AntLockyer Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 This has been a week of total mind blowing inspiration. It started with Sharay Reed killing it on this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pATcvr3zAhg I went off searching for some gospel bass info and found a couple of things that I practiced, I'm not sure if I improved or really learned anything. Then KC Roberts got me fired up with this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bZBh6HMFaQ and the rest of the awesomness on their channel. This made me want to start a funk/disco/soul band (which I posted on Facebook and got a guitairist within 3 minutes). Then I went and learned a bass part to Boogie Wonderland. I think I improved as a bass player there. I then spent a few hours learning chords (thinking about Jeff Berlin's words about chrod tones being the key) and scales. My understanding of major and minor scales has increased greatly and I believe some of my playing and note choices has been affected positively by that. cont.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntLockyer Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 (edited) then I saw the Dirty Loops video's and wanted to instantly pick up my bass [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjVGJ3YFDc8[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBc7UWZ8-hg[/media] Trouble is I'm inspired but I've no idea what to do with that inspiration. What would you do? where do I go from here? Edited October 16, 2013 by AntLockyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 [quote name='AntLockyer' timestamp='1381916205' post='2245272'] Trouble is I'm inspired but I've no idea what to do with that inspiration. What would you do? where do I go from here? [/quote] Arrange a charity gig, a HUGE one, get it televised worldwide and invite all your favourite artistes to play. Then jam with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntLockyer Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1381917060' post='2245299'] Arrange a charity gig, a HUGE one, get it televised worldwide and invite all your favourite artistes to play. Then jam with them. [/quote] That is an amazing idea, can't believe it hasn't been done before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Write some songs of your own and form a band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1381917060' post='2245299'] Arrange a charity gig, a HUGE one, get it televised worldwide and invite all your favourite artistes to play. Then jam with them. [/quote] I do this every thursday! Always the same gits turn up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntLockyer Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1381924793' post='2245479'] Write some songs of your own and form a band. [/quote] I dont have the chops as they say in america. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 [quote name='AntLockyer' timestamp='1381925751' post='2245513'] I dont have the chops as they say in america. [/quote] I don't get this. Apart from maybe a very small number of ridiculously lucky people no one is completely awesome the first time they pick up an instrument. They go from fumbling ineptitude to a level where they are competent and then beyond by practicing. Exactly the same goes for son writing. You start off writing things that aren't really very good, but the more you do it the better you get - just like playing the bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntLockyer Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 I meant on the bass, I'm awesome at song writing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 [quote name='AntLockyer' timestamp='1381926427' post='2245536'] I meant on the bass, I'm awesome at song writing [/quote] Bollocks! If I can be in a band and write songs anyone who puts some effort into it can as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 [quote name='AntLockyer' timestamp='1381926427' post='2245536'] I meant on the bass, I'm awesome at song writing [/quote] The single best thing you can do for your bass playing is join a band. You don't even have to gig. Just get some like minded individuals in a practice room together and make a nice racket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntLockyer Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 I'm sure that is true. I've been going to a jam night (and was depping for the house band dude for 3 weeks) and the difference in a few months is huge. Will press on with the soul/funk/disco thing and see what happens. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1381929726' post='2245612'] The single best thing you can do for your bass playing is join a band. You don't even have to gig. Just get some like minded individuals in a practice room together and make a nice racket [/quote] I'd definitely go along with that There's nothing like playing with other musicians to hone your skills Although, I'd suggest you do play a few gigs too Sure, you don't have to gig but there's nothing like a bit of pressure to tighten up your playing Doesn't have to be a paying gig, or can be something you do for a charity but it all helps, especially if you get people up & dancing, or get good feedback from your audience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenitram Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 If you need a not really very local drummer with no kit (well, electronic) and no transport, I'm yer man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntLockyer Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 [quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1381933946' post='2245705'] If you need a not really very local drummer with no kit (well, electronic) and no transport, I'm yer man. [/quote] Way to sell yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenitram Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I expect we'll end up going our separate ways due to musical differences.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 [quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1381934215' post='2245712'] I expect we'll end up going our separate ways due to Musical Differences.... [/quote] Met him once. What a git the guy is, breaks bands up all over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Riffed Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 [quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1381933946' post='2245705'] If you need a not really very local drummer with no kit (well, electronic) and no transport, I'm yer man. [/quote] What is it with drummers having the most kit and no bloody transport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 "but there's nothing like a bit of pressure to tighten up your playing" ... and your ringpiece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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