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'72/3 Fender Jazz Bass. That is all

When I was in music college, I used to find local cover bands online and learn their set to a deadline just for 'fun'. You can also do this with any bands obviously.

If there are, I'd be eager to hear them!

Fitness will help with everything. I even find I can concentrate for longer periods and I'm more motivated to practice since I 'got fit'.

Posts above got me thinking about Rasgueado technique... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hpWof00dfM

Hello I'm James. I'm an experienced bass dep. I play a '72 Jazz bass and EBS amps. Ive played in rock bands, pop bands soul and funk big bands. I already know a wide repertire of songs, and I[b] also play guitar[/b] to a similar standard in one of the Southwest's busiest wedding bands. Please drop me a line if you need someone reliable to stand in.

You can also pick notes guitar style. This is called 'free stroke in classical guitar. This technique is useful for loosing some low end, making chords have greater clarity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8TIwGuxgv4

Nice, thanks.

Thanks, that's very kind. It's about as good as it gets IMO!

Just happened across this band on Youtube when looking for James Jamerson isolated bass videos. Very nice. Bookmarked.

No worries mate, however it could easily be argued that his basslines work as a melody in their own right! I know what you mean though https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At3OP5CvIRY

Thanks mate. Yes I did, it's a Sunburst, I'll add some photos when I get a chance. Unfortunately it's 60 gigs + per year of private weddings and parties but I'll keep that in mind!.

Hi Lawrie. Thanks. It doesn't make it out of the case much anymore due to the weight. The '72 is lovely though. Hope you're well.

Whatever you do, you want to make sure you're muting the other strings effectively with the left hand. For example, if you're chugging away on the A string, it's important to have at least one left hand finger covering the low E string. That way, if you want to 'showboat' and hit all the strings, it doesn't make a horrible racket! You can also do this with the thumb, but it limits your left hand dexterity and reach. I learned pick playing for guitar and then 'imported' it to bass, although it's definitely not the same technique. one thing I've found useful is learning to skip strings 'inside outside' and 'outside inside', that way, if you need to pull off a 'fill, you won't get caught out. I can explain this in more detail if you like For example /\ \/ A----------------0 E-----------0------- \/ /\ A----------------0 E-----------0------- One more thing - learn to play songs that you already know fingerstyle with a pick again, and try to learn stuff that's more than just single string chugging away. I'll try and think of some examples.

Hello I've posted in the introductions area. I'll post the blurb from my website below for teaching details. [color=#000000][b]James Burgess[/b][/color] [color=#000000]James Burgess is a musician and teacher from Bristol. He has played guitar and bass guitar in many of the best professional function bands locally and nationally at hundreds of gigs, festivals and parties. He has also worked at national level festivals and gigs as a stage technician. James has been teaching guitar, bass and ukulele lessons for seven years. [/color] [color=#000000]James currently plays guitar in one of the busiest function/wedding bands in the Southwest, playing over 50 gigs a year.[/color] [color=#000000]James teaches full-time, in both local schools and private lessons. Private lessons take place at his fully equipped teaching room in Bristol, above [url="http://www.drumbankmusic.co.uk/"]Drumbank Music[/url] on Somerville road, just off Gloucester road.[/color] [color=#000000][b]James can deliver…[/b][/color] [color=#000000]Guitar Lessons – Electric guitar and Acoustic guitar lessons.[/color] [color=#000000]Bass Lessons – Slap Bass, fingerstyle bass, playing bass with a pick.[/color] [color=#000000]Ukulele Lessons – Strumming and picking.[/color] [color=#000000]Lessons are tailored around the learners interests and aspirations. Students can choose to take music grade exams, or to study around what interests them. All ages and experience levels are welcome, from complete beginners to more experienced musicians looking for a ‘tune-up’.[/color] [b] [color=#000000]Qualifications[/color][/b] [color=#000000][url="http://www.open.ac.uk/"]The Open Univerity[/url] BSc Degree, with subjects covered including music and music technology.[/color] [color=#000000]‘Diploma in Popular Music’ – with a distinction in bass guitar skills at [url="http://www.accesstomusic.co.uk/centres/bristol"]Access to Music, Bristol.[/url][/color] [color=#000000]‘Music Educator’ Diploma from[url="http://www.accesstomusic.co.uk/centres/bristol"] Access to Music, Bristol[/url].[/color] [color=#000000]James has DBS/CRB clearance.[/color]

Hi My name is James Burgess and I'm a professional music teacher/musician from Bristol. I play guitar in a busy wedding band managed by a large agency, as well as bass guitar in some smaller acts. I'm here hoping to help people out however I can. I used to post here a few years ago under the name j249. for Bass, I play a 1972 Fender Jazz bass into an EBS HD350 and a small lightweight EBS cab. Also have 1978 Jazz bass Rickenbacker 4003 Various cheap parts basses for Guitar, I mostly play a Gibson ES335 into a Fender Deluxe Reverb amp. Also play a '78 Fender Telecaster and just recently picked up a Squier Jazzmaster. Pics to follow.... I'm also interested in fitness (running, cycling, dog walking etc).