Mikey D

[quote name='bassfunk' post='140146' date='Feb 14 2008, 11:02 AM']I was about to say that. I'm really rusty with my intervals. When I was at college I used to practice them all the time. We used to have a lesson every Wednesday mornings where the lecturer would play intervals and pick random people in the lecture to name the interval. The fear of getting it wrong in front of everyone was enough to make me learn them all. I have this book but never got past the first few pages. I might try again now. Another good place to practice intervals is [url="http://www.musictheory.net/trainers/html/id90_en.html"]http://www.musictheory.net/trainers/html/id90_en.html[/url][/quote] Did you go to salford!? i had that every wednesday morning aswell...I was and still am rubbish at hearing intervals.

I think no matter how much I play bass, I am actually a closet drummer. eek....Not good for a student of bass! When I watch a band I always watch the drummer... I had a kit when I was 16 (I'm now just 28) for about 2 weeks, but my mum said it was too loud, so it had to go. I have recently bought a snare and bass drum pedal as I live with a drummer from my jazz course, but his were seriously lacking on the quality front so I "upgraded them" and i am learning from all the guys I study with when I can. From a jazz point of view, learning how a drummer comps and divides the time has helped my walking lines immensely. But to be honest, I just want to sound like ?uestlove or Mark Guiliana so I shed that sort of stuff, the jazz stuff on drums doesn't interest me. I find that many drummers knowledge of rhythms (ie african, world, and especially hiphop, beatbeat etc) is quite limited, but being able to explain to a drummer how to play something from their point of veiw has improved the grooves I have to play with bands. The other funny thing is, I have actually "taught" quite a few drummers things, as I actively seek out techniques and knowledge, whereas they are on a whole, they are quite happy to just play along or learn from their teachers. As said above, i think every bassist should learn some drums, just so they can communicate on the same level with their rhythm section partners.

[quote name='alexclaber' post='136339' date='Feb 8 2008, 10:11 AM']Go diagonally from 1st fret G, 2nd fret D, 3rd fret A, 4th fret E, then 1st fret E, 2nd fret A, 3rd fret D, 4th fret G, playing one finger per fret. Then move up a fret and repeat, until you reach the top of the neck. Then go back down. My thanks to Lincoln Goines! Alex[/quote] I got this from a Satriani article yeeeears ago...has also helped my r/h for string crossing. Along with 'Patitucci's' spider exercise, these two helped my left hand the most.

Oh yeah: John Scofield - This Meets That Wes Montgomery - ... at the half note Nigel Hitchcock - Snakeranch Sessions Nice!

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='130683' date='Jan 30 2008, 02:23 PM']Mikey. Need any deps? Birmingham is only a three hour drive from Felixstowe!! [/quote] If I ever need a dep for a gig that would be worth your travel I will let you know. But I doubt it, you play 'electric' bass don't you!?

Just another recommendation for Rod! I picked up my bass last night, whereas before it was almost unplayable (it was set up for classical bowing), it now plays as smooth as butter! To the point where I can almost play things I can do on electric, but would have struggled for months to do on any other upright. I went with spirocore weichs as he had a new set around his workshop. I chose them without trying them, so a bit of a risk, but they are exactly what I was looking for. I play with a very, very light touch on electric, so playing upright has always been a hard switch for me. But the tension is ideal, without being too floppy. The new adjustable bridge also helps. I look forward to being able to get some serious practice time in on it now and do a few gigs.

[quote name='sixshooter' post='130054' date='Jan 29 2008, 03:10 PM']A Modulus Oteil 6 string?[/quote] ooooooh yes. I almost bought one of these years ago from basscentral for a good price, I sort of regret it, but i am stll to try one.

Are you looking at a classical, pop or jazz course?

[quote name='Alun' post='130889' date='Jan 30 2008, 07:06 PM']I'm afraid I'm going to give a very boring answer - learn the notes of the neck, learn chord construction ( eg what notes are in what chord ) and then apply this to the neck. This will help you in the long run much more than learning a bunch of shapes. It's a bit like the music version of the "teach a man to fish..." story Cheers Alun[/quote] Or you can give him a fiver and he can go down the chippy and eat for a day. Seriously, the best way is what alun says, learn the theory and you will never be short for chord shapes.

