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[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1476446511' post='3154384'] Plenty would say that's a good thing! [/quote] I meant getting out 😊.

Playing a 5 or in my case a 6 string does make reading a whole lot easier. I tend to do most of my playing from the 5th fret upwards. So low F I'd play at the 6th fret on the B etc. It's easy then to play Ds and Es on the G string, they right below you.

I played at the Butlins at minehead at few years ago. That was quite enjoyable. My nan used to live in Lincolnshire. It was cold even in the summer, winter it was like Siberia. Mainly because that's where the wind blew from 😊. The main problem with Skegness is the lack of motorway there.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1476397640' post='3154053'] OMG, funny stuff. Finally British humour that doesn't go over my head. Blue [/quote] Glad you like it .

[quote name='paul_c2' timestamp='1476396879' post='3154047'] Look at the example provided, it goes into G harmonic minor, then later Bb minor. Yes there is no key signature change so its not a notated "key change", instead its written with no key signature (when its clearly not in C major/A minor) and uses accidentals to show the modulation. This is normal, if that modulation/chord/whatever only lasts a few bars - as chords do in this kind of music. It deliberately uses non-diatonic and sometimes distantly-related changes for dramatic effect. [/quote] Harmonic minor doesn't have a key sig, so you'd only get accidentals. Yes, you're right about short, maybe 1 or 2 bar sections. What I'm saying is if there's a key change, then you'd get, or expect to get a double bar line followed by the new key sig. If I was given that to read, then I'd put exclamation marks around bits like that, to show them. Do whatever to not miss them when they came up. I remember my tutor at uni saying "don't be afraid to pencil in".

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1476395045' post='3154028'] Ok guys, most know I'm a Yankee. What is a holiday camp? Blue [/quote] This is a holiday camp. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOag3Fcig_Y"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOag3Fcig_Y[/url]

[quote name='paul_c2' timestamp='1476359632' post='3153602'] Great, thanks for the tips. I guess its down to 1) Recognising the accidentals quickly enough to see if its just a passing note, or a modulation into another key which could help out with reading it 2) a SOLID knowledge of scales, ie knowing all the positions and all the patterns so you know without thinking too hard, where to place your hand and what notes fall under what fingers, quickly. For example here: [attachment=229816:star wars music extract.jpg] bar 76 is G harmonic minor and bars 126-128 is Bb natural minor, but best done at the 8th fret and shift for the final Bb onto 6th fret E string (or a bit earlier if you want to). The rest is pretty easy. [/quote] If there's a key change you'll have a double bar line, then the new key sig.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1476377159' post='3153820'] Very good point this. I`m similar but with Jazzes, I love the sound of them except when I play them. I`ve had numerous Jazz basses and sold them on, sometimes you have to accept that a particular type of instrument just doesn`t work for you, even though they sound great when played by others. [/quote] I've tried jazzes, Ps and musicman. None work for me. A friend used to have a really old stingray that sounded great when he played it, but rubbish when I picked it up.

Maybe you don't like how [i]you[/i] sound on a P bass ? I was talking to a friend a coupe of days ago. He loves jazz basses, I always sound rubbish on them. You were hearing another guy play one remember, you liked how [i]he[/i] sounded on it.

[quote name='danonearth' timestamp='1476311278' post='3153332'] Ah, yes... I forgot the b5 on the 7th Ok, got it! I think I am confusing the difference between minor 7 and dominant 7 - my friend told me the dominant 7 was a b7 - but I am using it wrong in this sense... I understand now I should have used minor 7th (as you did! Thanks! [/quote] The dominant 7 is a b7. It's maybe what's confusing you. The chord built on the 5th degree of the scale is called a dominant 7 chord. It has a major 3rd and a b7. If you play it as a 7 chord, it's called a dominant 7 chord, as a triad it'd be a major triad.

If you're harmonising a scale, it goes major 7, minor 7, minor 7, major 7, dominant 7, minor 7, minor 7b5, then back to major 7 on the octave. The only dominant 7 is on the fifth of the scale. The others are called minor 7s (except the 4th major 7).

Take time to read through it first. Don't be afraid to pencil in notes and circle things. Pencil in specs and exclamation marks, anything basically as an aid beforehand.

