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Leland Sklar came into our University (BIMM Brighton) a few weeks ago, such a dude! He was great and was up for answering all questions, and had a wicked groove Anybody else had the pleasure of meeting him? [attachment=157899:sklar.jpg]

I got the Mark Levine book a few days ago. Very interesting!

[quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1394014458' post='2386838'] I reckon he uses the Aguilar Octamizer quite a lot. He's on the Aguilar site here! [url="http://www.aguilaramp.com/artist_derrickhodge.htm"]http://www.aguilaram...errickhodge.htm[/url] [/quote] Ah somebody who plays locally uses this same pedal and it sounds wicked.. Not too expensive either!

Hi Guys, Been listening to a lot of Robert Glasper Experiment recently (highly recommend to anybody who hasn't heard) Anyways, he has a really deep nice sounding bass tone, anybody know if there's an effect behind that? Maybe a sub-octave or something similar? Terrible with pedals n stuff.. Cheers!

Yeah man please do!

Yeah I know it's going to take a while for it to show in my playing, I just want some material to plow through so that in a few months I might have some idea! haha Transcribing is something I've just got into, even just licks and stuff i've been playing for years I've started writing them all in notation. My ear isn't great so I need to start hitting actual songs and transcribing them.. Not enough hours in the day.. Cheers guys! Jack

Hi all, Just wondering if anybody has any experience with some good books relating to application of theory. Currently taking the leap into studying Jazz and I need some direction as I feel like im just going round in circles at the moment. Just wondering if anybody has any idea on some books regarding Jazz walking lines or general application of theory.. Cheers! Jack

Great stuff guys The sudoku thing is similar to something I have been doing, but reading through standards and rhythms is a great idea. Does anybody know of any books relating to theory and how to apply it? Jazz specific if possible? Thanks!

5th May in Brighton! I'll be hawkeyeing Mr League..

Hi there, As I spend a lot of time on buses and trains travelling to gigs/rehearsals and waiting around at venues, I figure I should utilise this time and was wondering if anybody else has found handy excercises to improve their theory/general knowledge? Maybe not theory specific but just activities/excercises that can be done without an instrument or with just pen and paper. Cheers! Jack

He's coming into my University to do a masterclass next wednesday.. Can't wait!

Awesome resource!

Just a quick question.. Is it better to cut bass strings down when replacing them or wrap them lots? Or does it make bugger all difference?

Thanks guys!

I use to practice for an hour a day but I just got fed up when I saw no massive improvement. Finding transcriptions proved a headache too, I mean you can only really sight read a piece once.. After that you remember notes and you start to rely on memory

PM'd

[quote name='steve' timestamp='1388106481' post='2318655'] iRealB if you are interested in jazz charts [/quote] I got an IPhone last week and this was my first purchase! Definitely worth it..

Paul taught me at BIMM Brighton. Lovely guy and great knowledge.. Recommended!

Nice one..

I suck at sight reading.. No matter how much I tried last year to get better at it I just didn't see any improvement. There was a glimour of hope using the Josquin Des Pres book - "Simplified Sightreading for Bass" - But it just doesnt seem to stick in my brain.. Any advice/tips on improving reading?

Awesome!

The Slide at the beginning of Ladies Night.. OOOF!

Something I always considered but I suppose its just more dexterity is required in the left hand (For just general playing..) The right hand for me has always been a question of stamina as its drawing on the arm muscles aswell I imagine. Good thought though, somebody at my Uni recently just learnt to play left-handed so he could be a more authentic Paul Mccartney in his Beatles Tribute Band.. Commitment!

I'd take the sub over a rockbass anyday.. I love some of the more high end warwick stuff but the Musicman Subs get more bang for your buck than A LOT of the other basses in the same price range..