Mrbigstuff

bassgear.com, bassdirect.co.uk, thebassgallery.com ect ect. If you want to learn the bass Scott Devine's contents good and Truefire.com is looking pretty ace.

Nothing wrong with being self taught, but learn some theory and you'll find the creative process of writing basslines much easier and the results will be more consistent. Thats what a band wants, they want you to rock up to rehearsal, be able to be told the chords, and have a bassline for it after playing through a few times. Your own imagination isn't always reliable and can often lead to stuff sounding the same for every song.

[quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1342128208' post='1730234'] I think the key word is YOU need to write new lines for the track [/quote] This is a great opportunity to learn how to write basslines though. Lots of people shy away from it but, if you get a teacher and they show you their methods, then its part of the learning curve. Edited for awful grammar.

its mostly moving between Em and C. Just play around those chords. Play bits like the intro legato and then try octave and 5th stuff, pentatonic stuff and use mostly 8th notes

I heard serge wrote everything

I'm back in the area for a few months and am looking to add to my roster of students. I am a graduate of the Academy of Contemporary music and have been under tuition from some of the best in the country. I have experience in gigging and teaching and have lots of content to suit all students needs. Any queries, please either PM on here, email at [email protected], or ring 07519153741 Thanks, Ollie

the bridge saddles are different to my tokai. Looks older if anything and i think mines an '86

Nice! Might need a better scratch plate though, god thats bright!!!!! Hope it lives up to expectations, should be awesome!

Exclusive transcriptions maybe a good idea. The only problem is making it enjoyable for all levels of playing.

I sold my SR4. And I've been pining for it back since! Unfortunately money means its not possible right now, but I'm looking at the Indonesia range. They look good.

[quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1341138835' post='1714130'] I'm not usually one for using books to improve (I've just never got round to it actually) but I may start. Having the notation as well as the tab sounds like a really handy feature, I hate tabs but I'm not at the level of being able to read sheet music, that sounds like it could help this. [/quote] Don't use anything with TAB to help you learn to sight reading, it won't help because you'll find yourself referring to the TAB all the time. If you want to practice reading make sure its with just notation. There is no other way to do it than jump in at the deep end. Just make sure you get some easy dots (pop, rock songs) and practise it, without stopping, with a metronome at a slow tempo. That is real reading. My advice will be to look at Mike Nichols and Phil Mulfords rock n read book. And then at a slightly higher level Rich Applemans book is good [quote name='Josh' timestamp='1341142925' post='1714196'] So far I can't think of any disadvantages at all. It's really easy to navigate between the chapters and you can place a bookmark as well if you want to remember where you are. Another advantage is that you won't be able to lose it as it's saved to your iTunes and won't take any space on the floor and it won't get damaged. I honestly can't think of any disadvantages other than not having either an iPhone/iPod/iPad but Stuart does offer the physical copy via his website [url="http://www.basslinepublishing.com"]www.basslinepublishing.com[/url] [/quote] cheers, i needed some quotes on apps for my dissertation, hope this is ok to use?

Hi-hat side. That's where the subdivisions are

Hi Josh, could you give me any advantages and disadvantages you've found from using an ibook over a traditional paper book?

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1341133590' post='1714042'] sorry Chris i have to respectfully disagree with your first comment.... i have a theory that most things that are good never come easy... a good left hand technique or finger/hand position is not necessarily right for the body... and going for the most comfortable position is not always the right way... falling in to that trap can lead to lazy techniques imo... sounds very strict but music accommodates music not the body.. [/quote] Agreed. With the left hand you want the thumb in the middle of the neck, pointing towards the headstock. It allows maximum comfort and movement. Really a good left hand technique should mean that you can use your left hand without your thumb touching any part on the neck. I've seen it many times where people have a weaker sound or restrict the articulation possibilities by having a poor position.

[quote name='kennyrodg' timestamp='1340975697' post='1712309'] It's the angled Jazz style pickup that's got me, I thought that was a Jazzman feature. Then again, the brand has only just started to induce GAS so I know absolutely nothing about them. Thanks for the replies chaps. [/quote] i think it was pre-95? that they had just one pickup slanted

thats an oldish thumb [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17729640@N08/2216144942/"]http://www.flickr.com/photos/17729640@N08/2216144942/[/url]

[quote name='Stratosphere' timestamp='1340791306' post='1709552'] Oliver, just lie about your age ... [/quote] unfortunately i look 15 years old, with or without stubble. Or fortunately, maybe one day looking young would be a good thing. But I'm certainly no flea lookalike. Too much hair haha

I think its better to learn theory with a tutor so they can show you how to relate theories to playing bass. Sometimes people read books and they know some theory, but they can't apply it.

[quote name='Chrismanbass' timestamp='1340643508' post='1707486'] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]just fyi thats the live room at resident studios in Willesden Green, nice sound mate i used to play with Josh (your drummer) when he did the master performance at Tech [/font] [/quote] haha sick! I'm there on sunday. Seems to be a good sound

[quote name='TomKent' timestamp='1340629225' post='1707232'] I did a workshop last time, think it was too far out of the way for people to get to though. I'm happy enough bringing a giant stack and some basses along! [/quote] jam? I'll bring my little MarkBass combo and a Tokai

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1340448165' post='1704533'] Why don't you buy the mag? [/quote] Because i only wanted to read 2 pages. If it make me seem an arsehole I'm sorry. Was just trying to save some money.

Hi guys, would anybody be able to do me a massive favour and scan Stefan Redtenbacher's column in the June issue. Should be the one about chops. It would be a great help and I will eternally grateful Ollie

Aren't the AV fender copies passive whereas the AC's are active? forgot to mention different sourcing and most likely different ageing of woods used.

[quote name='JakeBrownBass' timestamp='1340308401' post='1702778'] no one enjoy a bit of J5 then? [/quote] bass playing was good, i just felt the singer copped out of too many high parts and that it was lacking texture, i.e.. Could have done with 3 or 4 B.V's. But thats just minor things that would turn it from a good performance into a great. It's difficult for me because I'm a big MJ fan and the 'This is it' recordings were perfection as far as i'm concerned. You have a fantastic opportunity though to play some great songs on a lengthy tour, a gig I doubt many would turn down.