Flanker Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 (edited) Well guys I managed to play along to Dusty Springfield ' The Look of Love ' today !! I even managed a few notes in time with the record!! 'So what ?' I hear you say . Well its the first time in seven months I've managed anything like it since my stroke!! My fingers on my right hand will not extend at all, so the big problem has been keeping them from damping the strings.Yesterday I tried a few things and managed to strap up my three fingers and just play with my forefinger, I reckon it'll work. Take months if not years to play anything decent but who cares, I'm on my way!!!!Awesome. I played for thirty odd years and didn't think I'd ever play again. Never say never eh? I'll put a video up as promised but in spite of the bass being up pretty loud you can only hear the song ? Thankful ; Thankful ; Thankful ;Thankful ; Thankful ; Thankful ; Thankful................ [url="http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b337/Bassleg/?action=view¤t=261111.mp4"]http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b337/Bassleg/?action=view¤t=261111.mp4[/url] Edited November 26, 2011 by Flanker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Fantastic news! Step by step ... You'll be slapping away (aka Clutterbucking) at the next Bass Show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Great stuff, you sound overjoyed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Darn there's no like button anymore Great news. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Excellent stuff. Keep up the good work! A stroke has to be among a musician's worst nightmares. You have my utmost respect for having the bravery to tackle it head on. All the best for a speedy and continued recovery.. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 That's what I like to hear - never give in and fight hard. Keep going Flanker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenochrome Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 (edited) Well done fella, I'm very glad to hear that you're playing Edited November 26, 2011 by Adrenochrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 This has pretty much made my day. Well done mate the level of dedication you've shown with practically re-learning the bass shows how much it means to you, and im really happy to see you still able to do something you love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Fantastic news Steve - I told Eithne to get a bass out of mothballs the other day but didn't think you'd be able to play quite so quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Very good news. It is always good to hear of a fellow bass player being on the way to recovery after an health issue. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Delighted for you, good work, fella! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Good to see you chose a P bass to get started on as well, with that forefinger technique you'll be on Jamerson territory very soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Nice choice of repertoire, lad; well done, you have good taste. If you keep this up, you'll soon be belting out 'Superstition' better than me, and I've had no stroke..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Nice one Flanker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 That's really excellent news, chuffed for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Good news Flanker and keep up the good work. All the best, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanker Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Thanks for your kindness everyone. I've done two videos - one with the Nordy P and one with the Skjold. I had to have a go on the Skjold as it's a lovely bass and was feeling left out ! I say videos- its Eithne with her iphone! I thought I was pretty average before the stroke! I was Victor Wooten compared to now!!! HaHa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Keep at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxblues Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Well done mate, power of positive thought, you can move mountains, keep at it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee4 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Keep it up!All the best to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Great news Steve. Best wishes for a speedy full recovery. Cheers Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanker Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 The video is up. You can check all my past gear while are at it ! Embarrassing but some nice gear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Congratulations, Flanker. Feelgood story of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Excellent news I'm sat here with the theme tune from Captain Scarlet running through my head... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne58 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Well done Steve, I hope you continue to make a steady recovery. All the best. Cameron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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