louisthebass

I'm a failed guitarist, couldn't get my head around those weedy little strings. A mate of mine who could play suggested I take up bass "as it's only got 4 strings & can't be that hard......" Have never looked back....

[quote name='PW Farrell' timestamp='1333976115' post='1608970'] Thanks Louisthebass. I'll plan the next video more before letting the camera roll If you have any ideas of what you want me to cover in the next one feel free to hit me up. PWF [/quote] That's cool - I'd be interested to see how you come with with your rhythmic ideas - it sounds like your're really into transcribing horn lines?

[quote name='PW Farrell' timestamp='1333960880' post='1608645'] Hey Daz. Sorry about that video stopping issue. It's a weird one. It is playing for people in Australia and Canada so maybe it's some sort of UK specific issue with a server or something? I really don't know. What a pity. PWF [/quote] I managed to watch it via YT in the end, so I've now seen the complete video. Your playing's top notch, & looking forward to seeing some more

[quote name='kennyrodg' timestamp='1333962792' post='1608670'] The break at 9.16 in the Diana Krall video is sublime, the rest of it is fantastic too. Thanks for posting it up. [/quote] No worries - she's a class act & the band behind her are great. Not sure if the DVD's still available, but if you can get a copy, you won't be disappointed

Hi PW, Really enjoyed what I've seen of the video (it seems to cut out after about 10mins 50 for some reason?). It's actually quite a refreshing YT video and not "dry" at all. Like your playing too, quite thoughtful phrasing going on. Nice one

Urb's a big user of this technique, I think he did a couple of YT vids?

Does Andrew Ridgley Count? He was 50% of Wham!

Check these out: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqx5Bry2aYE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqx5Bry2aYE[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsDbh0buYHE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsDbh0buYHE[/url] Loads of sense being taught here

It's all about people making informed decisions whether they drink at a rehearsal or on a gig. I personally don't (quite happy with Tea / Pepsi / Orange juice / Red Bull, etc), but it's up to the individual.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1333653998' post='1604970'] thanks for the comprehensive reply guys... what i really need is, something i can carry on my back, has pockets for a mac book, headphones, leads, etc.. its needs to be lightweight, but very sturdy.... if i dropped it from 3 foot the bass and contents would be ok,.. sort of sturdy. i have to say id do like the look of the black Mono... IGIG has caught my eye also.... [/quote] Can't go wrong with an iGig - covers all the requirements listed above, although if you dropped any gig bag with a bass encloed from 3 foot, chances are there would be damage. I've got an iGig & have never looked back....

Where MK's "1,000 notes per hour" thing is concerned - it's just a "showpiece" thing that he does at L42 gigs . I doubt he thinks to himself "OMG check me out, I'm so fast at doing this". The only thing is, that a lot of people have conceived it to be "the cool slap thing to do" and have taken it beyond the pale (and can't even do it in time with a drummer..). The other thing with MK is that he's one of the very few bass players who actually use the slap technique as part of a band's sound (it's also a shame that his fingerstyle playing is overlooked so often). In a real world playing situation, it's not something a bass player would put all over someone's record unless it was specifically asked for (mind you, Becker & Fagen didn't want it on "Peg", got it anyway & were none the wiser until later on...).

Another Yamaha fan here. Have had a BB1100S which is still the best 4 string bass I ever owned, & wish I still had it. Also had a BBN5 converted with an EMG BTC circuit by Chris at the Bass Centre when they were still in Wapping, which was my first 5 string (sold to Owen on here a few years ago). I still own a TRB5 which is a great instrument. The BB series are great - sturdy and have a great feel & tone about them - great basses for the money.

[quote name='LiamPodmore' timestamp='1333454572' post='1601852'] Yamaha TRB sound like a good fit. Liam [/quote] Can't go wrong with a TRB (35" scale neck & a great low B string) - you should be able to pick a good s/h one up in the for sale section for about £4-500.

Started a gig a few years ago and wondered why the bass didn't sound in tune for the first few numbers.... The tuner I use has a facility for tuning the instrument a semitone flat and I'd tuned up in a hurry - felt a right Muppett!

