Jimryan

[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1359488599' post='1955599'] Maybe we should have Basschat Projects. Like, let's all learn Sir Duke together, discuss the hard bits and give tips, try the slowing down (at the same tempo!) thing, learning the end first etc. [/quote] I've just learned that for me band and its whilst practicing it (mainly the little fills in the later chorus') that I realised it. By taking a more relaxed and "slower" approach, that it comes through clearest and easiest.

I don't mean literally slow down (as in the track). The track stays normal speed, I play normal speed, but slow down as in my movement and shift times.

Morning all, During my evening practices, I've noticed something when it comes to playing/learning fast, fiddley bits. Usually, I've just gone at things full steam ahead and kept trying until I've got it. Countless times I've read people's advise of, slow the track down, learn it slow and gradually speed up. I've kinda stumbled across one that kinda works for me, but sounds weird, but bear with me...RAR!!! Hehe BEAR with me :-p I've found I can play faster, if I slow down. Usually I've tried fast runs at speed, or executing the note and shifting immediately in preparation. Recently I've learned that if I "hang around" and shift at the very, very last instance, a can play much quicker. It sounds weird reading it back, but I know what I mean.

Sounds similar to what I've just done, but for one band and 37 tracks. Depends really, I looked at it as a challenge and that drove me to nail it. I like being pushed and challenged and that's what did it for me. The gigs will be an interesting way of being dropped in. Just relax, take it easy and remember the right song for the right set. Good luck and have fun, James

I must remember to get my ticket next payday.

[quote name='D.I. Joe' timestamp='1359318150' post='1953069'] We could forge the way with a new record - Longest instrument relay/Instrument gigged by most different musicians during tour? (if this would be classed as a tour) or something similar? I don't know, it's up to you as you're organising the whole thing - but I think getting the site and this bass in the GWR would be pretty freaking sweet! [/quote] In the application you have to give a description, so I'm hoping they can help with a catchy title. But yeah, would be pretty awesome.

[quote name='D.I. Joe' timestamp='1359317529' post='1953054'] Which record(s) are we going for? [/quote] Well, I couldn't really find one similar, so I applied under "most gigged/used bass guitar" but it still needs to pass the acceptance stage and then they'll get in touch.

Guiness world records has been contacted as per requested/suggested.

Guiness world records has been contacted as per requested/suggested.

Guiness world records has been contacted as per requested/suggested.

Also, should any BCer's already be signed up to Justgiving, a team's now set up: http://www.justgiving.com/teams/Basschat

Also, should any BCer's already be signed up to Justgiving, a team's now set up: http://www.justgiving.com/teams/Basschat

Also, should any BCer's already be signed up to Justgiving, a team's now set up: http://www.justgiving.com/teams/Basschat

A brief set of rules has been drafted up. Will take any suggestions/recommendations on board too.

A brief set of rules has been drafted up. Will take any suggestions/recommendations on board too.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1359299142' post='1952651'] I haven't read the whole of the thread so I don't know whether this has been addressed - has anybody been in contact with the Guinness Book of Records to see whether there is a record for a bass that's been played by the most people?? If such a record exists it might be an idea if the bass visited the London Bass Guitar Show and the regional Bass bashes... [/quote] I've not got on to Guiness yet, it's on the list somewhere. Unless anyone wants to help out on that front. I'm still compiling names, locations, contact details. I've talked the charity stuff, some trendy QR codes too. I foolishly underestimated how much planning would go into this.

I'm just sticking all the names into a spreadsheet. If you've signed up, you'll very shortly get a PM regarding contact details to go with this. Once this has been completed, a copy will travel with the bass and every member involved will receive a copy of the list too. If you haven't signed up...why not? P.S we now have QR codes to go along with the bass and for members to push.

I'm just sticking all the names into a spreadsheet. If you've signed up, you'll very shortly get a PM regarding contact details to go with this. Once this has been completed, a copy will travel with the bass and every member involved will receive a copy of the list too. If you haven't signed up...why not? P.S we now have QR codes to go along with the bass and for members to push.

I'm just sticking all the names into a spreadsheet. If you've signed up, you'll very shortly get a PM regarding contact details to go with this. Once this has been completed, a copy will travel with the bass and every member involved will receive a copy of the list too. If you haven't signed up...why not?

Evening all, The relay now has a justgiving page. This can be found at: www.justgiving.com/BCrelay There's also to text code set up as: BASS88 which is to be texted to 70070 followed by an amount (£1,£2,£3,£5,£10). This is all nearly good to and will be starting very soon. Cheers to all those involved, those going to get involved and all those that donate. James

Evening all, The relay now has a justgiving page. This can be found at: www.justgiving.com/BCrelay There's also to text code set up as: BASS88 which is to be texted to 70070 followed by an amount (£1,£2,£3,£5,£10). This is all nearly good to and will be starting very soon. Cheers to all those involved, those going to get involved and all those that donate. James

Evening all, The relay now has a justgiving page. This can be found at: www.justgiving.com/BCrelay There's also to text code set up as: BASS88 which is to be texted to 70070 followed by an amount (£1,£2,£3,£5,£10). This is all nearly good to and will be starting very soon. Cheers to all those involved, those going to get involved and all those that donate. James

Cheers for the offers guys. Saw bassmansteve this morning and now have his boogie 400+ on loan.

If only it were that simple.

[quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1359149533' post='1950920'] Not the George on Portsdown Hill surely? Can't imagine they ever have a good gig in there (it's almost the closest pub to my house). [/quote] Haha, no, the george in Ashford. The george on the hill's not too bad, not seen a gig in there though. Where would a band fit in there?!? If you're relatively close to the george, you can't be that far from me. I'm off of the Havant road in Drayton/Farlington.