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[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='390866' date='Jan 25 2009, 12:08 PM']It's the fact that those of you who have the dicipline to learn theory don't have the dicipline to just play the root when required.[/quote] I agree with you. Bach didn't though. Garry

[quote name='AM1' post='389635' date='Jan 23 2009, 03:04 PM']it's easy to become a note-reading chimp and lose creative ability for improvisation. I have noticed this with a lot of classical musicians.[/quote] I spent some time with half a dozen players from the Berlin Philharmonic , In Germany last summer. And they were anything but note-reading chimps that had lost the creative ability for improvisation.Infact very far from it. I do know some non-reading non-classical musicians with no creative abilty for improvisation. Not sure i would label them non-reading chimps though... Garry

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='389769' date='Jan 23 2009, 04:35 PM']As someone who's read since the age of 7, reading is second nature to me, but I think it's all down to the particular situation you find yourself in. If you're mainly playing in 3 chord tricks with rock/blues bands, you'll pick a lot up without reading. So in this particular situation, perhaps it's not as necessary? But in my own case, I can drop into any playing job, sight read the parts in any style. How useful is that?! Makes me ultra employable. But again, this is from the standpoint fo a professional musician. If you're back in the pub band, perhaps it's not going to be as important to you? From a technical standpoint, I loathe tablature. It's great for getting the novice playing things they like to hear, but it completely bipasses sound fingering techniqes. I see so many bass players who could be sooo good but are held back by a total lack of technique. If they took the trouble to read & work through a good db tutor book, they would be open to so many more possibilities on this front. The problem I had in my late teens was actually the total reverse. I'd never played anything I hadn't read, so when it came to playing in bands/at jams, I had to start from scratch and learn to improvise. So if you're always wondering if you should perhaps take a stab at reading, go on - Have a go! Rich.[/quote] FFS...! you beat me to it. That pretty much what i wanted to say... Garry

This might be of use to anyone who might want to explore the Subject. Its online and free, Also a section on Jazz Bass. The Exercises come with audio examples, so good for the old ear training. Looking through it, seems to be more of a taster/starter. But some plenty of stuff to help you on your way. Northen sounds from the Garritan site. [ by Chuck Israels ] [url="http://www.northernsounds.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=107"]http://www.northernsounds.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=107[/url] Garry

[quote name='uptonmark' post='389690' date='Jan 23 2009, 03:43 PM']uninstalled it now using cakewalk sonar le instead, seems ok [/quote] If you lose that transport panel, You can uninstall Sonar and have a go at Reaper or Live 7.. Garry

If there is a lot of busy harmonic movement going on above, in that particular tune, Two root notes would pin the chord down, And Ray Brown would have been aware ot that. Jazz sin or not... Garry

F2... If not it is hidden. So then go to the windows option... and try... Cascading or horizontal, [ i think it is ] And all should be revealed.. Garry

[quote name='XB26354' post='386033' date='Jan 20 2009, 01:25 PM']Oh - quite a surprise. I went to music college with him and tbh I didn't think he would turn out a pro. There were quite a lot of musicians finding their feet. I can remember him asking me something about improvisation. It was a very long time ago and he must have been pretty young then. He was a nice bloke as I remember so more power to him. Goes to show what practice and dedication can get you![/quote] I know Andy, Infact we were splitting a touring show about 3 years ago. Great player and a top geezer. Garry

Most of it is here... Judge for yourself.. [url="http://uk.youtube.com/results?search_query=jaco+pastorius+lesson&search_type=&aq=3&oq=jaco+pastorius"]http://uk.youtube.com/results?search_query...=jaco+pastorius[/url] Garry

[quote name='Galilee' post='386296' date='Jan 20 2009, 03:51 PM']in a style of music I've never really even listened to, let alone played.[/quote] Without putting a downer on the subject. Thats exactley the impression you dont want to give at an audition. Maybe its worth immersing yourself in plenty of the style of music involved. Just listening, and getting a vibe for it. Rather then maybe worrying about scales and modes. [ worry might be the wrong term ] You might find you are going to an audition and hating the music, [ and that will show ] Or on the other hand, you might think i love this stuff [ and that will show ] Whatever happens good luck with it all. Garry

