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[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1465157488' post='3065733'] I can't play with a pick. The envy here is killing me! [/quote] +1 - been playing 30 years and still haven't wrapped my head around it.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1464704994' post='3061597'] Jimmy Haslip not playing with them anymore? [/quote] Felix Pastorius followed Haslip (2012 - 2015) - Dane Alderson replaced him at the start of this year.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1463225347' post='3049700'] JJ is a great player, though Tommy Cogbill played the original bass line on Memphis Soul Stew. [/quote] True - I'd forgotten about TC playing on the studio version...

Probably a very predictable choice - this is one of his great lines: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRuLc2d5x5g You can hear a lot of stuff in here that JP used on his version of Pee Wee Ellis' "The Chicken". Love it!

[quote name='philparker' timestamp='1462399097' post='3042826'] There are numerous excellent resources so I hope there will be some further suggestions to this thread. If you use a tablet I would highly recommend Stuart Clayton's series of Reading Music on iBooks. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Whatever you use, you need to practise daily and use additional material to practise as well. I have shelves of various music and sometimes I will pick a simple score and sight read to a metronome and then try and pick harder pieces to reach my limit, which I often do! [/quote] +1 for the Stuart Clayton books

[quote name='2elliot' timestamp='1462097649' post='3040191'] The Blockheads played The Studio in Hartlepool last night. Wow, Norman was unreal. I was stood with a stupid grin on my face all the way through the gig, the people around me must have thought I was quite special. He was using a gold jazz bass, not sure of the make, through an Ashdown BTA head,a 2x10 and possibly 2x15. What a fantastic sound, a touch aggressive but clear and punchy... The full band sounded excellent, The Studio is still a great little venue. The sound guy did a brilliant job, and I'm pretty sure no one went home with ringing ears. I'm still in shock, highly recommended. I got to meet him after the gig too. What a night. [/quote] The bass is probably a Bass Centre Bass Collection bass that he commissioned - I could be wrong, but I thought he either sold or retired his original Gold Fender Jazz?

I'll be there, haven't been to one since 2013...

For the most part, I've usually played in bands until they reach their natural conclusion. At one stage a couple of years ago I was in three bands - I got a "Dear John" email from one, and I quit the other two due to stuff going on in my personal life around the same time. Took a couple of years off, worked on my playing, and have recently got involved in the formation of a new band, which I'm really looking forward to.

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1361865275' post='1991978'] These days Paul Geary, [url="http://www.paulgeary.com/"]http://www.paulgeary.com/[/url], undertakes bass duties for Nik, live and in the studio. There are some live gig videos on his web site. [/quote] PG playing bass with NK back in 2012 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQLeiizItK4 I saw the band at the Oxford O2 that year - great gig

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1460213291' post='3023719'] Knowing what you're playing, what to play and when, and how to play it. They're vital, in my opinion anyway. In other words, if you walk into a room to play with a group of other musicians, they give you a chord chart or tell you the progression, do you know what you can play over that. Can you play the right part, and in time ? Techniques are maybe less so, slap for instance, but maybe being able to play a nice walking line would be advantageous. [/quote] This - another important thing is leaving any ego or attitude "at the door". People skills are just as important as playing and theory skills. Being respectful and humble goes a long way....

New covers band starting up in North East Surrey looking for an experienced drummer with a great feel for Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Funk, and a bit of Latin too. Guitarist and bassist with loads of gig experience, just need a drummer with the aforementioned qualities to get the core of the band in place before recruiting a female vocalist and keys player to complete the line up. Looking to do a fair amount of paid gigs in the course of a year once we're up and running. If you're interested or know somebody who might be, please drop me a pm on here.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1459033622' post='3013102'] Good evening, AW... No reason to be gentle; that's played pretty darned well for a fully-paid up 3-months-in beginner. I'm not a bass teacher, still less of an expert on much (actually, I'm a drummer..! ), so I can't judge things like 'stance' or details of fingering. What I will say is that, firstly, it takes [s]balls[/s] courage to post videos like that, so kudos for that, and, secondly, it does,indeed, go slightly 'off' at certain moments, but the key part is how you recognise that, then manage to get back on track without any great kerfuffle (technical term...). I see that, right from the outset, you realise you're a bit out, but you shrug it off and continue to the end. That is an important, and, for some folks, seemingly impossible, thing to do, and I congratulate you for it. Before being able to correct any mistakes, one must be aware of them, and you show your ability in that aspect very well. Playing along to favourite songs is great, and should be encouraged; I think I would also look into playing along to isolated drum tracks, either as a metronome substitute, or from songs, but only the drum part. For modern rock music, that's really where it locks together. I'm not saying that the rest of the song isn't important, of course, but for training purposes, it's a good idea to work without the 'distraction' of the singer, the excitement, the whole shebang; just getting the essentials down. Patience, too, is an all-too-rare virtue; you've been playing for only a few weeks, so take it steady, go easy but solidly without burning through the stages; you'll get to wherever you want to go so much the faster for going slowly. Obviously, a 'live', one-on-one bass teacher is best, but there are several web courses that are rather highly thought of, and 'Skype' lessons could be an option, too. Yes, there was a smile on my face watching through that; not from mockery, but from simple pleasure. Hard to believe, but we all (yes, all of us...) started, one day, and couldn't do better than that. You're doing fine; keep on keeping on (but slowly...). Well done, lad. [/quote] +1 To the above - thought your physical technique in keeping your wrists reasonably straight (no awkward bends in them to reduce the blood flow to the tendons) was very good. The other good thing was that you were having [b]fun[/b] playing and learning. Sometimes it's all too easy getting hung up and frustrated with this bass playing malarkey and wanting to be "great" yesterday - enjoy the journey....

