markyboy2106 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hi there I have to perform an advanced bass piece as part of an upcoming exam. I'm also a teacher and have a feeling it could onto the college's end of year show as well so I'm looking for something that is impressive, fun to learn and play, and challenging. I've done the usual Jaco stuff (Blackbird, Portrait of Tracy, Teen Town, Birdland) before and was looking for something a little different. I hope given the eclectic nature of basschat I might get some interesting suggestions Cheers M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 How about Georgia by Ray Charles or Bye Bye Blackbird, playing the bass line, chords and melody at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 anaesthesia? i used it for an audition once, and was asked once i'd finished if i played anything apart from jazz!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Maybe you could try to compose one? More of a realistic way to demonstrate technical ability and creativity than just to regurgitate (however well!) a well established bass solo. If you don't fancy composing one, or time doesn't permit, perhaps one of Paganini's Caprices? No. 5 in A minor comes to mind as a good one. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyboy2106 Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 Thanks for the suggestions so far. Definitely got me thinking. I'm not sure what anaesthesia is though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshbassist Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 It's Cliff Burton's big muffed bass solo on the album Kill 'Em All by Metallica. I wouldn't suggest it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 i have had pupils perform it for years as part of their grade 8 studies. It shows many techniques, and doesn't necessarily have to be played using the effects either - in fact i generally prefer to play it clean and save the tasty muff + wah work to cliff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.funk Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Stu Hamm does a rather tasteful version of Moonlight Sonata with some tapping, might be worth looking at that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonzoBass Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Since you appear to be a Jaco fan and have some of his technique I might suggest his version of "Amerika". It makes a nice solo piece. Mike Dimin also has a few chordal solo pieces available [url="http://www.michaeldimin.com/licks.htm"]HERE[/url]. Definitely worth a look... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyboy2106 Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 [quote name='GonzoBass' post='165440' date='Mar 28 2008, 05:57 PM']Since you appear to be a Jaco fan and have some of his technique I might suggest his version of "Amerika". It makes a nice solo piece. Mike Dimin also has a few chordal solo pieces available [url="http://www.michaeldimin.com/licks.htm"]HERE[/url]. Definitely worth a look...[/quote] I forgot to mention I had done Amerika also. It's fantastic to play and a beautiful piece. I love the bass line to Dry Cleaner from Des Moines by Jaco with joni Mitchell. Definitely worth a listen, but definitely something which is ore of an accompaniment rather than a stand alone piece. Thanks for the other suggestions I'll check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-basser Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 (edited) how bout Stu Hamm's kinda medley piece (the ones that's on youtube) bout 6min long and includes Moonlight Sonata, Flow My Tears and Country Music: Edited April 7, 2008 by d-basser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneymullen Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 If you havent already done your exam, then the bassline to 'The Dance Of Eternity' by Dream Theater is a monster. I dunno about backing tracks though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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