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[quote name='Dan Dare' timestamp='1417042734' post='2616633'] I'm struggling to understand why one has to do one or the other thing - scales, notes, etc - first. It sounds a bit mechanical/programmed. Surely learning is a cumulative process and you acquire/learn combinations of pieces of knowledge as you progress. [/quote] To me it's kind of like learning the meaning of French words before attempting a conversation with a French guy. Notes are what you play, you're just learning the names of them. Just like you learn the names of friend, work colleagues, fellow students etc.

[quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1417030007' post='2616430'] I didn't challenge everything they said, but a lot. I found I learned more from discussing why that just following blindly. Play this cos i said so etc! It served me well. I have a degree in music, understand theory. get some goods gigs. Also after a while when you get an understanding of music teachers don't necessarily know more than you just because they are teachers. Whilst doing my degree there were at least two lecturers who a number of us knew more than. [/quote] I think I possibly misunderstood what you meant, sorry. Asking questions of the tutor shows, to me anyway, that you're learning and involved in what's going on.

[quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1417019923' post='2616230'] I always challenged my teachers! I think it's necessary. They is no point doing things blindly. You gain better understanding by asking why and then getting an explanation. [/quote] Hmm, but you go to your tutor because they know more than you, and you want to improve. I give my students aims and objectives, based around what they want to learn. I explain at the start of each lesson what we're going to do, and ask at the end if they're ok with what we've done.

[quote name='timmo' timestamp='1417013580' post='2616090'] I found learning the notes and scales, arpeggio`s hard work. On changing tutors, i found the the Chromatic scale is the best way to learn scales and arpeggios. You don`t need to know all the notes, and it is all transferable down the neck. The notes come together over time. No idea if it is the right way to go, but i find it easier. I found myself questioning my tutor and myself, because some of it seemed so pointless. It is only when you can execute the stuff, and move forward that you realise how important it is. You need to trust the tutor. Do whatever you are asked, and practice until you get it. You will find it all starts coming together over time. [/quote] That's how I teach people the notes, most know the notes on the open strings, it's pretty easy if you know the next note from E is F, then F# etc. Having a good tutor is invaluable.

Playing the scales will teach you the notes, especially if you properly learn the scale rather than just a pattern.

How you look is vital, I spend ages getting dresses even if I'm just staying home

You know I find much of modern day life to be pretty rubbish. Non-mainstream music being able to find its audience is probably one of the better things.

I think woodwind instruments have such a beautiful timbre. I wrote a piece earlier in the year for a bass and oboe, I used a sample for the composing part, then sent a chart to an oboist to record, what I got back was so beautiful. What's the instrumentation for your gigs ? I'm definitely going to come along.

Do we really need a film about Jaco ?

[quote name='Paul Galbraith' timestamp='1416857254' post='2614398'] I've been thinking about getting a Dual Mono case for a while... as I've found it's worth taking a back up bass for some rehearsals / gigs... am not a gear junky in live situations, in fact I hate lugging about more gear than necessary One thing I am curious about that you current Mono users could tell me about is : when the case is strapped on your back, does the bass neck stick up about 2-3ft about head head (assuming your somewhere between 5ft 7" - 6ft tall)... so if you don't pay enough attention when walking under a door you risk the neck hitting the top of the door frame ? It's so annoying to have to take your bass off / or duck when you need to go through a door way, but then again I can see why cases are designed like this for distributing the weight across your body. Was considering a GruvGear Gig Blade which solves this problem : [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO_35s1wjRc"]https://www.youtube....h?v=IO_35s1wjRc[/url] , this is how most low end saxophone players carry their horn. PS : Some Mono discussion here comparing Mono & Gig Blade : [url="http://www.talkbass.com/threads/gig-blade-v-s-mono-vertigo-v-s-m80.1113658/"]http://www.talkbass....-s-m80.1113658/[/url] [/quote] You get used to ducking down slightly, strangely I'm so used to having a bass with me in certain places, I do it automatically even when I don't

This is the longest piece that I've recorded so far, it's actually just an edit from a full length piece that I'm still working on, this is the ending (I'm working backwards ) Not everyone's cup of tea I know, this piece is quite sort of 'out there', and there's no real bass playing in sight, though it is all bass I promise [url="https://soundcloud.com/an-ending-ascend/for-one-brief-moment"]https://soundcloud.com/an-ending-ascend/for-one-brief-moment[/url]

Cool, I really liked the bit at about 1.50 onwards where you have the 2 registers playing. It's a cool idea having the triggered percussion, like on the other track of yours I was listening to a few weeks ago. Just using the vibrations of the instruments to play the snare. I really hope to come see you when you eventually play live somewhere.

