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Just because it's a Minor scale doesn't mean every interval in the scale is Minor! In the C Major scale for example, chord 1 is Major (C), chord 2 is Minor (Dm), and chord 3 is minor (Em). Even though the interval from Root to 3rd is Major, the Major 3rd of the scale's own chord is Minor. In your example, you say in the Minor scale, the 2nd is D. That's because in the Minor scale, the interval from Root to 2nd is still a Major one, ie C to D. And as Kirky said, a minor 2nd up from C would be Dflat. Hope this helps, I'm not very good at trying to explain theory

Hi Dannybuoy, firstly thanks for the compliment on my playing The strings on the P-Bass when Sir Duke was recorded were DR Fat Beams (that were fairly dead) if memory serves correctly, the ones that were on for the Marvin Gaye video are D'Addario Prosteels. Both were recorded the exact same way: I take a headphone splitter cable out of the iMac, sending one to the Speakers, and the other to the Aux in on my PJB Bass Buddy, which my bass and headphones are plugged into so I can hear the track and my bass. The speakers are left on so that when I record the video I can synchronise the Audio perfectly at the end. The track is imported into Logic, and the Bass is recorded via the Line Out from the PJB into the Line In on a Lexicon Alpha Interface. I usually then add the stock Logic Bass Amp to the Bass Channel to boost the volume and make any adjustments to the EQ. I then bring the track volume down a touch to make the bass stand out a little. Then it's a Stereo bounce down to an .m4a which is then imported into iMovie and synched with the video that's been recording the whole time Cheers

I just use Transcribe! to shift the MP3 up a semi tone when I play a long...Simples!

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1325870607' post='1489195'] Yeah nice and thin, having said that my 2002 or so Japanese '57ri p bass wasn't much chunkier. I got a shock when I tried out a american '57ri and found how chunky the necks are. I much prefer the wider flat shape. Mine says Fender on the headstock too so deffinatly in the first 6 months of production. A `JV024xx serial. I think I got the date wrong in my sig. Has your one the alder body or the sen 'ash' body with the bigger graining? [/quote] I see! I much prefer this neck to any other P Neck I've played anyway! Oooh, lucky bugger! Mine is a Squier by Fender, and is JV127xx. I really have no clue what body it is! I wouldn't say it was heavy, but it's not particularly light either, I reckon it could be one of the Ash ones. What is yours? And thanks Krysh!

http://youtu.be/rRPI9XSLnNc Just uploaded this, let me know what y'all think Cheers

http://youtu.be/rRPI9XSLnNc I've been trying to work on my sight reading so I thought I'd record myself trying to play this from the transcription in the "Standing in the Shadows of Motown" book. Using my trusty JV Precision again, into the PJB Bass Buddy and then into Logic. All comments and criticisms welcome!

Mark bought my VT Bass pedal from me. Very smooth deal, quick payment etc. Everything you'd hope for in a buyer Thanks mate and enjoy your pedal!

Here is the full transcription, from Bass Player Magazine. Pretty accurate, and has both tab and notation. Good luck - I expect a video once you've learnt it

I've just finished doing some full bass transcriptions for Rasta on this forum, and I think he will attest that my work is of high quality. PM me and we can discuss an appropriate fee.

Seen it before, but still gives me a good giggle! Thanks for reminding me of it

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1325504619' post='1483637'] I just love the neck. Not found much else that touches it. The slightly bigger radius on the edges of the body are good too- Looking at the entwhistle bass book collection thing the older pre 1962 or so P basses all looked like they had slightly bigger radius too. Compared to the current AV '62ri..... I know what I would pick! [/quote] Yeah, the neck on mine is really thin from front to back for a P Bass - None of that chunky "Baseball bat" neck that a lot of the older P's have. Even my dad's Squier JV's neck was different, so I don't know whether mine has been modified (It doesn't look to have been) but it's from Oct. 82 so within the first 6 months of production. What's the thickness on yours? [quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1325513142' post='1483774'] That was just a pleasure to watch and listen to. [/quote] Thanks very much for taking the time to watch and listen - and glad that time spent was enjoyable for you! [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1325513761' post='1483789'] You mean his pants? Not yet. [/quote] LOL. Brilliant! [quote name='pst62' timestamp='1325514382' post='1483799'] Absolutely wonderful! [/quote] Thanks very much! [quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1325520023' post='1483893'] Watched both vids and kinda made my day. Nice feel, very relaxed playing and great sound. So easy to listen to. One and only issue i had was - you make it look so bloomin easy. Thanks for posting. Dave [/quote] Hi Dave Thanks very much for your feedback - I'm glad my videos had such a positive effect on your day! I'm still amazed by the feedback I've received in this thread. I'm very flattered. Happy New Year everyone. James

Thanks a lot mrtcat, and cheers John - You're welcome to pop round any time. I seem to remember I still owe you a lesson after you took me to see Living Colour! And Luke - The JV is seriously the best P Bass I've ever played. Got it off here for an absolute bargain!

Thanks guys! Would be very much appreciated if you follow RichF's lead and Subscribe to my channel

[quote name='Stag' timestamp='1324733063' post='1477424'] Saw Paul at a clinic in Great Yarmouth, would you believe it.... With Derrick and the guitarist whose name escapes me. Really great guys, all of them... Question and answer session with instruments, very cool! [/quote] Rob Harris I think his name is...Turner is brilliant - Met him just the once but he was a really nice guy to talk to, and totally down to earth. I'm a big fan of his for sure!

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1324721036' post='1477268'] and a Rush anthology in the background too, good man. [/quote] Really need to spend more time with this...Bought it for the transcription of YYZ...So far it's the only one I've learned! Thanks xgsjx, and Gareth, I'm glad my version of this tune inspired you to learn it...Get a video of yours up - I'd love to see your take on it

[quote name='I am not excane' timestamp='1324672629' post='1477021'] Time for the holiday photo - everyone sqeeze in and smile [/quote] Bloody hell! More knobs there than Jenna Jameson's back catalogue!

Of setting videos to 'Public'? Yeah, it took a lot of effort, but I got there in the end