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My teaching went very well.

The 11 year old boy likes AC/DC and a lot of the songs on "Guitar Hero" - So that gives me a lot to work with somewhere down the line.

The 10 year old girl likes "One Direction" whoever they are.

Aye, it worked to teach them a few chords. One of the pupils couldn't get her hands round full G and C chords so taught her simplified versions.

But aye, I think all went well. The kids certainly seemed to lap it all up!

That is insane Bilbo! But super excellent at the same time.

Next time I think to myself, "I have nothing to do." ... I'll give this a go!

I LOVE the solo ... BUT! I have one tiny issue with it - The solo break is phenomenal and really fresh BUT then he plays a very similar lick at 1:59. I mean, when I hear something like this, I automatically think, "nah. I've already heard it". Does anyone agree? I just feel it takes away a tiny bit from what I think would be a perfect solo otherwise ...

*Hides in corner*

Oh, and I can't stop listening to this! At all!

That is sublime. Very Stevie-esque if you don't mind me saying that? Beautiful funky vibes and excellent horn lines.

Price?

I'd feel confident enough to gig as rhythm guitar. That's how I'd qualify "only potter"ing. Like, I don't sit down and practice it and I don't gig on guitar but I'd feel confident enough in my teaching ability and my playing ability to teach total beginners on guitar. There are a whole host of guitar teachers who's first instrument is guitar that teach bass.

I'd never teach anybody who I feel that I could not teach.

If, when I'm finished these lessons, I feel that it wasn't for me, I'll be honest with the parents and tell them that and refer her to another teacher, however, the pupils and I may get on like a house on fire. The reward will be in their playing ability and I'm sure that in a few weeks time, they'll be damn better players than they are right now.

I'm sure that on anybody's first lesson that they're giving, they may be slightly unsure of what to teach.

Hey there all,

I'm a bass guitarist based in Glasgow/Lanarkshire/Hamilton type area.

I'm educated to degree level from the University of Strathclyde's BA Applied Music Course.

Whether you want to learn to plonk along to a few tracks in your bedroom, sit exams at school, improve your technique, sit graded exams or get out of old ruts, I can cater to suit your specific goals and interests.

Over the last five years, I have been working with students of all abilities and helping them to become better musicians.

I teach all styles and any related theory for those specific styles. We will go over scales and technique too and relate these to what we are playing to keep everything relevant.

In lessons, we can also look at material which you may be playing in any bands you may be in and explore types of bass lines and grooves for these bands.

Overall, I want to teach you that bass guitar is fun and help you become a better musician.

I teach out of my own home but do also travel to your house is that is preferable to you.

I can be contacted by PM, email on [email protected] or by mobile phone, 07849366100

I look forward to hearing from you!

Aye, despite only taking these two on yesterday, first lesson is tonight.

Can't knock being keen!

Nothing like feeling old. I'm 21 and have no idea who Deaf Havana are! And I have NO idea who Hannah Montana is. But by the sounds of things, I don't want to know who she is!

I'll get a feel for what they're into tonight and I'll polish up my guitar skills over the next week. Maybe even get going on Rockschool Grade 1!

Her kids are aged 11 and 9.

I was thinking for the first few lessons I taught them G, C, Em and they've got "I Gotta Feeling" by Black Eyed Peas or D, C, G and they have Sweet Home Alabama. I'm not really sure what 11 and 9 year olds are in to these days!

But yes, you're right, the basic theory is the same and they'll need to know note names, string names etc. Once they've got a few chords under their belts, I was thinking of starting them on Rockschool.

So, yesterday I received a phone call from a lady who was looking for guitar lessons for her son and daughter.

As somebody who teaches bass and who only potters on guitar, I had to make that split second decision that I'd be willing to take on two utter beginner guitar students.

Does anybody on here teach bass and guitar? What do you teach on a guitarist's first lesson?

Any help about what to teach these pupils on their first lesson would be more than appreciated!

Cheers!

Is this still for sale?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KjVGJ3YFDc8

Wow!

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The song that got me into Joni and Jaco. Really well done! What bass is it? Looks like the bastard offspring of a Jazz and a MusicMan! EDIT: Just noticed! MM - excellent!
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Yes Merello, I first came across this tune in about 2006 when a dude on Youtube called 'GuyCee' played it. He was a flawless bass player on Youtube and one day decided to pull his channel as he didn't want to feel like a "Jaco record player". I never did find him again after that. After that I was hooked on Jaco and Joni. And yes, my MM5 ... She's my baby. And a lovely transparent purple too! Bought her on here a couple summers back.


