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[quote name='gapiro' timestamp='1480943365' post='3188212'] I think also , a lot of people know some theory but don't know they know it. Eg if you're playing a song in F Major , you probably instinctively know that a Bb sounds right, as does a C [/quote] I think that's a given, otherwise the droves of players out there who lack an understanding of theory would sound pretty shabby after the count-in :-D

[quote name='paul_c2' timestamp='1480939412' post='3188161'] Surely its only "not complicated", if the basslines are not complicated? I freely admit I'm pro-standard notation, for two reasons basically: 1) The burden of remembering basslines/music in my head is lifted - I don't need to be so familiar with the line to have remembered it; but familiar enough to play it well, given the part (as standard notation). For me, the "gap" in standard between sight reading and playing is relatively small. Most musicians can play better than they can read, obviously, but for some the gap is larger than others. Since the typical stuff I play is a couple of steps easier than my ultimate ability, it means I can fairly quickly get "up to speed" and pass off a convincing rendition with minimal practice. More complex stuff, it starts becoming less about the reading and more about the practice/repetition. 2) Its a standard language of communication across (almost) all musicians, so ideas, music, etc can be easily shared amongst musicians who play different instruments. Obviously, reading music is only one part of music theory, but in itself it would help learning about other aspects of music theory. [/quote] I don't just play 12-bar day-in, day-out, if that's what you mean. I can respond to both of your points by saying that, in the musical circles I move in, music isn't shared as notation, nor is the theory behind it discussed to any great degree. This approach won't work for everyone - I get that - but it works just grand for me.

[quote name='josie' timestamp='1480884028' post='3187841'] It was specifically the little chromatic A - G# - G run that threw him - three notes with two semi-tone intervals. Obviously not a blues man (sadly). [/quote] Yeah, but it's such a characteristic of the riff, how did he miss it?

[quote name='josie' timestamp='1480882275' post='3187809'] A slightly different example: "my band" had a go at "Sunshine of Your Love" on Friday. I had it nailed, because I knew the bassline was a pentatonic minor scale. The lead guitarist, who is a much more natural and skillful musician than I, has no idea what one of them is, and it turns out had been playing it wrongly for years. [/quote] To be fair, Sunshine isn't exactly a tricky tune. You don't have to know it's a pentatonic minor scale to nail it in a few seconds. If the guitarist missed that he was playing it wrong, I suspect he isn't as natural or skilful as you give him credit for...

[quote name='paul_c2' timestamp='1480879137' post='3187782'] I've always wondered how people who can't read/write music communicate ideas amongst each other? It must be a horribly restricting and inefficient process to have to play something, then listen to it and basically memorise it (and fraught with inaccuracy). Or somehow describe using numbers, or tabs, or something? [/quote] It's not complicated, honestly. If you work in circles where reading is the the norm, I can completely understand why you might think any other approach is a terrible restriction. But it's important to be aware that there are circles where it's not the norm, usually where exactly replicating an existing part isn't the primary goal. That's not to mention folk and roots music, which has survived for years on a mouth-to-ear basis.

Roll the tone on the bass back a bit to lose the clatter, and don't go nuts with the EQ.

It's been a while since I posted a Hips clip.... We played last night, almost all-acoustic, in a train station waiting room up at Harry Potter country. Here's a clip... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCMWp509-yE[/media]

^^^^ Whoops - Mr. Tractor beat me to it.

If you're interested in the wider question[quote name='thebigyin' timestamp='1480843305' post='3187401'] Morning Folks What's your feelings on Theory??? [/quote] For an answer to this specific question, [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/293119-theory-yes-please-or-a-bit-of-a-yawn"]you could start here[/url].

[quote name='leemarseillebass' timestamp='1480783237' post='3187126'] We have lights, backdrop and PA, it's a full thing we take. [/quote] Again, that's not unusual for 'round here (or most places, I imagine...?)

OP - assuming we're talking pubs, £210 for a trio is about par for the course. If you want more, stick in, get established, and ask for more.

I've just been corrected by a pal - you can! Apologies for the duff info :-) See here... http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/LaBella_Flatwound_strings.html

[quote name='mike 110' timestamp='1480575304' post='3185467'] I'm going to try Labella flats for the first time and just wondering which set are top load and which set are through-body ? I've got Chromes on one of my Basses so I'll be looking for the same or closest to their gauge ( 50-105 ) though not the Jamerson set , I've tried the Steve Harris set and they're just to much for my dainty little pinkies They're for a Precision but I've not decided whether to go TL or TB … [/quote] AFAIK, no La Bella flats are suitable for TB stringing.

Yep, the Maruszczyks in my LPB are hotter and more aggressive than the Haussels in my 3TSB. Both different flavours of loveliness.

[quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1480538000' post='3185265'] Take it everyone commenting on this is white then... [/quote] Why do you ask?

I'm still really getting on with these - lovely strings. Rich and smooth. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Xc20kBpeA

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1480529223' post='3185157'] Classic BBC News stirring and frankly unhelpful to put poor Mr Jones in the middle of it. [/quote] Absolutely. Mind, I can't help thinking Mr. Jones possibly said more than he should... I bet he wishes he'd kept [i]schtum[/i].

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1480526539' post='3185127'] Interestingly,according to the article, none of that seems to be related to music. He's a very shrewd business man. [/quote] Yeah, and he's doing well off the endorsement deal with Covergirl Cosmetics, too

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1480517694' post='3185042'] Everybody's calling it a 'non-story' and 'not news'... well given that it's in the Magazine section, I don't think it's actually intended to be news, just an item of interest. [/quote] Aye, but they know it's a sticky (excuse the pun) story. It's been prominently featured on the news homepage, on the sidebar in other stories, and posted on FB. The headline is mischievous at best, and at worst is irresponsible.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1480516919' post='3185037'] I thought that was Nick Mason. [/quote] Nah... he was a partner all the way.

[quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1480514492' post='3185008'] I would split hairs with you and say that you make a fair point, but I would contend that your definition is a bit harsh - context is a big deal. [/quote] Hmm. I've heard more slapping on YouTube demos, and at bass bashes and music shops than I have at gigs. I can only speak as I find. :-)

[quote name='casapete' timestamp='1480514426' post='3185005'] Seem to remember The Hollies once sacked singer Allan Clarke and then hired him on an ad hoc basis for tours and recording etc?? [/quote] And dear ol' Richard Wright...

Just persevere - you'll get used to it in no time.