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I think for most normal bass parts then B E A D is a good idea. What would possibly cause problems is the fact it's a 4 string. You may have to keep telling yourself that it's a low B, not an E.

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1440829950' post='2854132'] I'm not familiar with Jonas's work, but I'm about to get educated! :-) I'll be along to the Birmingham gig at Tower of Song. [/quote] I'm going to the Birmingham show. Jonas's playing is very eclectic, from amazing slap virtuosity to beautiful acoustic playing like in the video I posted above, to stunning solo work, I remember seeing a video of him doing a solo bass arrangement of Hendrix's Little wing. So combine that with Steve's amazing soundscaping and it promises to be a pretty fantastic night. The Tower of song is a really nice venue too. There's also a ticket discount if you're a subscriber to Steve's music on Bandcamp.

[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1440881124' post='2854577'] [color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=3]Erroneous[/size][/font][/color] used to break them frequently. I'd guess it depends on playing style, but when I read of Erroneous's record, I was gobsmacked. [/quote] I was wondering if maybe there was a problem on the OP's bass or something, causing stress on the string ?

How often do you break a string ? I've never broken one in 20 years.

Just sold my volume pedal to Nick. An extremely quick and easy transaction, and a really nice and friendly guy. Highly recommended.

[quote name='HengistPod' timestamp='1440773518' post='2853768'] ... which is grand, but I tend to only break one string at a time, requiring replacement at the end of a song. If I had a set of new strings and used, say, the A, to replace a broken one, then I have now got E, D and G left as spares. What am I gonna do - replace them all at the end of the gig? And if I only put on the "old" ones a week ago, what happens to them - throw them out? I have not the cash for such profligacy. So when I put a new set of string on, uness the old ones are totally shot they get saved in the packets the new ones came out of. Hence a whole bunch of spare single strings in the pocket of my gigging bag. (They also come in useful for holding bits of my car together on occasion.) [/quote] Buy separate strings ? I'm pretty sure you can buy separate Rotosounds from Strings direct.

I recently graduated from music college with a BMus honours degree. I have excellent sight-reading skills, and a very good knowledge of advanced musical theory and harmony. I have been playing 6 string bass for about 8 years. Throughout this time, I have developed my playing technique to a highly proficient level. I have also written an as yet unpublished book on 6 string bass, that covers general playing, and also advanced 6 string bass playing, including chordal playing and chord melody techniques. Most people buy a looping pedal, and after the initial novelty of being able to record a bass line, and then maybe solo over it, they quickly lose interest in it. Hence the rather large number of used but in excellent condition looper pedals that you see listed for sale on here, and on eBay. I have tried to take looping a few steps further, and use it to create quite dramatic and sometimes ethereal melodic soundscapes, and ambient compositions. I can teach you to use your looper pedal in a far more creative manner, thus improving your general musical ability along the way. I am extremely proficient in the use of most of the music software currently available, including Logic Pro 9 and X, Garageband, Sibelius, Ableton live, Cubase etc. Tuition available throughout the Birmingham and West Midlands area, and also via Skype. Please contact me for details.

Bach, as already suggested one of the cello pieces, or one of his inventions ?

Fingerless gloves. I think the coldest I've ever been was busking in the Birmingham Jewellery quarter at a Christmas market about 4 years ago. There was a mad rush of all the band into the nearest coffee shop at interval time. I played at a garden party 2 weeks ago and was cold, that's the British summer for you I guess .

I think he just wants to praise god by playing. I'd say let him play, see what comes from it. I'm playing in a band with another bassist tomorrow, should be a fun night. I'm sure I'll learn something from the experience, as I'm sure the 2 of you will.

Too short a notice, but I'd have loved this.

Try the Alexander technique. [url="http://www.stat.org.uk"]http://www.stat.org.uk[/url]

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1440662403' post='2852702'] Yes, and these are the ones you target to play ... I wouldn't bother about the rest tbh... if we are some sort of afterthought.. or rather the music is. One of my fave music pubs, the guy/LL is [b]always[/b] travelling to see bands..we have endless chats about music and he always says he doesn't see music the way I do, with regards what is good in a band etc....but he gets out there, he sees loads and altho I wouldn't book some of the acts he does, I respect he knows what he likes and sees and will book that band/act even though he knows they wont make much money...because he is a fan. I think that says it all... or rather, it gets no argument from me. (actually it does and I don't get his penchant for 3 piece blues rock bands with endless gtr widdle all night, but we laugh about it) I'll support the pub as much as poss, his pay rate is lowish, but you need guys like him... [/quote] I did some dep gigs for a Free tribute band a few years ago. The gigs were all over the place, and like you say, there are landlords around who are passionate about music, and who value live music, and will pay the bands a realistic sum.

Singing stuff is a great thing to be able to do. If you look on Youtube for videos of Janek Gwizdala, you can see him singing an improvised line, then playing the line as he's soloing. There's a great site that I found useful for ear training called tear - [url="http://teoria.com/exercises"]http://teoria.com/exercises[/url]

[quote name='CH161' timestamp='1440629543' post='2852603'] I'm not sure about this point. The disciplines are very different. Playing from music demands a certain set of skills and playing by ear, without the reliance on written music is another. I also hold degrees in music, and my experience suggests there is a wide margin between the two skill sets. Both of these are very demanding disciplines. [/quote] I do think that they would still gain enough knowledge to know what to do. It may not automatically come to them, improvising is a skill that takes practice, but they would have the necessary knowledge of what to do, i.e. they certainly know their instruments, they have the harmonic knowhow. They certainly wouldn't have to play every note trying to find the right one.

Even though I really don't like his music, I have to say he is an amazing musician. I had to learn a few of his things for uni, it's all about his touch. He was something like 19 when he was playing for and producing Miles Davis. That says a lot about his talent.

I got mine from Bass direct.

What Dunlop strings did you want ?

How quiet does it need to be ? Someone I'm maybe going to do some work with showed me one on-line last week, it was almost silent in operation, perfect for busking. I think it was blue.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1440592763' post='2852206'] If you play a pub you are there to sell beer.... and the 'best' bands sell the most alcohol. A party will have a bar that charges...there is money in the system and it should be shared..ideally. [/quote] This

[quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1440594614' post='2852227'] IMO it is not a case of "what camp are you in" as asked by the OP. Being an [i]all round[/i] musician involves learning many things, each being important in it's own right. IMO having a good ear is among the most beneficial. [/quote] As I said in a previous post on this thread, it's as important as being able to read, and having a knowledge of harmony/theory. They all go together to make you a good all-round musician.

I think the story about classical players not being able to play without notation is just that, a story. I've just graduated with a degree in music, aural skills is part of the course. It's also part of the audition, the aural admission exam was ridiculously tough. I also know a few classically trained musicians, cello, trombone and piano, and aural skills are something they're taught too. They're also totally able to improvise and play over a 12 bar. It's a myth grown up and spread by non educated musicians, usually hiding their own musical ignorance.

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1440577100' post='2852006'] Very nice! And well produced. I'm a big fan of Steve Lawson too, so this sort of thing is right up my street [/quote] Thank you