[quote name='stevie' post='385331' date='Jan 19 2009, 08:16 PM']In amongst all the drivel that appears on this forum (including mine), that is a really excellent piece of advice.[/quote] To be honest. That bit of advice should apply to all music, Garry

[quote name='The Funk' post='385118' date='Jan 19 2009, 04:21 PM']Follow my advice if you just want to get started and not sound like you're experimenting.[/quote] Yep follow the Funks advice. If you start doing Brent Mason licks at speed on Bass [ when you do, let us know ] The Line dancing police will have you as a marked man. And believe me, thats T.R.O.U.B.L.E Garry

It all fits... Check out the great Brent Mason on Geeeetar.. Garry

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='384785' date='Jan 19 2009, 11:10 AM']I am not convinved that relative or perfect pitch would help when Coltrane is throwing the Giant Steps changes at you at 200 bpm; the notes have passed before you can process them, as have the key centre and chord type![/quote] For the average Musician i agree. I have not got perfect pitch, so would not know about that. good relevant pitch i have, [ along with many others here i should imagine] So i can pick out changes. Getting my fingers to play as quick as i can hear [200 bpm], is a differant matter. Thats what makes the great players great IMO, The abilty to do both. [ As well as groove swing and feel ] Garry

[quote name='simon1964' post='384131' date='Jan 18 2009, 04:37 PM']Having watched that, I sort of understand "how", but still don't understand "why". IMO![/quote] Why do players use up and down strokes with a pick? Makes the phrase more fluent, if executed right. Same thing really... Garry

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='384713' date='Jan 19 2009, 09:47 AM']The concept of a musician 'hearing' the changes and nailing it is shrouded in myth and it can feel sometimes as if those of us who can't nail 'Lush Life' by ear without hearing it first are, in some way, second rate. But the modes you use over specific chords are dependent on the logic of the composition. The logic of 'Giant Steps' is harder to 'hear' cold that that of, say, 'All Of Me' or 'Moanin' so, without practice and time spend with a piece, it is likely that you are going to make assumptions about the best choices and consequently flounder. The difference between a hard tune and an easy one is often little more than the amount of time you have spend with it. The choice of modes is no small part of that.[/quote] Bilbo, That is stuff that would be a good topic on another post. Perfect pitch or good relevant pitch ?. [ or may even be relevant to this post - sorry for the pun ] Younger or inexperianced musicians always ask that question. Garry

Do you have a couple of commercial tracks in mind you like? And want the sound / volume of your mix to be heading? If so, pull them into SX3 and use them as reference against your trax. A/B them, then try and adjust your EQ/ Comp / Limiter or whatever towards that sound. Its not gonna sound anywhere near that, but will be pointing you in the right direction. As Slaphappy said...[ regards the mix and master ] Get that right and it should sound good anywhere. Garry

Yep thats a great track.. And well played mate... Garry

[quote name='jake_tenfloors' post='381845' date='Jan 15 2009, 10:48 PM']haha, ye, was trying to remember how to embed a video [/quote] Good stuff that... Garry

[quote name='jake_tenfloors' post='381829' date='Jan 15 2009, 10:41 PM']my god Oteil Burbridge has come chops! [flash=http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=v0NE1MqMhxc]width=425 height=350[/flash][/quote] Yer, He is some player... You might want to edit your post though.. Garry

[quote name='Mike' post='380854' date='Jan 14 2009, 11:45 PM']Better doing it by ear, at least, than tab![/quote] You are trying hard. Mike you have dropped that suggestion around these parts more Times than Seagulls dropping sh*te on Southend Beach..! But i am with you Garry

In My collection as well. Apart from great reading practise... [ and the Jazz side of things ] Its good for fluency up and down the fretboard. Garry