DavidMcKay

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.

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1451916025' post='2944522']
How the f*** did you manage to do that to your wrist?
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Took a header down a flight of circular stairs in a Turkish Hotel. Straight down the centre, no handrail.

I'm convinced I'd have broken my neck if my left wrist hadn't taken the impact first.

Every cloud has a silver lining - it made me take up the bass again, purely for physio of course!

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1451910561' post='2944422']
Wasn't this at £850 a few days ago? Or did I have too much sherry over Christmas?
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Hi Conan. Yep - you are spot on. I reduced the price as I was about to pull the trigger on another bass and needed a quick sale, but it didn't happen so I am in no rush now.

Plus I played it shortly thereafter and slapped myself in the face for reducing it to £850 in the first place!

Ultimately it has to go as I really need to move to medium or short scale. I have a genuine reason for selling (see attached x-ray) as 34" is difficult for me to stretch to and I get some pain after playing.

In the meantime I am enjoying it too much to let it go too cheaply. I'm not a serious player so I mainly use it to noodle on.

So - if you have a medium or short scale for sale then do please PM me. I'll know the right bass when I see it - but I'm not too keen on Gibson.


Cheers,

David

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Hi Bryona1


Not really interested in the bass but I'll give you £20 for the trainers!


GLWTS.

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.
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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?

Price now reduced to £950.

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[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1451588011' post='2941737']
And it's not a life hack. The easiest short-cut or trick would be to play an actual short scale by buying or borrowing one or trying at a shop instead of farting about with a long scale.
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Which would render it a full scale solution as opposed to a life-hack.

Or I am being a pedant?

Anyways - it allows me to fart about with a long scale whilst I try to get hold of a short scale. I don't even have a capo! So I will need to make one out of some typical household items.

Anyone have a life hack for an impromptu capo?!?!?

Regardless of what software you go for, as long as it can open and edit PSD files then you will be able to download lots of free PSD files, posters and images to modify to suit.

Saves you from reinventing the wheel - and the quality of much of the free stuff is excellent.

I'd thoroughly recommend Affinity Photo - the new kid on the block that is being touted as a Photoshop killer: https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/photo/

Having used it and Pixelmator I believe Affinity Photo has the edge. Current cost is £29.99.

To get into semi-acoustic bass and play more intimate sets.

To lose the beer belly.

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[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1451405388' post='2940220']
If you want a rough idea of how a short scale feels and sounds then take a 34" scale bass.

Downtune it by a whole tone to DGCF.

Put a capo at fret two and you have a 30.3" scale bass tuned EADG.
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Thanks Essential Tension - I'm pretty sure that qualifies as a life hack!

I'll give it a try.

Cheers,

David

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Had never heard of Chowny basses, but after a brief bit of background reading on the web I am seriously interested.

I'm looking to 'downsize' and will be sad to see my Stingray go, but 34" just doesn't agree with me.

I can vouch for the short scale Squire Jags though. Pickups aren't much to write home about but otherwise you get a lot for your money. At just under £200 you can't go wrong - and one was up for sale on Basschat not so long ago. The thing sold in a couple of hours so if it isn't for you, you'll have no problem passing it on I would imagine.

[quote name='beastie' timestamp='1451070109' post='2938144']
Hi would you be interested in a very nice overwater 4 string jazz with some cash my way
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Hi Beastie

Thank you for the offer but I need to free up some cash.


Cheers,

David

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Thanks Jassbass

Never thought I'd own a premium bass like this.

The finish is superb.

Cheers,

David

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Thanks Conan

I don't actually play it. I just bring it out of the box to look at it!

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