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Yes, it is, but there are other 'types', or uses, of modes in general, depending on the underlying context. Personally, I'd agree that, with what the OP describes, I'd call that Dorian, as a bass line. It's all a bit hazy, really, and there's no one, definitive, interpretation in these instances. I'd say it boils down to the intentions of the bass player; was he (or she...) 'thinking' Dorian, or simply playing diatonicaly from the Second..? Dunno, really. Does it matter..? Not very much.

Good evening, LeEb5, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. We'd write 'needs perfecting'..? And 'English' takes a capital 'E'. Hope this helps.

Hmm... Not too bad; I think it's reparable. Did you leave it next to a microwave or something..? Should be more careful in future. Good luck with the refin.

I had a pizza that looked like that, once. I sent it back; it was mouldy.

I don't think that what the OP was describing was 'clipping'. It's more likely, if there's a speaker load mis-match with the amp, to be thermal protection cutting off the amp before 'magic smoke' is produced. Once cooled off, the protection releases the amp's output again, until the next overload. It would happen if a 4 Ohm cab was plugged into a combo that has an 8 ohm speaker, thus loading the amp with less than the 4 ohms it can handle. The solution is to only use 8 Ohm cabs with such a combo.

You can measure the DC resistance with a common-or-garden ohmmeter, which will tell you, indirectly, the impedance. A typical 4 Ohm cab will measure something like 2.5 Ohm with a meter. An 8 Ohm cab would be around 5-6 Ohms. A 16 Ohm cab (yes, they do exist...) would measure around 10-12 Ohms. Hope this helps.

Received from Amazon a few moments ago ... " Lee, Geddy "Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass" Estimated arrival date: February 22 2019 - March 25 2019 " I think I'll just cancel it and buy a few 'plane parts with the money instead. ... and done. I'm not a Rush fan, anyway.

We charge nothing for a similar formation and/or event, but that may spoil your averages.

Thanks for bringing this to my attention. A great video; special mention for the drums, which sound as if he's backed by a percu player, but he's alone pumping that stuff out...! Joyous music, very fitting in the context of your post.

Or the wrong size.

Good evening, Chris, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

I think that there are different aspirations from those in pubs, concert halls, festivals and busker sites. A concert in a pub can be done (I've done plenty enough...), but it's not the same, I reckon, as having a band in the corner whilst 'pub' activities are going on (I've done plenty of those, too..!). For concerts, I'd suggest comparison with classical music could be made, whereby one is going there specifically for the music (or jumping about, if that's part of the act...). A sober jazz concert would be spoiled if folks were jostling about, talking over the quiet bits, as would a Sibelius concert. Festivals are again a different kettle of fish, where folks can, and will, drift from one event to another, engage then potter off for a bite to eat, generally with a certain distance, both physical and mental, form the performance on stage. The antics of any one person in the audience is less important to the performer than the 'mass effect', getting the whole stadium (or muddy field; it depends...) to sway their hands in the air. Buskers have another effect still, as folks are, almost by the nature of things, passing by, with no previous intention of participating in an event. Sometimes it works, and a congregation forms, but that's more the exception than the rule, in general. Different reactions, then, to whomsoever is performing by the very nature of the event. It seems quite logical to me that a 'star' could be ignored in a pub, but would be adulated in a stadium.

Does this help..?

OK, I get your drift. In that sense, we're all in our own microcosms, with individual likes, tastes and experiences, which often evolve as we come across different stuff. No qualms with that, and I share your views, but on other genres. For me, it's funk, disco, head-banging and punk that I can't understand nor abide, or not for long. I don't dance (two left feet like breeze blocks; worse than Mrs May...), so EDM leaves me cold. Don't feel isolated, then, but rather rejoice in being exactly the same as everyone else, in that you're different, as different as are we all. No, I don't think I'd like to swap planets, though. I'll carry on listening to Jaco (and much more, of course...). Schubert..? Any taste for Schubert..? No..? Oh well; never mind.

