JakeBrownBass

I miss my pair

I wasn't allowed a drum kit, and my brother was getting a guitar so my uncle suggested bass. And i've never looked back

[quote name='DanOwens' post='1009491' date='Nov 2 2010, 12:10 PM']Isn't this the one Jack from Extra Curricular uses? I too hope it wasn't him, he's a top guy! Dan[/quote] Think thats the guy, use to play with Project Sunset?? Either way, thats the only 5 string Shuker jazz i've seen around there.

Please don't tell me its this one as i know its from around the Huddersfield area and i've supported the guy that plays it and it sounds amazing!!! (it's what i'd base mine on if i got a shuker) Love it. I really hope the guy gets it back...

[quote name='AndyTravis' post='1008574' date='Nov 1 2010, 02:39 PM']I'll let you know when i get it, and we can have a BC test run.[/quote] Oh that'd be mint. Please let us know.

[quote name='AndyTravis' post='1008245' date='Nov 1 2010, 10:08 AM']Prototype 1 is done, and on it's way. Looks fantastic, very happy with it. Seymour Duncan STK-J1 pickups, classic stack, for a nice vintage sound, but silent operation. And i'm really happy they carried through my 2 Vol/2 Tone control choice - Like a 62 stack knob, unstacked. I'll let you know when it arrives.[/quote] That looks great.

[quote name='choobakka' post='1001101' date='Oct 26 2010, 01:41 PM']Hi Jake, thanks for the reply. No, I've been (trying to) use different shapes. So far I've done shapes starting with the 2nd finger on the root and the 4th finger on the root. Tom suggested I try the 1st finger too so I'll try that the next time I practice. I'm not sure I understand what you meant with the image but I'll have a proper look when I get home and try and digest it! Thanks again[/quote] Well the image is essentially just that. Going through triads chromatically, but not going out of 1st & 5th position and no open strings. I really would recommend that book though as its got exercises for you to work through that will last you a lifetime.

[quote name='tinyviking' post='998498' date='Oct 23 2010, 09:52 PM']Just waiting for the LH1000 to show up now. Still trying to adjust the tone settings - having spent a good decade with the same setup it's taking a bit of adjustment!! Sounds awesome though. I have since taken the stickers off.[/quote] I love the look of those cabs!!

[quote name='choobakka' post='1000556' date='Oct 25 2010, 10:05 PM']Hi guys. I need your help 'understanding' triads. I've been learning to play bass for the past 6 months and I'm really enjoying it. I've learnt to read music at a basic level, fretboard positions and I also leant to play 'In the Midnight Hour' by Wilson Pickett but I can't seem to understand the 'purpose' of triads. At the moment I'm only dealing with Major Triads. I know which notes to play, (R-3-5, 3-5-R, 5-R-3) and I know I can play any of those notes whether it be above or below the starting position, but i'm having difficulty understanding [i]why[/i] I'm playing them and what purpose they have. Any help you guys can give me will be much appreciated. Also, When I'm playing the triad should I play it as R-3-5-R (octave) or just R-3-5 and then change the starting position? If you could give me some examples that would be great. Thanks[/quote] I can highly recommend this book, [url="http://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Jazz-Bass-Jerry-Coker/dp/0769230172"]http://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Jazz-Bass-J...r/dp/0769230172[/url] Starts with basic triads and then expands & expands. Also, when you say you can play any major triads in the positions your in, are you using the same shape every time?? What you want to be doing from the word go (and i wish i did) is learn to be able to play a triad in any position. I'll post a picture so you get what i mean..... What i'm trying to get at is, practice to a metronome going through triads without leaving 1st & 2nd position and no open strings. Then after that, go through it in 4ths, then 5ths, major 3rds etc.... Once your happy with that, start again, but using all possible open strings. What you'll find this'll do is really expand your fretboard knowledge and recognise a pattern any where on the neck. This can also be applied to major scales etc.... Hope that makes sense, it was a bit of a quick reply as i'm on my way out. Jake

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[quote name='skej21' post='998984' date='Oct 24 2010, 04:24 PM']Or the guy at your church tells porky pies? X Factor only use backing tracks because it avoids using LOTS of electrical equipment that might cause technical difficulties and could sound bad and because it's a fairer system (for example, if one act's musicians screwed up or had technical issues, that might affect the public vote), so it is HIGHLY unlikely that the sessionist players on the backing tracks would also be hired to mime live on the show too.[/quote] Except on Big Band week

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='998691' date='Oct 24 2010, 11:03 AM']Jammy bugger.[/quote] +1

[quote name='risingson' post='997708' date='Oct 23 2010, 01:53 AM']If I wasn't gigging for the rest of the weekend I'd honestly help you out, I haven't transcribed much since I've got out of college and I know the tunes like the back of my hand. Also I'm currently minus a copy of Sibelius.[/quote] No worries dude, JUST finished writing out all 12. Its been a long long long day, now i've just gotta learn them and get the feel right!!

[quote name='risingson' post='997695' date='Oct 23 2010, 01:20 AM']Nice, used to play this one on synth bass when we did it live. Only 11 more to go.[/quote] Haha, Well "TKenrick" has helped me out with a couple. This one was definitely going to be the hardest one so i'm happy i've got it out of the way.

Just finished my transcription of "Man In The Mirror" If anyones interested. It's here, [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=107697"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=107697[/url] I started it acouple of months ago, just never got round to finishing it.

Hey guys, Always loved this tune and have been working on this all night. Theres one with tab & one without. I'm no where near good enough at reading yet to use the one with out tab but i know others are so heres both. Hope you enjoy, and any feedback about it would be great. Also, the chords arn't the best i don't think. Enjoy [attachment=61989:Man_In_T...__No_Tab.pdf] [attachment=61988:Man_In_The_Mirror.pdf]

[quote name='TKenrick' post='997256' date='Oct 22 2010, 04:24 PM']Hey Jake, Can't help with all of them, but here are a few I did a while ago. The 'Bad' transcription never got finished, but it should give you a reference point if nothing else - I seem to remember the recording is somewhere between A and Bb, I wrote it out in A. I also have a scan of 'Rock With You' from Bass Player, PM me your email address and i'll send it over. Tom [attachment=61971:Billie_Jean.pdf] [attachment=61972:Thriller.pdf] [attachment=61973:Bad___unfinished.pdf][/quote] Thanks