Absolutely anywhere, as long as I have one of my basses it doesn't matter. I tend to practice unplugged as if I get a good sound like this it is always good through an amp.

One of the THE reasons why I started playing. Still one of the best 'sounds' on bass.

Trad jazz is probably why more people in the UK can't stand what I feel real jazz to be. I LOVE jazz. So much I ended a career to go study it.

[quote name='Dazzlovski' post='129564' date='Jan 28 2008, 08:48 PM']Hey Mikey D Followed your link and looked/listened and there's some funky stuff going on there ! I need to get me some o' that !! ( typed "SLAP IT" into Amazon and it came back with[b] 1 used @ £105.00 ![/b]! What gives ?) Is this book a real rarity ? (methinks I could acquire a Harry Potter first edition for less ) Any Ideas where to get one at a reasonable ££ ?? ........ off to the Bay next) Anyway my two-penerth regarding DVDs..... I cut my teeth on Alexis Sklarevski 'VHS' (now converted to DVD worry not), and its good. Not great ,...good. It gets you slapping, but it does appear dated now. Daz[/quote] They have some on [url="http://www.amazon.com/Slap-Funk-Studies-Electric-Bass/dp/1598060066"]Amazon.com[/url] at a much better price, they also tend to pop up on ebay. The older copy doesn't have tab in (The version I used), but the new version does. More importantly, you can order it directly from Tony at slapit.com (as he now self publishes) at that site for $31 including postage.

[quote name='Johnzy' post='129452' date='Jan 28 2008, 05:46 PM']the man is looking for DVDs!!! I would recommend the wooten and larry graham dvds. both have killer ideas and techiques. worth more than how-2 guide imho.[/quote] I'm sure the man can decide if he wants to read my post or not!!! Buba, if you are new to slap, my comment still stands, buy that book and if you can, get a teacher, even if it is just for one lesson. If you have money to spare, buy the dvds, be wow'd, but don't expect to play like them anytime soon or have the technique explained in any great depth. If you just want to watch people play slap, go on youtube, its free, and most of the best bits of these dvds are on there anyway.

As said above, they really need to sort out their website then.

OK..who is OP48 who outbid me!? I think I'll let it go...I can't afford to get in a mini bidding war at this point.

The only resource you need is the Tony Oppenheim book and audio disc. As far as I'm concerned it is still the best out there (And I've checked out every single one to my knowledge). Yes if doesn't cover double thumbing ala Wooten, but to be honest, you probably won't use it anyway. [url="http://www.slapit.com/example.html"]Slap It![/url]

oooh cheers. Nobody bid against me yeah!

If that Kenny Drew one is live at the Brewhouse, it is excellent. I recently started on the mammoth task of transcribing NHOP...I think I may just try to play them on electric, much easier than on upright!

I always hear good things about Andy Viccars (sp?) work. Based in MK. His name is on that list.

In the end I went with Spirocores as Rod did a special 'all in' price for new bridge and fitting, pickup installation, couple of crack fills, new strings, check and reinstall sound post if required and a general setup-all for what a mate of mine paid for a bridge and setup! I'm getting the bass back next week, but am already chuffed at the quote and his previous work on other basses I have seen is excellent. I recommend Rod to anyone around the west midlands.

[quote name='urb' post='127030' date='Jan 24 2008, 04:23 PM']I should have - with a bit of luck - the new Sei Single Cut by then so I'd be tempted to bring both that and my fretless[/quote] Can somebody please share with him so he can come! I would love to try both of them.

Done. Handed in. Awaiting a mark... It's now on [url="http://www.myspace.com/sessionbass"]My Myspace[/url] if you wanna take a listen. The recording was very rushed having to coordinate the band to actually turn up, rehearse and record 19 pieces in about 8 hours. Some parts aren't as tight as I liked, and the bari. missed the cue for the shout chorus at the end...luckily his solo is quite good! What do you think? Edit: For reference, it is not me on bass...we had to direct the band and not play it.

I absolutely love the singlecut look, but can't afford one from any builder. One day...one day... My favourite single cut is probably marr garrison's: But ray ramirez build a lovely buckeye one, but I can't find the picture.