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  1. ambient
    Did updating the firmware work? I know Logic had an update recently, it can upset things if the DAW or OS aren’t matched to the hardware’s firmware. I’ve got an Elektron Digitone synth that I use via an app and USB into Logic. The app for that is still in beta, and won’t work at all with the latest Mac OS, so I haven’t been able to upgrade to it.
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    I agree, I think it does, as do a lot of things. I encourage students to concentrate on one rhythm at a time, and keep playing that until you can just play it without thinking. If you actually look at a written out parts, you’ll see the same groups or phrases repeated. If you’ve got the Motown book, look through that and you’ll see what I mean. Don’t try and learn too many rhythmic groupings at once, take your time.
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    Do you need to use an interface with a midi in?
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    You only really need to count when you’re starting off. Once the ‘feel’ of the rhythm becomes a part of you, once you understand it, then you wouldn’t need to. When a child is learning to read the words in a book, they break the words down, into smaller words or syllables. Reading music is very similar.
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    I was recommended that many years ago. It is an excellent book.
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    The SKB case is good, just incase you have to check the instrument in.
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    I’ve never played that, it sounds like a D repeated over and over.
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    Some interest, but still available. I’m away playing at an event in Stockholm from tomorrow evening until Saturday evening. My dad will be only too happy to oblige should anyone want to call and check it out during my absence.
  9. ambient
    I use We Transfer. I tend to compress the file first, it makes it a little smaller, I was told that it also prevents damage to the audio too.
  10. ambient
    Congratulations.
  11. ambient
    Best to ask Chris at Overwater. They do make P bass style instruments. https://overwaterbasses.com/basses/j-p-series/p-series/
  12. ambient
    That’s beautiful.
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    There’s flats and flats. I’ve always hated flats that go thump or thud, but loved flats that have zing and are articulate. Thomastik are by far my favourite.
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    I know, it was a conversation with one of my music technology students that gave me the idea. His main instrument was drums, he was having lessons and looking for somewhere that was; in his words “a safe environment to play with other people”.
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    I actually considered setting up an evening workshop a few years ago, whereby people new to playing in an ensemble could meet up, and play through a song. We’d decide on the song beforehand, everyone would be sent charts or TAB, and would have a week to work on their part. There would be a new song each week, gradually building up the attendees repertoire. Surprisingly there wasn’t any interest in it, so I didn’t bother.
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    People I know.
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    He has a fantastic voice.
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    Thank you.
  20. ambient
    If you want to improve soloing, transcribe solos by your favourite players. Then analyse what they’re doing over the chords.
  21. ambient
    Hand made in Italy in 2013. This is a 33” scale 5 string bass, in beautiful condition. Featuring a chambered swamp ash body with olive wood facings, bird’s eye maple fretboard, three piece ash/maple through-neck with purple-heart tone block, and a flame maple rear cap. The electronics are custom wound for W&T dual coil pickups, and an East SP 3 band preamp with passive tone. Gold plated ETS bridge, gold plated Hipshot tuners, there’s a d-tuner fitted too on the E/B string, and gold plated Dunlop straplocks. Weight is 9lb or 4kgs. The bass is really effortless to play. I’ve tended to have it tuned E to C, in fact I’ve really experimented a lot with different tunings on the instrument. The Low B; or whatever you choose to tune it to, always sounds full and balanced, yet very clear and articulate. I’ve included lots of photos and some video, which might give you an idea of how it sounds, though excuse the playing. I would really prefer collection only, then you can sit and try it for as long as you want, to make sure you’re happy with it. 755B0606-2E8B-4BB6-B851-A82BB42164FD.MOV 03E26FB8-6E76-489F-911D-5FCBE583751F.MOV IMG_0385.MOV
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    Count the beats for 15 seconds, multiply it by four.
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    Good luck to him and his new classic rock band.
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    Add to that reputation. If you have a good reputation, and good networking skills, then you’ll likely just get called. It’s been a couple of years since I did normal gigs, but prior to that I hadn’t auditioned for ages.
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    Erm.......erm, ah....erm, no 😁. It’s the same with lots of bands though.
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