I tried out one of the Squier CV Jazzes on Sunday, and it played & sounded really good. I'm seriously considering buying one at the end of the month.

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1333432367' post='1601490'] Keep practising. It will come. What you are describing is something everyone goes through in the early days, Some get over it quickly, others take longer but all it requires is practice. No quick routes, only increased familiarity. [/quote] Truth.

Not sure if this qualifies, but this is a classic (bizarre video though....): [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cp_3NEWTzU"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cp_3NEWTzU[/url] This came out the year before I started primary school - happy times in Chelmo!

[quote name='Sean' timestamp='1333003704' post='1595945'] And my other one... [/quote] I remember when these first came out, and at the time I wasn't that crazy about them, but having seen a few of them now, they're actually growing on me (especially the one above ).

This dude (John Clayton) can swing in four and two: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q-CoW2cFpA&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q-CoW2cFpA&feature=related[/url] I must dig this DVD out and give it another watch (haven't seen it in years)...

[quote name='peteb' timestamp='1332800151' post='1593445'] [color=#222222][color=#222222]The problem that I have with the Ed Friedland book is that he keeps it a bit too simple! If you listen to Tommy Shannon or especially someone like Roscoe Beck (Robben Ford's old bass player), you will find that they like to keep a line moving and the stuff they are playing is not necessarily [b]that [/b]simple in execution, even if the basic concepts are![/color][/color] [/quote] Point taken - Tommy Shannon was really cool on those SRV albums. A player who knew when to hold it down, and chose his moments to shine really well. I thought Robben Ford & the Blue Line were a great "modern" blues / rock trio (a bit like Cream in some respects) & Roscoe Beck is a great bassist.

[quote name='thebigyin' timestamp='1332791470' post='1593240'] I played in a Country/Blues band several years ago alot of 12 bar type stuff and soon got my knuckles wrapped for trying to be to clever at times....just keep it simple and lock in with the drummer and you'll be fine.....I blagged my audition with them with some basic blues riffs and got the job. But then i started to try impress and like i say soon got put in my place....Good Luck. [/quote] One thing that really comes through in Ed Friedland's book is that the bass rarely (if ever) gets called on to do a solo in a Blues band. The prime function is to hold it down with the drummer & highlight the vocalist / guitar / keyboard / harmonica's talents.

[quote name='thunderbird13' timestamp='1332757526' post='1592492'] I’ve got an audition for a blues band coming up and although I ‘ve played lots of blues before its always been in a rock setting and I was wondering if I should brush up a the theory side a bit more , the forms, turnarounds , anything to stop me just playing the blues scale along to every line. Cheers [/quote] If it's what I would call a traditional Chicago / Texas type Blues band, this would be a good book to look into: [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blues-Bass-Essential-Techniques-Leonard/dp/0634089358"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blues-Bass-Essential-Techniques-Leonard/dp/0634089358[/url] I bought this recently (cost me £9.95), and covers subjects such as turnarounds, hits & stops, shuffles, 12/8 Blues etc. It also has transcripts of the bass parts from classics like Key to the Highway, Thrill is Gone, I'm Tore Down, Pride & Joy, and many others.

[quote name='Dandelion' timestamp='1332680854' post='1591508'] Excellent Service. [/quote] +1

[quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1332670805' post='1591302'] There is a booklet in with the video with a load of the licks transcribed. It's a bad video though,to be honest. [/quote] I used to have this - gave it away to one of the guys in the band whose son is a bass player. Agree with Doddy - not a great video (the Alexis Sklarevski one is much better IMO).

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1332620787' post='1590892'] Well that's a good response. Can I make a wee suggestion. Wait until the problem is sorted out, then come on here and tell us about it and how you found overwater at the end of the process. Things said while annoyed are rarely constructive. Then when it's sorted be as open and frank as you like about them, at least give them a chance to remedy any mistake the have made. [/quote] Agree - Having met Chris on more than one occasion, he's a guy who takes his craft very seriously, and he's always willing to help with any issues. Phoning is definitely preferable to email...