This is a good place to start: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51yqsTS-Yz0

Not really sure where you're at with your current level, but first thing I'd recommend is joining Scott Devine's SBL Academy - tons of stuff on there including courses you can take and work through at your own pace. Well worth the money (imo). If that's not for you, next thing would be to work on rhythm, chord tones (arpeggios), scales, and transcribing bass lines from music that floats your boat. Keep a daily practice log of what you're working on every day you pick your bass up, even if it's only for 30 mins a day. If you're looking to get a book that covers the basics to intermediate, then give this book a try: http://www.amazon.com/Leonard-Bass-Method-Easy-Use/dp/0793563836/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1235603798&sr=1-1 Probably the best (imo) starter bass book on the market - will get you reading from scratch as there's not a huge amount of tab in it. Getting a good teacher is also a great idea, especially if you can get one that teaches bass only - have never been a huge fan of guitar teachers who teach bass as a sideline.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1451733875' post='2942846'] If you're the one being photographed, and you have no input to what's happening, then let the photographer call the shots while you just try to enjoy the experience. If you (the band) are supposed to be telling the photographer what to do, then sort out your ideas at the pub the night before, not while he stands there laughing and the meter is running. If you think about it, this is the visual equivalent of turning up at a large gig where what the crowd hears will be what the sound guy gives them. [/quote] +1

[quote name='yorick' timestamp='1451727112' post='2942729'] It gives me an idea...make up? Gawd blimey :-D [/quote] Don't worry - there's no mascara, eyeliner, or lippy involved. It's usually some kind of foundation - hides some of the wrinkles and eliminates the dark circles under the eyes..

[quote name='yorick' timestamp='1451725199' post='2942706'] Here's a strange one.. In over thirty years of bands, I've never done a pro photo shoot for promo etc... With the possibility of being a permanent member of my new band, which have done albums, tours etc, I have no clue about promo photography, or being the subject for one!!! I personally hate having my picture taken.. Hints, tips, info gratefully accepted. Cheers, Nige [/quote] Have done this a couple of times. The "image" thing is paramount in these sessions, so the band would have to "look the part" - clothes and hair being the main thing - if you're in a rock band, dress like rock band etc.. If the photos are being done in a studio, there'll be the customary backdrop, and it may be the case that some or all of you will have to have some kind of makeup applied as this brings out the the facial features better. I know that sounds really girly but photographs with all the pro lighting taken without it can be quite unforgiving.. Outside - virtually everything above applies, the main thing here is choosing a location as a backdrop for the photos that the band all agree on. Try and avoid the "brick wall backdrop" if you can, and preferably a day when the weather is reasonably good! Hope this helps?

Both, plus the output from Muscle Shoals and Fame Studios as well.

[quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1450506709' post='2933392'] Wise words in this excellent vid/blog, with a very tasty jam at the end too. Love this guy. [media]http://youtu.be/vT-mLYfiz4w[/media] [/quote] +1 - he puts his point across very well in that video IMO.

I'm an SBL subscriber as well - has inspired me to really strive to be an even better player. Scott's a great teacher, and puts his point across very well indeed, he's a really top bloke to talk to too (met him at the LBGS a couple of years ago). There's a load of courses on there you can take in your own time, and the seminars from guys such as Joe Hubbard, Phil Mann, Zoltan Dekany, Rufus Philpot and Todd Johnson are superb. Damian Erskine did one on Monday night, and that was pretty cool . Definitely worth the subscription fee!

Bruce Foxton Sting Graham Maby Horace Panter Norman Watt-Roy

This: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zx6j4vI8lE Love the sound of a 12 string Rickenbacker

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1449497864' post='2924029'] I'm staying out of this... but yes...HE was light years on from the standard of the day. Maybe Stanley Clarke was there in the front line too, from a technical point of view but Jaco is still ripped today..less so, Stanley. [/quote] This. Jaco is a Marmite subject on BC as this has been discussed on numerous occasions. He certainly wasn't a mediocre musician or personality that's for sure...

In no particular order... Before my time (pre 1963): Eddie Cochran Gene Vincent Buddy Holly Charlie Parker John Coltrane Post 1963: Cream Led Zeppelin Jimi Hendrix The Who (with Keith Moon on drums) The Small Faces Otis Redding Sam & Dave Miles Davis Weather Report Return to Forever The Jam The Police Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble Robben Ford & the Blue Line