Try this [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00H02C9TG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00H02C9TG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00[/url] I just got one for recording in Logic while I'm not at home, save carrying my main interface around. It's designed for Apple devices, and comes with various cables for different devices. Sounds really nice too, or should I say it doesn't actually sound like anything ?

[quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1416858827' post='2614440'] you're absolutely right of course, but just goes to show not all their stuff is top quality, just trying to put a slightly different slant onto the thomann love in. [/quote] But, you could have bought them from a UK shop, maybe paid £30 more, and they'd still have gone wrong I've had an email to say they've been despatched, they've automatically added a pair of UK power cables

I'm totally against the idea of doing anything for free, just me of course. Slightly off topic I guess, but a singer I play for was recently asked to perform at Jamie Oliver's Italian restaurant in St Albans, the same day as the Christmas lights were being switched on, kind of like 'carrying on the party atmosphere'. They wanted us to play for free. Someone somewhere's always trying to make money out of you, trying to help someone else. The very least I'd expect would be to have expenses covered, but that's often not even the case, so now it's a blanket no.

I personally don't agree with [b]working[/b] [b]for nothing[/b] at a charity gig. Mainly because of this kind of thing. Same as I don't give money to people rattling buckets, time or other containers anywhere. If I want to give to charity, then I'll donate direct to them.

[quote name='MilkyBarKid' timestamp='1416790461' post='2613684'] Don't forget the other benefits - probably 25% or more of your purchase price goes to supporting the ailing German economy. Cutting the retirement age to 63 years just isn't enough for those poor Germans. Please support German companies to allow the poor downtrodden German workers to have a further reduction in retirement age. Their roads are pretty poor too, and their cities and transport infrastructure are third world standard - they need all the help they can get. Seriously - I hope none of you on this thread are complaining about financial cuts in the UK!! [/quote] I'm guessing that Thomann will be paying pretty much the same as most other retailers for their goods ? It's not like there's only £10 or £20 price difference, it's £100.

I've bought electrical stuff from them, they've always included UK power cables, isn't it EU law that they have to ?

If it was mine (I'm assuming the shim is there because the action would be otherwise too high), then I would take it to a luthier and have the body end of the neck slimmed down to match the level of the body. The shim looks to be a really good piece of work. Surely removing the shim is going to raise the action by the same height as the neck is proud of the body, making playing extremely difficult ?

I don't know how they do it ? I've said this before, and I'll say it again, but if you're looking to make a purchase, then it certainly makes sense to check out their website, before buying in the UK. I've just ordered my new Genelec monitors from them, and saved £100 on UK shop prices. Very pleased anyway !

Anyone else's Vertigo had the rubbery piping that goes all around start to crack ?

[quote name='Wonky2' timestamp='1416617590' post='2612076'] German market trip sounds nice..... Whilst were hate'in.... Personally I can't stand that smug midget cock... Granted his show often showcases some fantastically diverse acts, that element is great.... But the Jules jumping on his piano to play boogie woogie at any opportunity, hogging the limelight just makes me cringe...... The news years eve show with that daft get with a head like a clock ??? Just does me head in. I go through phases were I am completely turned off by tv and really see the beauty in making you own entertainment, I wonder if I would be doing my family, my kids an injustice or a favour by removing it from the house completely. I am torn by the fact that there are many educational elements to tv aswell as incredible documentaries, dramas and some funny funny people..... But the rubbish which fills the spaces between the good stuff is controlling and literally brain numbing. Most of which insults our intelligence. What passes for entertainment is diabolical, the regurgitation of the same vote off format tv is tired yet they still churn out show after show. Injustice or a kindness? Any veiws on this? [/quote] I see you're man after my own heart

Great bags, mine gets dragged up and down to London on the train 2. 3 sometimes 4 times a week. I've had it since January, and it's literally traveled thousands of miles since then. Mine's the vertigo model.