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  1. greghagger
    I had a similar experience - the horn players laughed their heads off until I plugged it in, then they couldn’t believe it! Obviously it’s not a double bass but it’s very useful when you want to have a more acoustic sounding instrument.
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    Very true!! Perfect video then 😂
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    GAS is ok, but make sure you are acquiring great instruments 😂
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    If you are unsure about what to look for when buying a new bass, or want to know that you are buying a bass that is right for you, then don’t miss this video. Don’t waste money and time buying instruments on a whim only to find you don’t like them. In the video I show you what to inspect on the instrument if buying secondhand and also give you ideas of types of basses you might want to consider. There is a free downloadable pdf checklist with a list of popular basses in the video description on YouTube. If you have anything to add to to Checklist that might help then leave a comment below. Of share your favourite choice of bass.
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    Practice your solo bass playing and start getting into the Christmas spirit with my very own Greg’s Bass Shed, Christmas Carol Solo Bass Medley. Download a free PDF of the Medley (also a Tab version), and practice it with the backing track at the end of the video. The PDF link is in the video description on YouTube. I hope you enjoy playing it as much as I did making it. But be warned, it’s a bit of a ‘finger twister’ in places! https://youtu.be/gE6wqshkIKE
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    An Octave Pedal can really add an interesting effect to your bass sound. Whether that be to fatten the bottom end, create funky tones, or even produce synth-like sounds. The MXR Bass Octave Duluxe pedal really delivers a variety of options. In this demo I explain the pedal controls and play with different settings. See what you think. https://youtu.be/UcXGeLAX-zc
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    There are some interesting thoughts here. I definitely agree that it’s important to organise your practise time if you want to progress, and especially if you don’t have much time to dedicate to practising. But I think noodling can be a good way to try out ideas. I also think that some of our habits on the instrument can contribute to our own personal sound. I agree though that we can all overuse certain techniques, if they aren’t checked.
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    @ezbass I’ll have to check out some threads on here about John Giblin. You’ll love Grace And Danger if you like John Giblin as he’s featured on almost every track on the album!
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    beginner!

    greghagger replied to JoeG's topic in Introductions

    Thanks for sharing @Ricky 4000 Hopefully this will help the OP out.. @JoeG if you need any more help then let me know.
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    The shapes in this video lesson will appear time and time again as you play bass lines. They include 3rds, 5ths and octaves. I have used fret diagrams in the video and on the free PDF. These will help you to visualise and easily learn these shapes. Click the link below for the bass video lesson: https://youtu.be/ziL-ejQ1xoc
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    Here is a video lesson on a classic Bob Marley song, I Shot The Sheriff. This is a really nice reggae bass line to play, recorded by the iconic bassist, Family Man. Click the link for the full lesson and free PDF download (there is a Tab version too). https://youtu.be/N1xqfgQpHMI
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    I have been working more on my fretless bass playing lately. This is the tune for ‘I Still Believe I Hear’ by Marcus Miller. I managed to get the section before Marcus comes in, to practice playing along with the cello. For me, the cello and fretless bass in general compliment each other beautifully. PDF available in the video description on YouTube. There is a Tab version too. If you want to develop your fretless playing, I have a video lesson with three fretless techniques that will help you. That is also on my Greg’s Bass Shed YouTube channel. What tracks do you enjoy playing along to with your fretless?
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    In this video lesson I show you three particular fretless techniques. I also discuss my favourite fretless player who isn’t an obvious choice, and recommend an awesome album. The link to the full video lesson is below: https://youtu.be/4O6YQhZ8ies
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    Learn an original Bass Line from Blues/Rock band,The Kendall Connection. This week I will be showing you how to play the bass line from Hello My Old Friend. This is a bass line that I recorded with The Kendall Connection. This song has a classic slow shuffle Blues feel, so you can use these lines when you play other songs in this style. Here is the link to the video. The free transcription PDF is available in the video description, with a Tab version too. https://youtu.be/Nu7sLGm47vk
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    Thanks! (Always useful to have a specific answer).
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    This video is a discussion on whether reading music is important or not. You can get a free Kick-Starter PDF guide to starting to read music. Details of this are in the video description on YouTube. I’d love to hear your opinions on this too. https://youtu.be/PJgEVCVdyi8
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    I also have a new Greg Talks video out today where I discuss whether we should read music or not. I thought this might interest you on this thread. I will do a separate post for this, but here’s the link for the video: https://youtu.be/PJgEVCVdyi8
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    Following on from the feedback in this thread, I have started making my Reading Music Video Course and you can express an interest by clicking the following link. That way, I can keep you all up to date on progress and when it is finished: https://gregsbassshed.com/learn-to-read-music
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    Great, enjoy!
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    Thanks. It’s a bit haphazard as it’s a collection of varied videos PDFs. So it’s a bit like a ‘pot luck’ of bass resources!! Still, I believe in giving out free resources as when I was learning, I couldn’t really afford much and appreciated any bass resources I could find. Hopefully it will also helps with my plan of world domination with Greg’s Bass Shed, although Scott may have got there first!
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    I hope you find it useful. By the way this is the link to the videos for the eBook: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCDsrFCHIRaB2CK_NMqHQ1w
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    Interesting option, thanks for sharing this. Thinking outside the box!
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    Pick up a free copy of my eBook which contains all the transcriptions, and resources from my first 50 Greg’s Bass Shed Youtube videos. This eBook is perfect for beginner and intermediate bassists looking to progress with their bass playing. Use the following link to sign up to my Mailing List and I will send you a copy. https://gregsbassshed.com/home
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    I have a video lesson on how to play simple 3 note 7th chords. These can be really useful to help you hear different chord types and really start to learn how they sound. There is a PDF with the lesson, along with Tab too, so you should be able to get up and running quickly. This would be one approach to help you develop your ear. https://youtu.be/jzBvIKVKFI8
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    Very similar to me, and I agree that there is no downside to being able to read music. My only caveat, is for someone learning, also work specially on developing your ear alongside learning to read.
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