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You have the core of it but you need to smooth it out a little, AB; your phrasing can sound a bit stilted and lacking in flow. But you are playing a 'written' version of an improvised line so you have set yourself a real battle. I bet you would sound better if you just 'played' the track with some other musicians and not alongside a recording. But good work and time well spent (my favourite LP also). Keep at it.
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Bilbo - Thanks for your comments. You kind of wound my neck back in after Daddy's major compliments. There is a lot needing ironed out. I think once I eventually LEARN the piece rather than just reading it, it should sink in 10x more and I can make it my own more. It definitely needs ironed. I was excited about being able to play it start to finish without f***ing it so thought I'd post a wee video but maybe I'll remake it when it's 10x tighter ... But more relaxed

And yes guys, this is off of Joni's live album "Shadows and Light". The work on it is phenomenal. The whole band just HAS it throughout. Go out and buy it. It's a must.

So, I recorded my first bass cover today ... Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpuI6p8YxPg

I wear Doc's ProPlugs when rehearsing and gigging. http://www.proplugs.com/musicandnoise.shtml

They really protect against loud noise. I can still hear my bass and all other instruments in the band. They do take a bit of getting used to but that's totally dealt with in 1 rehearsal.

I always wear them for function/rock band scenarios and if I'm close to a drummer at big bands, I'll stick just one in. The ear closest to the drummer obviously. This just helps to filter out the high frequencies of the cymbals so it's not so harsh on the ear.

Your ears are the most important tools as a musician. Look after them. Seriously.

I've been playing bass for 8 years now. For the first two years of this, I practiced and practiced and practiced and I got good. I got very good, very fast because I practiced lots. For the third year, I practiced a little bit less. This was due to turning about 16, starting to notice girls, starting to drink a little, bass was pushed to the side a bit. But I still practiced and continued to progress. During my 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and most of my 8th year of playing, I've practiced only a little bit. This was due noticing girls a lot, drinking a ton more and practice was really, really pushed to the side. However, in the past few years, I've been PLAYING (rehearsing and gigging) for about 12 hours a week. Brilliant. In my head, I was progressing as a player because I was throwing myself around a lot of different band scenarios and playing with lots of different musicians and for the past 2 years, I've been making an alright living out of music.

6 months ago, I started to take a much bigger interest in practice again. This is due to losing interest in girls and alcohol as much. Or maybe just due to taking a bigger interest in practice.

Without a doubt, I can say that my playing has once again started progressing. These days, I'm tackling tunes that are complex and opening my mind to a ton of concepts and what not and a lot of the time, I'm in my practice room frustrated. I'll get so frustrated that I need to walk away from it, make myself a cup of tea, have a biscuit and come back a bit more chilled but ready to tackle it. If you're working on something though, break it down. Right down. If you're working on a frustrating piece, aim only to get 12 bars done that day. Maybe less. And if you achieve that, you should go to bed happy because you've reached that small goal and the next day you can get up, revise what you've done and go on.

I think this shows the difference between practicing and playing. Look back at your progress. If you're not progressing, you're not practicing. You're just playing.

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Looks nice, although I wouldnt want to do a solo on this tune on a gig without bass not being 'underneath' everything...
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I'm gonna kinda disagree ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-PuoZBUqZY ... Bass solo at 2.25.

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Ashdown Mag 210T Deep Cab for sale.

This has been gigged lightly over the last few years but looked after extremely well. The carpet is starting to come away just slightly from one side however, it has been like this for about a year and has not got any worse so it's quite alright! - See last pic.

I'm based in Lanarkshire, near Glasgow if you're interested in picking this up? Alternatively, I can meet you half way somewhere.

I'm also selling an Ashdown Electric Blue 180 Head which goes nicely with this.

I'm looking for around £100 for the cab. Make me an offer if you please?

Here's some pics:

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I have an Ashdown Electric Blue 180 Head up for grabs.

This has been gigged lightly over the last few years but looked after immaculately.

I'm based in Lanarkshire, near Glasgow. Pick up only or I can travel to meet you half way somewhere?

I'm also selling an Ashdown Mag 210T Deep Cab if anyone is interested.

I'm looking for £80 for the head.

Here's some pics:

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Got any more pics?

BUT! YOU'RE IN DEVON! I'm tempted but it may not be until around January if you still have it.

+1 for pics?

I'm looking to buy a fretless before the year is out. I wish I had the wonga for your MM but by the way this thread has lasted, it's quite possible I could save up a few quid and buy it by the end of December.

Good luck anyway

I recently purchased a Barefaced Midget.

I utterly love it. Before playing through the Midget, I never knew the importance of a good cab. I thought that one's amp was all that mattered as far as tone shaping was concerned - Alas! How wrong I was! Yes, there is nice lows. A lot of cabs give nice lows - BUT! this thing has lovely highs and mids. It's given my bass a whole new sound. I'm totally loving it!

And as for the weight. Well, going from a 30kg Ashdown Mag 210 to this wee one handed 9kg just makes SENSE! Go buy one. Now.

And yes, it's loud enough. As Alex says, his Midget is as loud as the 210 and will handle all my TC Electronic RH450 would care to throw at it. Amazing!

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