thepurpleblob Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I was listening to a couple of tracks the other day (I'll spare you with what) and there was some really wandery bass that I liked. It was easy enough to spot the notes - minor pentatonic noodling - but what stumped be was the style. Very laid back with lots of slides and/or hammer-ons and/or pull-offs. I was really struggling to get into it as, I suppose, I only ever really play one note at a time rock stuff. I know this is a properly vague question - but any tips or recommendations for getting into this type of stuff and upping my technique a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenochrome Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Try playing with your fretting hand only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 [quote name='Adrenochrome' post='1307133' date='Jul 17 2011, 09:54 PM']Try playing with your fretting hand only.[/quote] Genius! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenochrome Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Sorry! I'm sure someone with a few [i]useful[/i] tips on technique will be along shortly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XylemBassGuitar Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Adrenochrome' post='1307142' date='Jul 17 2011, 03:07 PM']Sorry! I'm sure someone with a few [i]useful[/i] tips on technique will be along shortly...[/quote] I actually thought it really [i]was[/i] a pretty genius idea. I wasn't sure that thepurpleblob was being sarcastic by calling it that either. Er, were you being facetious Adrenochrome? Maybe I should just have a little more coffee early before posting on BassChat But really, I do think this is a great idea. You'll focus more on the slide/hammer/pull-off techniques and it will also probably help you keep things more mellow and laid back. Plus, if you get really good at playing with your fret-hand only, you're halfway to having really good double-tapping technique. Edited July 22, 2011 by XylemBassGuitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 [quote name='XylemBassGuitar' post='1312899' date='Jul 22 2011, 04:03 PM']I actually thought it really [i]was[/i] a pretty genius idea. I wasn't sure that thepurpleblob was being sarcastic by calling it that either. Er, were you being facetious Adrenochrome? Maybe I should just have a little more coffee early before posting on BassChat But really, I do think this is a great idea. You'll focus more on the slide/hammer/pull-off techniques and it will also probably help you keep things more mellow and laid back. Plus, if you get really good at playing with your fret-hand only, you're halfway to having really good double-tapping technique.[/quote] I did think it was inspired. I've no interest in double tapping mind you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeonbass69 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I'd give anything by Niacin a whirl, there's no singer or guitar so it's a little easier to hear into the recording Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 (edited) [quote name='leeonbass69' post='1316553' date='Jul 26 2011, 07:14 AM']I'd give anything by Niacin a whirl, there's no singer or guitar so it's a little easier to hear into the recording [/quote] Not heard of them/him/her/it but I will go and investigate - thanks for the tip EDIT: Oh - That Sheehan dude showing off Not really what I meant but cheers. Edited July 26, 2011 by thepurpleblob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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