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So,I've had another lesson with Janek today,and all I can say is that he keeps getting better..I've come away with another six months worth of things to study. And.... I had the pleasure of Jamming with him on stage at the gig/clinic tonight Top bloke.

[quote name='Mr Fudge' post='1013827' date='Nov 5 2010, 10:40 PM']These Apples. Barenaked Ladies.[/quote] Awesome.

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='1013164' date='Nov 5 2010, 12:14 PM']You say he couldn't be any worse with formal training, but some people people learn theory and stick rigidly to it, losing some of the feel on the way. Not saying that's the case here, but theory's not good for everyone.[/quote] If you have a good feel,learning theory won't take it away. If you have bad feel,learning theory won't help it. They work side by side.

He'd probably have played just . the same to be honest. He certainly wouldn't be any worse. .....And I still probably wouldn't have particularly liked him much.

[quote name='flyfisher' post='1012000' date='Nov 4 2010, 01:17 PM']Also, I wonder if the pup cover might help with interference, although I've never had a problem with my cover-less p-bass.[/quote] I believe that that's what the pickup cover was for. The bridge cover had a foam mute on the underside.

I bought a few CDs from Kevin,and everything was great. Well packaged,posted quickly and in great nick. Cheers mate

I've just bought a Sadowsky preamp from Etienne,and he's a pleasure to deal with. Super quick delivery and majorly well packaged and with good communication. What more could you want. Cheers buddy.

[quote name='silddx' post='1011889' date='Nov 4 2010, 12:03 PM']Also, you don't get to the level he is at and be happy playing a one note groove. He needs to solo.[/quote] No he doesn't. He's just been touring as MD for VV Brown for over a year,and doesn't solo at all in that gig. Also,his first solo album only had one or two bass solos on it.

I honestly have no idea why I decided to learn bass.

I want them both to work in conjunction with each,so both are equally important. When I was buying my Bergantino HS410 (which is the only cab that's ever really made me [u]have[/u] to own one), I tried a few different amps with it,and to me the Genz Benz worked with it really well-so that's what I bought.

[quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' post='1011396' date='Nov 3 2010, 09:46 PM']I have seen people doing this but never done it myself - could you give us the positions that you like to use and the chord name so that we can learn something new.[/quote] Yeah no problem...... Try a couple of 3 note chords up the neck for starters...... if you play a C,E Bb,you'll get a C7 chord (without the 5th). Now from there,if you flatten the E you'll get C minor 7 (C,Eb,Bb),or if you raise the Bb to a B you'll get a C major 7 (C,E,. All these chords are based round using the chord tones 1,3,7 (you can get away with omitting the fifth). Once you get comfortable with the shape,you can easily move them about. However if you drop down to,say,G,you would be better off raising the 3rd up an octave,as I find it gives it more clarity-so for a G7 you'd play G,F,B (1,7,10). Obviously you can get much deeper into it,but try these for starters. Then,it just becomes a matter of understanding chord structures and applying it to instrument.

I use them quite a bit. I'll occasionally do the 'power chords' like you mentioned,but I much prefer to play 'fuller' chords in the upper register.

Agreed. He's an awesome player and top bloke. I'm looking forward to my next lesson with him on Friday.

[quote name='phil.mcglassup' post='1007756' date='Oct 31 2010, 07:59 PM']Like I said before, I'm not note perfect but that is mainly due to playing without looking at the fingerboard and trying to look more competent and professional even though I will concentrate more on my left hand fingerwork on the night!![/quote] Slightly diverting things,but purposely not looking at the 'board to try and look more competent and professional isn't a good idea-especially if you screw up. Just play normally,and as you get comfortable you will naturally be able to look away from your instrument.

You can drop down to B if you want to. Matt Garrison and Janek Gwizdala both do this with theirs.

You've got a pretty limited choice really. If you want a UK magazine,then it'll have to be Bass Guitar Magazine. Although,I still prefer Bass Player.

It depends how deep you want to go. I'm sure there are a lot of people that play who struggle with just a major scale,but if you want to get into them,there are alot of scales to use. Don't look at them as bass specific either-they are the same for all instruments. Find a good theory book or website and you will find plenty to study. Start with the major scale and the main minor scales (natural,melodic,harmonic) and then take it from there.

With the bands I play with,we'll usually get an email from the bandleader of any new tunes to learn,and then we'll play them on the next gig-normally within the same week.

There's no point me telling you that you only need one amp. I've got a 3 heads,3cabs and a couple of combos.

Hmmmmmmm.... Worlds fastest bass lick? Nah.

[quote name='lojo' post='1004737' date='Oct 29 2010, 08:43 AM']Now the issue is, do we encourage them as they are, because they really have something as a unit? Or Tell them, well thats great, but really you should forget metal and whats cool in your pier group and go an learn real music theory (which is not cool to them)[/quote] It's not an either/or question. Encourage them to progress as they are,but also encourage them to improve their understanding of music. [quote name='silddx' post='1005314' date='Oct 29 2010, 03:21 PM']Clearly, even though you can read, you are not prepared for ALL CONCEIVABLE MUSICAL SITUATIONS and are therfore, NOT a SERIOUS MUSICIAN.[/quote] Where did that come from? Who says you have to be prepared for 'all conceivable musical situations'?

There was s full transcription of Bonny Watsons line in the July '05 issue of Bass Player if that helps.

'Insert obligatory Spectraflex plug here' Seriously though..... Spectraflex make great cables.

[quote name='silddx' post='1004602' date='Oct 29 2010, 12:20 AM']Ohhh god. Can you cook?[/quote] A little. Why?

[quote name='silddx' post='1004576' date='Oct 28 2010, 11:53 PM']It DOES become a burden when people like YOU say it is necessary to read and write music notation in order to be a complete musician, able to handle all scenarios. It is wrong, it is irresponsible, and it is DISCOURAGING for those beginning their journey into the wonderful world of playing in a rock band.[/quote] I find it more irresponsible to be neglect it. I never said anything about having to be able to handle all scenarios,but being able to read will help make you a more 'complete' musician,because it is a very important way of being able to communicate music. It's the same with ear training-both are important if you want to be a 'complete musician'(your phrase not mine). I always encourage new players to learn to read from the beginning. Alot of them may never use it outside of lessons or the practise room,but none of them have regretted learning it. Besides,virtually all other instrumentalists learn to read,why should bass players be any different? How is it wrong and irresponsible to encourage someone to learn as much as they can about their instrument?