Bilbo
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[quote name='thunderbird13' post='746941' date='Feb 16 2010, 10:14 AM']One question though - why is it the 1st 2nd and 4th fingers can you not just use 1,2 and 3 with the 4th being held out of the way , like when you drink a cup of tea[/quote] Nothing clever about it. The pinkie just has a bigger reach. Also, the third finger is dependent upon the second for its muscle power and is, thus, less flexible. If you place your hand flat on a tale then curl your middle (longest) finger underneath your palm, you cannot move the third independently as teh muscle is locked into the finger being restrained.
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I started with the 1fpf method way back when but, in all honesty, can count the number of times when it has been absolutely necessary to execute a musical passage on the fingers of one hand (using 1fpf ). It is a useful perspective to have I suppose but, as an absolute, it is just not that important. The question should always be, can you get to the next note? If you can, in a musical and congruent way, then you can use whatever fingering method you like. I have naturally evolved into using the Simandl method and now I am looking at the double bass, can see why double bass players prefer it. The additional potential gained by developing the 1fpf stretch on an electric is such a tiny, tiny part of the instruments potential, I just wouldn't get hung up about it.
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Good payer, good communicator. Would do business with Cham anytime.
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Thanks, mate. Keeps me of the streets -
Thanks, Marc. On their way. -
[quote name='phil.i.stein' post='743240' date='Feb 12 2010, 04:11 PM']work computer[/quote]
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Sorry can't read your links as they are blocked but L.A's Ozomatli are a great Latino funk band. Also look up Sargeant Garcia, Joao Bosco (some of his stuff will appeal), Caetano Veloso (A Luz A Tieta).....
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FOR SALE: Bass and Other Books
Bilbo replied to Subfeeder's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
[quote name='jassibi' post='738753' date='Feb 8 2010, 10:01 AM']Charlie Parker Omnibook (bass clef) £11[/quote] A must-have for any aspiring jazz musician - and marvellous reading practice. Have a bump on me! -
Thanks, Rumple. I was only messing about to get something down and there are a few clinkers in there but I do try.....
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My Wal. Just approach its 24th anniversary with me. They will have to wrench it from my cold, dead fist.
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My leads have pentapeptides. Makes for a firmer tone.
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Bass Player magazines For sale: GONE
Bilbo replied to Bilbo's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
All going to live in North London. At least they didn't get trashed!!! -
Bumpilicious
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[quote name='peteb' post='742331' date='Feb 11 2010, 05:57 PM']I used to have a 4 string version of this years ago and it was a really nice player - moved it on when I got my first Warwick! I assume that you need the funds for that new Fodera?[/quote] Nowhere near that, mate. Just a load of Double bass stuff: bow, pick up, stand, strings. I have finally figured out I only need the Wal (I have not gigged with anything else for years!!) so I am trying to get set to go gigging witht the big fella. Swapping the Status for something else would be a sideways step to nowhere!! Thanks for the feedback re: this bass, pete. It helps, I am sure.
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Now also for sale on www.statii.com
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Aha! It works!
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Bump for attention seeking!
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[quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='741879' date='Feb 11 2010, 11:44 AM'].....they decided to go with the other guy because he has covers band experience.[/quote] What the hell is THAT when it is at home ? So he has played other people's songs a LOT instead of a little. Wow! How could any of us compete with THAT :lol: ???
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'Lemon Wedge' off Kim Mitchell's 'Itch' cd. 'YOU CAN BE MY LEMON WEDGE, AND I'LL BE YOUR TEQUILA!!!'
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Even I have wired speakers and I can't put a battery in a car.......
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For sale we have a black Status Energy 5 string I traded with a basschatter (mcc?) several months ago for a similar 6 but which has been hanging on the wall ever since. I think it dates from the early 90s but I am no expert. I am reliably informed that the going rate is £450 but I am happy to take £350 so there you are. Its in pretty good condition for its age but not 'as new' by any means. There is some light buckle rash (doesn't breach the veneer) and the knobs are not original (see photos) but it all works. I have attached photos (mobile phone I am afraid) and some mp3s I knocked up over the weekend using Cubase. Please don't take the p*** out of them because its all me playing everything so it sucks but the bass sound is on there for you to get a sense of it. This in not high production value stuff, just me knobbing about.... Comes with a black Status hard case. PM me if you are interested or have any questions. Sorry, no trades as I need the moolah for something better.
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[quote name='jakesbass' post='741147' date='Feb 10 2010, 04:14 PM']...I have only ever bought 3 sets of strings in my entire playing life.[/quote] That's all I have ever bought for the Wal. I am on my third set in 24 years I have a fourth that is in my bass case waiting for a change but I hate new strings so never quite get around to it!! Your point is taken, though. You so rarely hear of UB GAS the way you do with the electric fraternity!!
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[quote name='endorka' post='741121' date='Feb 10 2010, 03:40 PM']Oh aye, And I forgot to mention that it's great to hear that you're playing the double bass again Bilbo! Jennifer[/quote] Thanks, Jennifer. And I am simultaneously learning about how much these things COST to play First its the bass, then a set-up, then the strings, then the bow, then the pick-up, then a case and that's before we get to changing the damn car so you can get it in with an amp!! Every single aspect of the process seems to involve a compromise due to finances. Good professional basses 'start' at £3K unless you are lucky, strings for £80 + or £150, 'cheap' bows at £120 - £400, £250 for a good pick-up (which may need to be fitted by a luthier at even greater cost), cases start at another £150.... And then all the good teachers live over 100 miles away!! I need a long lost rich aunt to appear to fund all this!!! Still, I do love it
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[quote name='TommyK' post='741086' date='Feb 10 2010, 02:54 PM']Aha.. Mr Ament is a keen advocate of the fretless bass, so this might explain it! Is it possible to do it on a fretted? Youtube's favourite Swiss maestro seems to be doing so here: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sjsUHujB44&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sjsUHujB44...feature=related[/url] Just can't figure out how???[/quote] Can't view the link but, as far as I am aware, no, it can't be done on a fretted (although you could bend it) . But I am willing to be proven wrong.
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Sliding harmonics on a fretless is easy. Don't know this tune so can't comment on the specifics.
