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On 28/08/2019 at 19:05, jrixn1 said:

The above replies are all good.  Suppose someone hands you a chart.  Your eyes see this:

|| G     | G     | G     | G     |

 | Gm    | Gm    | Gm    | Gm    |

 | Am7b5 | D7b9  | Bm7b5 | E7b9  |

 | Am    | D7    | G     | G     ||

But your brain needs to think like this:

|| I     | I     | I      | I     |

 | i     | i     | i      | i     |

 | ii7b5 | V7b9  | iii7b5 | VI7b9 |

 | ii    | V7    | I      | I     ||

 

W👁️KE

On 29/08/2019 at 08:25, ambient said:

Not part of your original question, but it’s useful if you can sightread in treble clef too. I’ve been asked a few times to play the head, and been given the part in treble clef.

I've been doing treble cleff flashcards for about a month now. Slowly but surely

whats up pragmatist. Glad to have you

1 hour ago, oldslapper said:

don’t think so much about the chords, but rather the interval.

The diatonic chord chart is a good starting place.

stealing this & memorizing it thank you.

Have you ever been in a gig with a singer and they say "play [any jazz standard not in d# minor] in d# Minor"

HOW DO YOU TRANSPOSE WITHIN 30 SECONDS!!!!

WHAT DO I PRACTICE TO BE ABLE TO DO THAT??

3 hours ago, Skinnyman said:

Nice emoji work there, Ricky. Tasteful.

download it so you can give actual constructive feedback?

4 hours ago, ambient said:

Just an observation, feel free to ignore me. I think what you’re doing is brilliant, it’s obviously taken a lot of time and effort. I do think though that a brief welcome or introduction would make the site a lot better. Just something so that visitors landing there know who you are, what you’re doing etc. It’s all very anonymous, you want people to sign up and register, but they don’t know anything about you.

Perhaps also something so they can see what’s available?

Like I say, I seriously think it’s great what you’re doing, and good luck with the site, and your studies; I presume from your posts you’re studying music?

Thanks that's a great suggestion & I will act accordingly.

I am currently studying Jazz

12 hours ago, TheGreek said:

I've just signed up....navigating the site, can't find anything...

Should I delete??

check your email

let me know!

3 minutes ago, bassist_lewis said:

Chords and their inversions

that adds up

College graduates (EXCLUDING SCHOOL TEACHERS) 

How much has theory helped in your playing?

What's the 20% of theory that has helped with 80% of your playing????

Asking for myself and other players going into music academia.

actually, I want to hear what school teachers have to say I about theory in the context of playing too

(BTW Beginner resources here (no theory just where you can start))

On 25/08/2019 at 10:07, lowdown said:

'Round Midnight.

 

 

 

im gonna watch this next

2 hours ago, Dan Dare said:

If you are straining/cramping, it's a sign you are doing something wrong - most often bad posture, using too much force and similar issues. Do you use a very high action/very heavy strings? Are you playing through an inadequate rig that causes you to have to play very hard in order to be heard or produce the tone you like? There are many things that could be causing it. Using supplements/drugs can merely mask the real issue. I would take a few lessons - not necessarily to learn any playing moves/techniques, but to make your playing more efficient and less fatiguing. Perhaps you might even think about some Alexander technique. I've found it extremely helpful.

Yeah the strings on my school bass are very high action and i have to press down to get the tone I want. I start lessons next month I'll ask him about my tequnique

UPRIGHT PLAYERS (but not limited to)

How do you deal with straining your hands and fatigue while walking for an extended period of time?

I usually use turmeric but it hasn't been readily available since I've gotten to university.

Any preventative measures you take? 

Treatment etc.?

How do you guys warm up before practicing?

I usually hit two 2 octave scales and then I play a melody I just got good at.

Right now the melody its Beautiful Love by Bill Evans

(you can get the scales I use here BTW)

Whats your favorite bass player/musician movie?

Mine are Scott pilgrim vs the world and whiplash

Any documentary recommendations?

No viruses here you can tell by the lock screen next to the url

Hey Bassists, I put together a tool kit (pdf) with a couple of easy and popular bass riffs and necessary scale sheets to practice with. If you guys want that you can get it here

 comment if you want more! 
Get the toolbox at Bassbrains.co

Hey I'm a bass player from Chicago currently in college in DC studying jazz bass. 

I share all of the things I learn + practice hacks + masterclasses I attend etc. on a membership site I have called bassbrains.co 

Theres a quick little tool box that you can get at the link.

I love to learn so I'll read up on stuff here often. if you have any questions private message me

If I have any questions I'll private message you.