Marvin

Forgive me in advance. Do the chords for this Nickleback song go - basically Verse - C,F,Bb,Eb Chorus - C,Eb,Bb,F Some of the chord sites suggest Verse - C,F,Bb,Ab But the Ab sounds completely wrong to me. Am I right or do you think I should visit the GP's and get my hearing tested? Thanks EDIT: I've used flats rather than sharps as I can't be bothered to go find it in the 'symbols' menu as there isn't one on my keyboard.

[quote name='theosd' post='1094554' date='Jan 18 2011, 10:20 PM']I hope I never have to play this song again. Anything else by Free, sure. Just not this! Please not this!![/quote] I agree almost entirely, I'd just add Wishing Well too. Why don't people play Songs of Yesterday or something? They did 7 albums!

The recurring comment is definitely stamina and I think that and that he plays the line seemingly spot on every time is what makes them, maybe not difficult, but not as easy as some to really nail.

They may not be all the rage, but there are those who use them on BC who really rate them.

I left a band after just a handful of rehearsals at the end of last year when they were adamant it was on the set list. I really like Free but just point blank refuse to play the song. On the 2 occasions, I might add in the privacy of my own home, I've played along to it, I've fretted the A after the high notes. The reason? Muting, simple as that. Saw a guy on NYE's play it, shall we say very differently. The A,E,Gb he played up around the 7th fret then climbed to the higher frets. Sounded lousy to me as he somewhat missed the point of the contrast created by going up 2 octaves. He also missed out the other little fills and the chromatic climb. Damned amateur

It's not a particularly serious question. However, up until just before christmas I was practicing with a band whose set list was straight forward and shall we say pedestrian for the bass player Suffice to say technically speaking you could work the bass line out in a matter of seconds eg. Stereophonics and Undertones. and even if you got bored and forgot to change it didn't really matter. A band I'm trying to get into want to do a couple of Muse tracks and although they're not the most difficult in the world I do feel there's less margin for error. Last night I was going through Time is running out, which I thoroughly enjoyed learning, but you can't be lazy and drop notes given the bass is the only instrument playing at times. I will add it takes me ages to learn songs. For some reason it takes an inordinate amount of time for the information to bed itself in my brain I shall not be even considering to attempt Hysteria, I don't think my left hand could cope.

All far too complicated for a yokel like me. I'm still struggling to figure out how to put new batteries in this 'ere wireless mouse. Is it me or do wireless mice just look wrong? Having no wire their tail isn't there

[quote name='charic' post='1093257' date='Jan 17 2011, 10:49 PM']No... Much more than that[/quote] Very well said

I was 100% pick when I started. But after taking a 15 year break and coming back I tend to be more fingers (and thumbs, but not in a good way ) I'm completely useless in finding a decent muting technique with a pick for open strings, sometimes. I tend to use a pick now for fast stuff as my fingers aren't supple enough.

On the whole, out of 10 if you feel the need for a numerical quantification, how difficult, or conversely, easy would you say Muse basslines are ? I was just wandering, that's all

As far as Behringer are concerned I've never seen anyone told, on basschat, they were making a wise purchasing choice if they were to buy one.

It's looking a very neat and pro build

Thanks. I've got a Hercules wall hanging bracket which is very good, so I'll look into their stands and maybe the Ultimate. Thanks again

I've just bought the Fender Rumble 350, I've yet to use it in anger but if it's not loud enough then something's wrong somewhere . It's a 2x10, not particularly light, just a straight forward sort of thing that makes a nice sound. EDIT: sorry forget, they're now about £400. They've not been around long really so unfortunately not many 2nd hand ones.

After Thursday night, trying out for a band in a garage I think I definitely need a stand. I had to leave my bass propped against my amp stood on a concrete floor. which I didn't like one bit. Any recommendations, preferably I need it to fold down flattish. I don't particularly want to spend a fortune on one. Some of the stands I've looked at say they are not suitable for nitro finishes. I haven't a clue how mine is finished, it's an Ibanez sr300, I don't think it's nitro as I'm assuming such a finish would make an instrument a little more expensive. But I'm just guessing. Thanks

[quote name='silddx' post='1090725' date='Jan 15 2011, 06:24 PM']Can't be OCD because you only just noticed. Simply un-notice and save yourself some cash and hassle and resale value [/quote] Very good point. Personally I'd go for something cheap to go with your set up that had green and yellow lights and hence have a multi coloured array. I like lots of colour me.

[quote name='BurritoBass' post='1089689' date='Jan 14 2011, 07:02 PM']Yep, these were EVERYWHERE in the late 80s. And not very good if memory serves me correctly.[/quote] I seem to remember them being in most music shops. I always thought they looked alright but never even thought of buying one.

I'd go for it myself, but it's the bit about attending parties and functions that puts me off. Ever since the vasectomy it's like my get and go got up and left. And then there's the fact it's going to take up an awful lot of time, I struggle to keep the lawn mown and the car washed as it is. Oh and then I do like to make sure the kids are tucked up in bed before I go out of an evening, that could cause a few problems. No, I think I'll leave this one. Because after all I'm too old and more importantly I'm crap All the best with your search gentlemen.

I had a rummage around in the box my zoom came in and there's a quick start up guide to how to use Cubase, and it's much as Cheddatom outlines. And there's also the help section of the software itself/ Personally I'm too lazy to read instructions

Thank goodness for punk.

[quote name='silddx' post='1081417' date='Jan 7 2011, 07:01 PM']Ah thanks Colin![/quote] Stop using real names! Hamster has lost all his mystique for me now All the best with the gig. Cheers Marvin

[quote name='Spoombung' post='1080346' date='Jan 6 2011, 07:59 PM']I know what you mean. They do look like something like the Beckhams or even Michael Jackson, bless him, would have picked up on a shopping trip. Sort of Fabergé egg vibe...[/quote] I think you've hit it on the head there. Each to their own though, just not for me.

For me, just no. All that gold and glossy finishing, I'd always feel that if a Premiership footballer were to take up the bass this would be what he'd choose. *shudder*

I think I'd need all of them in all available colours.

[quote name='thunderbird13' post='1078304' date='Jan 5 2011, 10:11 AM']Over Christmas I tried brushing up on some technique and realised that I'd never really go to grips with playing ghost notes. After 2 practice sessions I still cant play them , it just feels so unnatural to not fully fret the note. Does anyone else struggle with these and are there any tips ?[/quote] You are not alone, I'm rubbish at ghost notes as well. I shall be reading any advice with extreme interest