [/quote] Sorry, but I have to disagree here. The tendons in the hand cant differenciate between for instance doing scales, playing songs, or merely doodling. All the hand knows is that it is being asked to do something that nature never intended, i.e. play the bass. Warming up gives it time to adjust and prepare for the task at hand (pun intended ), and IMO should be done every time you play, regardless of other circumstances.