philparker

I'm currently learning/playing this piece (ABRSM Grade 5C) and I start off with barring from the E on the D string to the A on the G string then moving up 2nd finger to B hammer 4th finger to C ; move up 1st finger on D, 4th to E; moving down 1st finger on C 4th to D. second time around, the additional A is played with the 4th finger from D on the G string to A on the D string etc. Same pattern again, but up one semi-tone. I think I got the sheet music for the Paul Chambers' verses from this forum!

[quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1360875933' post='1977869'] ...so thats a +1 ? !! [/quote] No, that's an n+1 !!

I've been trying to reduce my collection to 2 x electric guitar (already done) 2 x bass guitar (nowhere near) 2 x classical guitar (ditto) 2 x travel guitar; 2 x novelty (anything)... ...but I obviously need to add another DB/EUB!

I've got the score for classical guitar - if you want to transpose it? It had altered tuning with the low E string down to C; it does sound excellent on DB in that clip!

I practise in the hallway at the base of the stairs, large mirror to the side, not being worried about using 'plenty of bow'; no distractions and I sometimes set a timer for each discipline of practice to make sure I get the time in! When the neighbours are out I sometimes practise in the lounge, but there are distractions, so I'm quite happy with the hallway and I'm quite happy with my progress after only 4 months.

Yep! That strikes a chord!

Sorry to hear that - I can't imagine a day without a stringed instrument of some sort, which is probably why I have so many hanging about the place, whether classical guitar electric bass or more recently double bass. I've only been playing DB for 4 months, but I would definitely have withdrawal symptoms!

It will shape itself eventually!

Rub it along the top!

+1 I'm looking forward to this - I wish I had hte time, skill and patience to make guitars!

I live in a Semi - and I took to practising in the hallway with the doors through to the living room closed, hoping that it will reduce the volume (I was going to say noise!), not that they take consideration when they're doing DIY. I found that when I was trying to keep the noise down, I was not bowing as well or getting my dynamics right - and my teacher was telling me to use 'lots of bow' etc. so I decided to never practice half-heartedly again! I also practise in the day time as much as I can when they're out and I'm off-shift from work. I'm not too sure that it would work as well in a Flat, though?!

Depends how strictly 'funk' it has to be, but you could always consider something by REEF?

Ironically - I do have black nylon coated strings on my most commonly played bass (fretless, I don't think they would suit fretted?!).

I play classical guitar as my 'first' instrument and to a comparative advanced level. I started many, many years ago at the age of nine: I first started bass guitar at the age of 15. My first priority digit-wise is and always has been to look after my nails, but it's not always easy. I do suffer with some problems, including 'hooked' nails and I have spoken to nail specialists as well as many concert players about this problem and I've had to adjust both my style and my nail shape over the last few years. (I've tried acrylic as well, but that didn't work!) It is harder to keep a 'short' nail extension when your nails curve, but it is imperative to keep them as short as possible, whilst still having a clean nail sound, to avoid the nails splitting or breaking and to carefully file and smooth the nails every two or three days. I try to keep mine at about 3 mm - 4 mm long, which represents 1 mm - 2 mm higher than the highest bit of flesh on the finger tip and that works great for playing any piece. I have never had any problem whatsoever playing bass with my finger nails getting in the way and I always play finger-style on bass and often fretless. Perhaps my wrist is a little closer to the bass body and the angle of my finger is more on the fleshy side. I'm now also 3 month into the double bass without any detrimental effect playing that and mixing with my classical guitar.

Some answers on the EB MM Forum: [url="http://forums.ernieball.com/music-man-basses/55183-so-what-exactly-classic-stingray.html"]http://forums.ernieball.com/music-man-basses/55183-so-what-exactly-classic-stingray.html[/url]

Those pictures are inaccessible as they're in 'private album'!

I've just seen that I can get a Status Graphite neck, unlined fretless, for £286. I might give that a try!

It's a good idea and something I've been mulling over for some time as I play fretless far more often than fretted, but I do love my '96 EB MM Ray. I once saw one for sale on eBay for a couple of hundred quid that should have fit my guitar as a bolt-on, but mine has 6 screws and this had 4?! Any Luthier should be able to do this and a conversation with one should confirm how practical this will be. I was thinking of asking Brian Eastwood the next time I bump into him when I'm travelling up north: [url="http://www.brianeastwoodguitars.co.uk/index.html"]http://www.brianeastwoodguitars.co.uk/index.html[/url] I've no idea how expensive it would be, but I would expect a few hundred pounds?!

Finding mistakes in scores and sheet music is quite common. Whilst B# can be correct in some circumstances, I agree that I wouldn't expect to see it in anything less than grade 5!

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1357329936' post='1921285']Got the weekend to practice but my rufus reid book still hasnt arrived [/quote] Don't worry - it will take you months to get through the Rufus Reid book - I use mine in between my other books on scales, studies and repertoire (with the bow) and I've hardly touched the surface of it. It is a great book, though!

Yeah - very disappointing, the dates were perfect for me and I had an inner excitement at the prospects of a surge of improvement at just the right time!