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1476191086' post='3152119'] The Boss LS-2 will split the signal for an fx loop for the laptop, give you individual level controls for each channel and mix to a single output for the bass amp. [/quote] [quote name='Byo' timestamp='1476195091' post='3152175'] +1 [/quote] Brilliant, thanks .

[quote name='Lightlyseared' timestamp='1476226343' post='3152577'] Just looked - it may just be the site but I can only see Dingwall sets - presumably multi scale? [/quote] I think there's a header missing. The first 6 are Dingwall, then there's a space, and more are listed. I think they're for other basses. Drop them an email, see what they say.

[quote name='Lightlyseared' timestamp='1476224286' post='3152552'] I'll give these a go if I can find some. [/quote] Bass direct stock them.

[quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1476212752' post='3152426'] I didn't say that Moondance isn't a great song, [/quote] But it isn't, it's awful. 😊

Would you glue a rock to the front of your bass ? He calls it a 'modification', I'd call it vandalism. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Modulus-6-String-Bolt-On-Neck-Bass-Guitar-/262668330814?hash=item3d2840a73e:g:H7oAAOSw8w1X-~n5"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Modulus-6-String-Bolt-On-Neck-Bass-Guitar-/262668330814?hash=item3d2840a73e:g:H7oAAOSw8w1X-~n5[/url]

My current solo bass set up is quite simple. I used to have a whole pedalboard of delays, reverbs etc. Now I'm just using my fretless 6 string Roscoe bass, into an Apogee One interface, into a MacBook pro. The treated signal then goes back out via the Apogee into my Markbass combo. I want to be able to also route my bass straight to the combo. The signal from the MacBook will still need to be able to get through though, playing soundscapes that I've created using the bass. It needs to be as simple as possible. Any suggestions please ?

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1476182526' post='3151981'] There's a difference between not liking, being indifferent and being too picky and choosy. I've come across musicians who just won't play certain tunes for no other reason than they don't like the artist. Put 4 people like that in the room and you start to severely limit the music you're going to play. Playing in a band is all about compromise, if the members of the band aren't going to compromise on anything then you won't get anywhere. [/quote] Exactly. Almost every band I play for does at least one tune that I hate, you just have to play it. There's usually something you can get from playing a song you hate, maybe the guitarist or sax will play a nice solo or something. I'm lucky that I have a creative outlet in my own solo bass stuff.

[quote name='Painy' timestamp='1476173904' post='3151885'] Really interesting thread that puts a lot into perspective. I've been feeling a bit concerned recently that I think I may have the start of arthritis in my hands but to hear what some of you guys deal with and still keep going.... My band just had it's 21st anniversary of our first gig this summer. Stopped counting at 1000 gigs about 5 years ago although that number is increasing at a slower rate these days with family commitments so down to around 20-30 gigs a year these days with 153 being our busiest year about 15 years ago. Right now we've got a few weeks off. Our last gig was 10th September and our next is 22nd October and it's driving me absolutely freaking nuts. I honestly found quitting smoking easier than this! [/quote] Have you seen your doctor about your hands ? I remember seeing a tv show years ago about Les Paul. He gave up playing at one point, and started to develop arthritis. He went to his doctor who advised him to start playing again.

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1476143019' post='3151792'] I think I'm with you on this one... I keep getting flashbacks to Saturday's gig... I'm so happy he was a lefty, as otherwise I'd have tried that bass, and I might now be out there selling my body to get the funds [/quote] I've never actually played one. The guy who owned my Roscoe had a 6 string version that looked immensely beautiful.

I think the posting of Wal based threads should be banned .

Everyone learns in different ways, and wants and only really needs to learn what they need given their circumstances. As long as you yourself is happy, that's all that matters. Like on the have you ever gigged thread. Why should you gig if you're quite happy not doing so.

[quote name='ians' timestamp='1475751628' post='3148420'] Ok lets say you decide to have a go at bass and you learn to play simple two time from say C to G country style which simple as it is one would more than likely 'understand'....is that not playing an instrument irrespective of how you went about learning the piece. [/quote] I remember one of my teachers saying to me once, he could play Frere Jacques on pretty much any instrument, but that could only actually play piano. I guess what he was alluding to, was just because you can play a tune on an instrument, that doesn't necessarily make you a player of that instrument.

Are Tanglewood actually made in the UK ? I can see a time where it will end up being more expensive making items abroad and importing them into the UK. I think that's already the case with some items.