DavidMcKay

You're never going to fit it inside that case! Nice.

[quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1452850530' post='2954012'] Uberbassenbassen - I like that lol [/quote] Sounds great with 'Das' in front of it. Trying saying it and tell me I'm wrong!

Thanks gents - comments noted, especially on good technique from the start as opposed to unlearning all manner of evils. I'll look into that. I'm pleasantly surprised to find the upright feels more comfortable to hold/play/use than an electric bass - which for me was always going to be the deciding factor. Pointless trying to play something that was causing me issues. On a side note - I just sent my nephew a couple of pics of the NXT and he is arranging to come over as soon as he can to give it a go (he plays bass in an indie band, had a number of live gigs, got an EP out, in final year at school). Now, I never got that sort of response when I sent him pics of the ACG Recurve, the Warwick Corvette or the Stingray True Gold. I think there's something about the EUB/EDB that commands attention. Sort of like 'I am a real instrument [in the classical sense] - play me' (or perhaps I should just get out more!!). Regards, David

Just bought the Geoff Chalmers 'Beginners Double Bass' course. At $79 I thought - why not? Especially considering what the instrument cost. Anyone used his learning materials before? Regards, David

Hi All I took up electric bass guitar as a form of physio after breaking my left wrist and must have went through about 6 basses in the last 18 months - many of them bought and sold via Basschat. Just couldn't manage to play 34" without discomfort to the injured wrist. I was about to pull the trigger on a short scale, hoping that might resolve the issue, when I happened across some clips on YouTube of EUB players. Long story short - I was completely smitten by the NS NXT4 Amber and the upright style just felt right to my left wrist. Got the NXT yesterday and love that it is just set up on its tripod, practically inviting me to have a wee noodle every time I walk into the room. My intonation is all over the place, I haven't established an ounce of muscle memory (certainly not any that helps me cope with this scale), I am murdering every tune I used to know, and my credit card has taken a hammering - but I am having such a blast! Pics below if you are interested. So - if you have any tips you'd like to pass on, or links to good online tutorials then please fire away. Any NXT owners out there with instrument-specific tips - feel free to chip in. Kind regards, David [attachment=209693:IMG_0310.jpg] [attachment=209694:IMG_0312.jpg] [attachment=209695:IMG_0313.jpg] [attachment=209696:IMG_0317.jpg]

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[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1452015829' post='2945574'] I find it boring spending ages on one song, too. Very rarely need to do a gig with musicians I've never met before. Granted, I might find it a bit tight learning 20 plus songs for a gig this weekend, but I wouldn't accept a gig on so little notice. Even if I were a reader I'd prefer some kind of rehearsal beforehand, anyway. You're probably right though, I bet people get really hacked off with Pino and his carrying on regardless. Tsk! [/quote] Yeah - that Palladino is giving us all a bad name!!! Knock it on the head Pino!

Wow - it looks like I am a multi-asshole/omni-arsehole [size=3][i](delete as appropriate)[/i][/size]! Although the author's comments and arguments are so funny that I don't think I mind.

Please don't be put off that the following has been written for kids. It contains some useful strategies and pointers: http://www.rhinegold.co.uk/downloads/magazines/music_teacher/music_teacher_guide_music_and_dyslexia.pdf I was immediately drawn towards the points on patterns and colours. If it proves helpful - good. If not - it is still an interesting read.

I'd second the green overlay. My daughter uses one for general reading and you can immediately tell the difference. I'd also recommend approaching the subject a little differently, perhaps trying creative and non-standard methods to achieve the same result. Think reading a comic book versus reading a standard text book. it's not important what one you opt for - as long as you understand the story. Not sure how helpful the analogy is, but I do know that modern teaching methods in schools place the dyslexic pupil at the centre and change and modify the learning to suit them, as opposed to forcing the dyslexic pupil to learn in a manner which doesn't accommodate the condition. And if you do feel it getting you down, simply google famous dyslexics. I'm sure it will open your eyes! Cheers.

Thanks BeeBop - watching with interest.

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1451807180' post='2943500'] A few years ago I had some lessons from Jennifer Clark and she really helped me out. She was right in Glasgow city centre. [url="http://www.jenclarkmusic.com"]http://www.jenclarkmusic.com[/url] She occasionally posts on here - her username is Endorka. I notice her website no longer mentions tuition but if she's no longer teaching I bet she can recommend someone. [/quote] I haven't quite got round to having lessons yet, but I do recall having Jen Clark's name on the top of my list when I was looking at bass tuition in the Glasgow area. Aside from the endorsements from fellow musicians her website presents her work in a very professional manner, and I believe that first impressions count. Just out of interest - what should one expect to pay per lesson from a very good tutor and how long would the lessons be?

Why not buy an old bass and use it as a tester. If you are 100% pleased with the result then do the jabba. If not then all you've lost is a couple of quid on a cheap bass. While we are here - what would it cost the OP to have it done professionally?