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    Reading Music

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I've never understood why some people have no desire to learn to read. If you want to become the best you
    can be on your instrument,then learning to read is the most effective way of improving. It improves your
    knowledge of the fingerboard and allows you to study a wealth of material that is unavailable to a non reader.
    From the moment I touched the Bass,I learned to associate the stave with the fingerboard-which to me seems
    like a logical approach. I now have students who can read to a basic level after only a few lessons by
    teaching this method of stave/board recognition.

    BP vs BGM

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Both mags have been a bit hit and miss lately,but I still think that Bass Player is a better Publication.
    I think that the stories and interviews are generally better and especially the lessons are better in BP...with the
    obvious exception of Janek's Column.
    I'll continue to buy both though.

    Reading Music

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='JTUK' post='577115' date='Aug 21 2009, 08:57 PM']Not arguing against reading gigs...done plenty of them, thanks.

    maybe you should read my post again if you think I am advocating reading as not required for a jobbing bassist/musician[/quote]

    I think it is required for a jobbing musician. I find that as a professional working player I would have lost a lot of work by not
    being able to read.
    If you have done plenty of reading gigs,you must realise that reading is required to be a working musician.......and I'm not talking about Pro
    Cover/Tribute band players,I'm refering to 'jobbing' musicians.

    Getting an Endorsement

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    A big part is who you work with,where and how often. It's really about how you can benefit the company,not the other way round.
    I've spoken to some companies who only want to know how many albums you have sold and the name of your tech,and others who are interested if you are a busy working player.It depends how large the company is.

    Claypool at work

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I'm a big Primus/Claypool fan-have been since I started playing.
    The vibrato in the video was done via a Kahler Tremolo.
    I've never seen him use a Geddy Lee jazz-i've seen him use a couple of '70's jazz basses though-maybe that's the confusion.

    As far as Claypool doing covers,both Primus have released 2 collections of covers-Miscellaneous Debris EP and
    Rhinoplasty.
    A studio version of The Awakening was on the Album-Les Claypool and the Holy Mackerel presents:Highball with the Devil.

    Music Shop Bashing

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='Pete Academy' post='545535' date='Jul 20 2009, 05:53 PM']Just thought I'd mention this: A young girl came into our shop last Saturday looking for a beginner bass pack - bass, amp, etc. I gave them at least an hour of my time, which included:

    A detailed run through 3 basses - a Squier Affinity P, Yamaha RBX, Cort active. All around £200.

    I explained the difference between single and dual pickup configuartion, and the active tone controls on the Cort.

    Ran through the features on the amp - an Ashdown Tourbus 10w.

    Showed her the correct way to hold the bass, right and left hand positioning etc.

    Because her Dad was into Cream, I gave an impromptu lesson on how to play Sunshine Of Your Love.

    Demo'd the difference between playing with fingers and pick.

    While she was practising the aforementioned bass part, I showed the parents some books and explained how to read tab.

    The parents commented on fingerprints being all over the bass (!!), so I took ot and polished it.

    When she chose a strap (chucked in for free), I adjusted it to the correct length.

    Answered every one of the million quiestions they threw at me (Secret Shoppers?).

    The whole sale came to £244.

    Nuff said.[/quote]

    ..........and then you gave them my number for lessons?

    Hopefully. :)

    Relic'ed pedals? This is getting silly

    in Effects

    Posted

    [quote name='Clarky' post='534145' date='Jul 6 2009, 09:07 PM']Tech 21 now do a "Classic Relic" version of the original SansAmp, complete with battle-scarred, stomped-on-with-hobnail-boots appearance. Now I can understand relic'ed basses - the audience sees you playing what appears to be a vintage instrument - but has an audience ever stared at your pedals? :)
    Absolutely ludicrous. Where will it end? Relic'ed plectrums (sorry plectra) and guitar straps, relic'ed cables .....[/quote]

    You wouldn't believe how many people actually do come to the front of the stage to peer at your pedals.
    It happens all the time,usually either before the gig or in the break........they are collectively known as 'pedal spotters'.

    Oh,and relic'ed straps are available.

    Jaco Pastorius Biography

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    It is the Milkowski book that Metheny is referring to.
    I think that one of the main reason he is unhappy with the book is because it focuses on the many stories
    about Jaco's erratic behaviour-not all of which being true or correct.
    The Paperback edition of the book rectifies some of the errors that were in the original edition,as well as some newer information.
    It's still a good read though......I've got it in both hard and paperback.

    Happy as Larry

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='Clarky' post='550624' date='Jul 24 2009, 09:50 PM']Aha, was just playing Jessica by the Allman Bros a couple of days ago when on holiday - cool bass line in that one[/quote]

    I think original Allman Brothers bass player Berry Oakley played on 'Jessica'.

    The Allen Woody 'Deep End' tribute CD's are really good. There is a live version available too in a CD/DVD package,as well
    as a 'making of' DVD by Mike Gordon of Phish.

    Favourite Players?

    in EUB and Double Bass

    Posted

    There are so many great upright players around. But some of my favourites are guys like
    Christian McBride,Ray Brown,Paul Chambers,NHOP,Ron Carter,John Patitucci,Eddie Gomez....there are just too many to
    mention or think of right now.

    I nearly forgot.......Edgar Meyer is particularly awesome.

    Earliest rehearsal....

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='iamapirate' post='550698' date='Jul 24 2009, 11:13 PM']try 3 solid days of 9am-5pm rehersals before a new year's eve gig with a drummer who doesn't want to be there! bahh![/quote]

    I wouldn't be happy with that. I don't see the need to be honest.

    I've done theatre rehearsals at 9am,and had to drive for an hour.

    Proper Slap Technique

    in Theory and Technique

    Posted

    I'd suggest having the thumb pointing up towards you or perpendicular to the string.
    I find you can be more accurate this way. If you point your thumb down(Flea style) you will,
    for arguments sake,be hitting,say, the E string while slapping the A,as your thumb will be in a position
    where this is unavoidable. Playing perpendicular to the string allows you to play each string cleanly.

    anyone played recently at the water rats in london ?

    in Gigs

    Posted

    No band should be made to pay to play-it's bulls*it. I don't care if you think it is experience or an opportunity to
    be 'spotted'-it's neither. The only experience you really get is in being ripped off.
    The problem is,if bands are willing to pay to play in a venue,the venue will continue to rip them off. If all the
    bands refused to do this then things would have to change.
    If you want to play for free that's your prerogative,but by actually paying to play you are ultimately hurting
    every other band

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