ras52 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 [quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1474384815' post='3137557'] I don't know this joke! [/quote] Try learning the bass part! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapiro Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 The way you make me feel. Michael Jackson Piss easy bass line but really knackers my left hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 [quote name='Nicko' timestamp='1474360244' post='3137312'] Lately, I've been struggling with Walk This Way by Aerosmith. Its one of those bass lines that hard to identify and internalise. Secondly its all 1st and 3rd frets exposing my poor technique and requiring alot of pinky work because I cant sustain the speed using the (correct) ring finger. Thirdly its got a rhythmic variation between the first and second phrases which I find throws me off course. Lastly I I find it easier to to play the verse/hook with fingers but really need a pick for the chorus. All in all a right b*stard to play, and I dont even like the song. [/quote] I have just started this as we are going to be doing it. I assumed it was going to be easy, but I didn't realise the chorus part was like it was, and although I play it fine on its own, along to the music, the run down misses notes playing it with something else. I use my pinky, but then I always do - I don't have a great stretch. Luckily I do like the song! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 [quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1474384815' post='3137557'] I don't know this joke! [/quote] [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1474385109' post='3137561'] Try learning the bass part! [/quote] Yup, that's the one he he!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjim Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 On my own; aint no body, chaka khan and do i do, stevie wonder = no prob. nailed it. with the band = disaster = I'm constantly surrounded by amateurs Might be a few more that are "band" related. Personal struggles in particular... Even though there is no point, as I will never play these live the following two,Jacos' Teen Town and Donna Lee. I have been unsuccessfully trying to play these two for the last 20 years but although I know where all the notes are and in what order, I just cant do em'. After an hour or so of constant practice either can start to get close but come next day its back to square one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 A lot of the songs mentioned are tricky as hell, I'm not surprised they're a struggle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 I know exactly why I struggle with every line I have problems with. It's a combination of lack of practice and natural ability. But I stopped letting it get to me a long time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el-gnomo Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1474360990' post='3137322'] Strangely enough, Its The Beatles 'Come Together' that irks me. While its not difficult to play, I cant get that slide up to the top D to sound smoothly. [/quote] I seem to remember dropping my E string to D when I played it many years ago. I assume it was because it made the song easier ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kusee pee Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1474389726' post='3137619'] I have just started this as we are going to be doing it. I assumed it was going to be easy, but I didn't realise the chorus part was like it was, and although I play it fine on its own, along to the music, the run down misses notes playing it with something else. I use my pinky, but then I always do - I don't have a great stretch. Luckily I do like the song! [/quote] I love playing this, mainly because of the bassline. I play it on a 5er and it's fairly easy fret wise. I agree about Rhythm Stick. I think it's quite doable but I've always given up as it clearly takes time to nail. So laziness would be my reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Most Rush songs... Doing a couple in the 'Rush Fans Got Talent' as Rush EU Con in a few weeks time - great idea, fans get to pick a song from a list and their instrument... Chosen A Passage to Bangkok and Animate. Passage is simple enough (must remember not to overplay the verse) and I've got Animate nailed except the intro to the final verse. not the playing but the timing of the first notes. It moves up from the and of the bridge into the verse part played root-and-fifth but I just can't nail the timing... Still, got a few more weeks to get it down. Stupid thing is - it shouldn't be that hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 [quote name='Iain' timestamp='1474652784' post='3139691'] Most Rush songs... [/quote] I used to think I was a decent bassist until I tried learning YYZ.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerstodge Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 [quote name='GarethFlatlands' timestamp='1474658022' post='3139734'] I used to think I was a decent bassist until I tried learning YYZ.... [/quote] Yea me too, I can't get anywhere near it, too fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 [quote name='Iain' timestamp='1474652784' post='3139691'] Most Rush songs... Doing a couple in the 'Rush Fans Got Talent' as Rush EU Con in a few weeks time - great idea, fans get to pick a song from a list and their instrument... Chosen A Passage to Bangkok and Animate. Passage is simple enough (must remember not to overplay the verse) and I've got Animate nailed except the intro to the final verse. not the playing but the timing of the first notes. It moves up from the and of the bridge into the verse part played root-and-fifth but I just can't nail the timing... Still, got a few more weeks to get it down. Stupid thing is - it shouldn't be that hard. [/quote] Mate, cut yourself some slack! It's not exactly easy - this is Geddy we're talking about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 My Guy by Mary Wells. No problem at all if all I'm doing is the bass line, but there's a bounce to it that goes out the window when I start doing BV's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 [quote name='essexbasscat' timestamp='1474790448' post='3140439'] My Guy by Mary Wells. No problem at all if all I'm doing is the bass line, but there's a bounce to it that goes out the window when I start doing BV's [/quote] Ahh - bv are another thing. I trip up on Billie Jean if I am singing, in fact most things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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