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i practiced them at a slower speed and worked my way up. Its just a great song that pushes you a bit to do better i always think. Because of that bass line its "THE" classic rock song for me. Instantly recognisable from that keyboard start. Dave

I did it approx 10 yrs ago based on a music sheet i found on line and comparing with Neil's version it was pretty accurate. From memory it did take me a little while but once i got the feel for it the only bits i then had to focus on were the little ad-lib runs he was putting in. I was so chuffed when i turned up at rehearsal and we played it as a band only for the guitarist to say he preferred the later version and i was out voted and ended up playing a version that was boring in comparison to Neils version. No matter i was still really chuffed i had mastered it as close to Neil's version as i could get. I'm recalling it as i write and another hard part was keeping it as naturally flowing like Neil was able to do. Dave

Musical talent was 1st class but to have that level of song writing excellence and still not have the success you deserve is so sad. Dave

Think i should have put this in General Forum. ANY CHANCE MODS COULD MOVE IT FOR ME ? Dave

Makes you wonder how many great bands simply failed to make it a success because of managers creaming the profits and screwing things for them. Maybe that's a title for a new topic. "Name a band that didn't have financial or fame success because of Poor or fraudulent Management" Dave

Recently played a hit single by a band called Badfinger and came across this track called Maybe Tomorrow with Tom Evans on lead vocal. What an amazing voice on this song Incredible band, great songs but what a sad story about Pete Ham and Tom Evans. Victims of shady management deals. Not good considering how talented the band were. Expected to be the next Beatles. Produced by McCartney and Harrison at one time i believe.

Now i just tell them that i've been playing fingerstyle for 40+ yrs. Its how i play and if you want a pick style then best look for another bassist. Most bands have backed off when i say that. I have left a band who persisted with the pick thing even tho i grew my fingernails enough to catch the strings and give the exact same attack as a pick. The guitarist still wasn't satisfied so i left. 6 mths later they asked me to come back and complimented me by saying that my style was the thing that was missing with the replacement bass players they auditioned and tried out. I do play quite hard in rock bands and it comes across when playing within a band environment. It was a Friends of Deep Purple tribute. Shame cause i really enjoyed playing the songs. Dave

Keep us posted on what you decide as i'm quite interested in this too. Dave

I've been trying to use a pick for occasional songs in our set but its weird that i can play across the strings on multiple fast notes but the bit i just can't get the hang off is playing broken 8ths on same note which is more about rhythmic feel / groove on my picking hand. Its not far away but just not good enough to play live. If i play the same part using my index finger like a pick i have no trouble at all. Its a weird one. Song i'm struggling with is the prominent bass part in Ballroom Blitz by Sweet. Not a difficult song by any means. Like you i started on pick when i took lessons for 18mths but once they stopped i changed to finger style approx 40+ yrs ago. I've been asked over the years usually by guitarists to use a pick for more attack. PAH !!! Dave

i'll have a look at the freebies first. Always room for improvement. Thanks guys Dave

Are the SBL lessons worthwhile. I keep meaning to just dig out reading material on theory and push myself a bit more but never seem to get round to it. A subscription might be the way to push me a bit more. Dave

I do remember the chorus 😂

You need to use that version with a special Creamery pick up for that mint-ed sound. Think this is going well off topic so i'm gonna stop now and just say that obviously my concentration and commitment to bass playing during Covid is fading and i'm only spoon feeding my addiction. Dave

Stainless on both counts Nickel for general playing wooden spoons for folk music

Surely for this level of musicianship it has to be fingerstyle. I'm surprised you had to ask that question. 😁 I have seen them played with a violin bow but that was just showing off and had no musical content. Dave

Brilliant 😂 You'll find most spoons are fretless. Most players prefer that smooth bowl finish. "Fretted" or more commonly known as "ribbed" ones are very rare but you can get them. They produce a more vibrant tone with defined harmonic tendancies in the upper range. 😂

Bought me wife a set of the Audio Techs M20X for use with her tablet. She loves them and when i tried them they were pretty impressive for £50. Part of her Xmas too. 😂 Well made and quite comfy. Dave

I'm finding that i'm using my 6 string fretless a lot more especially enjoying playing along to Peter Gabriel Live album. So many opportunities to drift off and do your own thing with that album. Dave

Is that soup spoons or have you moved onto teaspoons yet. Teaspoons is where the talent comes in and you find a better, more experienced social network that are all willing to put the effort in. You don't get to teaspoons without putting the work in on soup spoons. Tablespoons will take you to the lower end of the market and best avoid. Dave😂

Try Andertons i think they were doing them too. You can also buy direct from Beyer but you'll probably be paying full price but they have a sale on at moment i think.

You just beat me to that

Do they do different versions of the DT770 as mine are labelled Pro. Looking at the website they do a Pro, Studio and Monitor version. No idea what the main differences in spec are. Mine are def the Pro version. Dave

Mine are the Studio ones 80ohm but i dont recognise the "monitor" version either. Think @jrixn1 is right enough. Great set of phones, well balanced across the tonal range with no excissive low end coming across. Very comfy and lightweight too. I can sit for hours on end with them on. Well made too Dave

Its an odd thing for me but when i have a few weeks off playing at home and then start again i seem to have a new lease of life and can play better, faster and just seem to be more "into it". I want to learn new things or master some of the things i tried before but couldn't be bothered putting the effort in. Take a wee break and all of a sudden it falls into place. I've always been like that. 45 yrs now. Dave