merlin Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Ho hum yes I play every day,just a noodle to keep the fingers moving,old age ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 [quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1351547316' post='1852560'] I couldn't do that....I also don't really see the point if you are already playing the set regularly. [/quote] we don't gig that often ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFerguson Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I've got two bairns, I still pick the p up and have a blast every day, even if its only for a half hour I get agitated and think its looking at me, only once I've played it a bit I feel satisfied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kongo Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Always playing even when not gigging. Gotta keep my hands in shape. Maybe it's learning a song, maybe it's mechanics (hand workouts) but whatever it is I always make it relevant and as interesting as I can otherwise I'm likely to get sidetracked. I find sometimes it's best to do something else first and THEN practise as the mood takes me. Usually inspiration comes along 2 - 3 hours after waking, which explains why it always hits at work and diminishes come home time. :-/ But days not working always involve a lot of playing. That being said, two years ago I barely touched it at all other than gigs and rehearsals...Biggest mistake I ever made! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I went through a period where I was only playing when I had a gig, which meant I sometimes didn't pick a bass up for a month at a time. Partly due to personal problems though. I'm well and truly back into the swing of things now At the moment, i always make sure I have a bass out of it's bag and in plain view so that there's no effort involved if I feel like messing around on it. Seems to be working well so far I rarely go a day without at least playing a note on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I find bass a truley dull instrument to play solo. I know there's some people out there that make good music on a solo bass but I just don't enjoy it so no, I don't practice between gigs/band practices. In a band though there's nothing like it. Sitting in the groove and being the link between all the instruments in a band is what gives me my passion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I play every day. I've got basses in my living room and the bedroom. I've also got basses at my parents' house, my btother's house, and at various friends' houses and studios. The only time I've not played on any particular day is I've been away from home with work, or on holiday. Saying that, I've been known to end up buying another bass while I'm away as I miss playing so much!! I've done this almost every day since I was about 15, and I'm now 48. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 [quote name='Pete Academy' timestamp='1351545642' post='1852527'] . I sell basses for my day job, so that doesn't help. [/quote] If you do it in a shop, surely that means you have to play a few bars of random slap everytime someone show an interest in one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christhammer666 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1351548145' post='1852578'] Gary talked a lot of bollocks. [/quote] totally agree.sometimes after ive had a nightmare day at work sometimes the last thing i wanna do is play bass. does not mean its not for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 [quote name='Leen2112' timestamp='1351547123' post='1852553'] Christ, I'd never manage with the crazy riffs my guitarist sends me if I didnt practise everyday! As I've mentioned in another thread, I remember Gary Moore saying If you walk into a room where you keep your guitar and not feel the need to pick it up, then maybe it's not for you. [/quote] I think Mr. Moore just identified why I play bass... But, as I don't gig, I can play as and when I want. Which is the way it should be for something which is, for me, a leisure activity. It's interesting to note that some people have cited the way in which their work impacts upon their leisure activities: If you do something a lot at work, you are (a lot) less inclined to do it in your spare time. I work with large numbers of the public, and when I get home, I'm all peopled out. Gigging/being in a band would just involve MORE people, and I just don't want to engage in all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I don't gig, but as I play several instruments I pretty much pick up something every day to play. I think I'd still noodle around on bass even if I was gigging as to me music is the 'my thing' that is relaxation after a day in the office and a 32 mile drive home in rush hour. Re: Gary Moore. I'd imagine that he was just throwing out an off-the-cuff soundbyte rather than Chapter 1 of the Gospel according to Gary, so I don't think it needs to be treated so seriously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I play most days. however up until I joined my punk covers band, The Daves, I only used to play at gigs, as the band I was with weren`t particularly good, so I adopted the attitude of why bother. Once I was in Dave-Land though, I knew I had to up my game, and, playing all my fave songs from when I was a kid, I re-found my love for the bass, so now rarely a day goes by when I don`t play. I had a wrist injury earlier this year, and couldn`t play for a month - torture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender73 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 generally play most days, and echo Doddy's regime of learning/playing something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I hardly ever play bass at home. I used to play un-plugged a lot but I don't really enjoy that any more. If I want to enjoy playing bass I have to plug in. I do play a lot of guitar though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperbob 2002 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I play everyday- no messing- mostly its learning a new song or two or revisiting old songs to get them absolutely perfect. Having not played for a few days ( on holiday ) I can tell, and think that the crowd can tell too ( they cant ). You never ever stop learning and shouldnt get to a point where you are "good enough" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I practice every day. Usually this consists of a little theory, reading practice, playing along for fun to some music, and generally working on my weaker points. I love playing the bass. Granted, I get more of a buzz when I play live, but generally I simply love the learning process, a journey which never ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Everyday is full of dilemmas. Do I practice electric bass or double bass? Do I practice bass or guitar? Do I practise reading or improvising? Scales or songs? Do I work on playing or composing? Or composing or recording? Do I play music or do I do some more writing/research for my next book? Am I allowed to do any of this or do I have to mow the lawn/do laundry/cook tea etc? How I ever make any progress in any of these endeavours is beyond me. But I do improve, incrementally, and do get things done eventually. And, overall, although I do so incessantly, I shouldn't complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 [quote name='Pete Academy' timestamp='1351545642' post='1852527'] I do about two gigs a month. However, I find I can't be arsed to play my bass between gigs. I sell basses for my day job, so that doesn't help. Anyone else have this problem? [/quote] I play more gigs than that , never pick up a bass between gigs - personally I don't find it a problem. It's a long time since I found any pleasure in playing bass by itself so around the house I'd rather strum my Ovation and sing a bit - though I don't do that very often either ! On top of that my hands are always a mess from kitchen accidents , messing with my boat engine , DIY jobs etc etc and my fingers are often sore from cuts and nicks. I never notice it at gigs - adrenaline I guess - but it hurts at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razze06 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I regularly pick up one of my basses and play for a little while, not necessarily a particular riff or bassline or exercise. Just to keep musical focus between practices and gigs. I practice in a slightly more structured manner if i'm trying to learn a new song, or coming up with a line for an original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 yes i try to play my bass every day We try to rehearse as a band at least once a week - that's when a lot of the writing gets done More often if we have a major gig coming up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 yes i try to play my bass every day We try to rehearse as a band at least once a week - that's when a lot of the writing gets done More often if we have a major gig coming up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 All of my playing outside of band rehearsals and gigs is for songwriting - either working out ideas for songs or refining a particular part that I've come up with in my head but my fingers haven't yet learnt how to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I don't really play bass guitar at home any more but I do pick up the double bass pretty much every day. There are days when I'm not home for long enough to play it but otherwise it always gets picked up even if it's just for 15 minutes while I'm cooking dinner or something. Can't resist it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1351593944' post='1852941'] All of my playing outside of band rehearsals and gigs is for songwriting - either working out ideas for songs or refining a particular part that I've come up with in my head but my fingers haven't yet learnt how to do. [/quote] That's pretty much me too. I can't imagine practising bass scales and arpeggios or anything any more. It bores the hell out of me unless it's necessary to develop the skills to perform something. In that case I know how to practice to bust through the blockage and enjoy doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I don't think I've ever played a scale or arpeggio in my life. In fact all the "practice" that I've ever done has had a definite goal in that it allows me to be able to play something for whatever band I am in at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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