He's a strong lad, is our Eddie; it'd take more than a few keystrokes to bend his will. Tough as old boots, maybe tougher. No flies on him, no sirree. He can take it, can our Eddie; he's no shrinking violet.

I understand your general point, and tend to agree with most of it, but in the context of this post, 'good, constructive feedback' was what was asked for (politely...), and was what, for my part, I intended giving. It's not always easy to be both truthful and tactful (it's certainly a bit lacking in my particular skill-set...), but there's no point, either, in putting out banalities, which would not serve the OP. I always try to at least finish with something positive, and will always give credit for having had the courage to put stuff out and ask for thoughts. Giving one's honest appraisal precludes the use of insults or derogatory remarks, but if there are negative aspects, someone has to express them (I insist, if that was what was asked for...). There is much that could be improved in my own band, and when we're together rehearsing, we are often critical of our own weaknesses, but always with the intent of 'pushing the envelope'. The easier route would, of course, be to not respond to such requests, or, to go even further, to not even listen to what has been shared. I like to think that, modestly, my tiny input, bolstered by equally sincere input from others, could be for the good, and have a positive effect. Sorry if my redactional efforts are badly perceived; I do my humble best to give the requester my genuine opinion. Sometimes I fail.

Indeed not; this is 'General Discussion'.

How so..? Would you care to expand..?

Astonishing..! What a memory..!

Rant away, @josie; rant away. Then put it away in its place, in the past. You are responsible for your thoughts, deeds and interpretations, everyone else has that same responsibility, and will have to assume it. If the wrong end of the stick has been taken, let it go, and deal as best you can with what comes up. No point fretting or trying to analyse what others have understood of things, rightly or wrongly; just pick up the pieces and do your usual best. Life goes on, and it's not impossible that the future holds a reconciliation. What's the expression..? Oh yes... 'S**t happens'. Carry on, and enjoy the event with those that know and trust you. They're what count; the rest is blowin' in the wind.

It got a lot of bin-bags and safety pins sold.

To be fair, BRX wasn't disputing knowledge of scales (or harmony etc...) just the need to practise 'em as a routine thing. If I've understood correctly (don't laugh; it happens..!), he uses his scales knowledge when composing and playing, but doesn't feel the need to go over them routinely. He knows about 'em, and how to find the notes wanted on the fret/key board, and that's enough. Other folks have different approaches to this, which is fine, too.

It sound to me much like the whammy used by RATM's 'Killing In The Name Of...' Our Eldest uses his GForce unit to create it on guitar. Any good..?

What's a metaphor..? Can someone explain to me what the point is of learning to use 'em?

To me, there's a fundamental difference in learning, or writing, songs, and learning Music. To me, rudiments, scales, chord tones, time signatures are the basics, the bread and butter, the meat and veg, the Lego blocks. The more different Lego bricks one has, the more varied structures one can create. The more different produce is in the larder, the more interesting recipes one can cook. If one only ever wants bacon sandwiches, it's not necessary to have tons of herbs and spices. If one is only going to build fire engines, red bricks would be what to have lots of. I'm quite pleased to have spent all those years studying and playing rudiments, it has made me a better drummer, which is what I wanted. I'm equally pleased to have worked out for myself, then extended that meagre knowledge of scales, chords, harmony and solfège, as it enables me (I was going to type 'empowers me'; both are true...) in playing guitar, keys, bass and many other virtual instruments. Is what I 'create' Good Stuff..? A moot point, but rather irrelevant. It's what I create, and that suffices in itself. My recipes are varied, too; although I have the staples covered, I can improvise a meal in many different flavours, all very tasty (well, mostly...). I'm currently concentrating on ornery 6x2 Lego bricks, as I use 'em when building my balsa 'planes, but Our Littl'un uses any and all the various bricks to make all sorts of Stuff. Scales are useful to those wishing to do more than just 'songs'. It's a different approach to Music, Life and Everything. Your Method May Vary; we're all Winners (well, I am, at least...). Peace.