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[quote name='chris_b' post='1145295' date='Mar 1 2011, 02:18 AM']If you're having lessons from Joe you won't have time for sightseeing! I hear he gives out a lot of homework. Hint: Learn where every note is on the instrument. I mean [i]every[/i] note!![/quote] Huh, well it's cool with homework, I'm bringing my practice bits along (Tascam trainer, headphones, etc..) if I'll have homework to do before the second meeting (we'll have two). And, what about that famous exercise, I've been doing it for a few weeks by now, so I know what the fuss is about.. Oh, and I'll be living on the edge of second zone, so Camden and other places shouldn't be too far away to check out...

So, I'm going to London for the first time, for three nights from Wednesday 2nd March to Saturday 5nd for a hang and for a pair of lessons from a fellow BC'er, Joe Hubbard, and I've been thinking (too late probably, but, oh well..) what places (shops, gigs,jams,exibitions - anything musical (or maybe not) ) should I check out.. So far in my list is jam session at Troy Bar on Friday (one of the best Lithuanian drummers is playing there regularly) and Bass Gallery in Camden.. Sadly, Bass Guitar Show and Janek Gwizdala's gigs will be happening week later.. I'm in quite a few sorts of music - mainly jazz/fusion, funk, latin, pop, etc., so if anyone knows a good gig to see, don't be shy Anything else I should be checking out besides a bass shop and gigs? cheers Laimis

Let's see.. Finished Miles solo on Autumn Leaves ("Something Else" 1958 with C Adderley); Ron Carter's bassline and Chet Baker's and Paul Desmond's solos on the same tune; Willie Weeks' "Hey Girl" from "Live" Donny Hathaway's album; Now working on Lester Young's solo on Count Basie's "You Can Depend On Me" Oh, and also I'm working on [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=117699"]this [/url]list, trying to dig out not only bassline, but chords also.. List should be completed in a few months..

Thanks Steve, much appreciated

I'm going to fly with Ryanair to London next week, and I've bought my bass an extra seat to have it with me.. and my question is - can I have things like cable, strap, etc in my gig bag to bring into the plane? The thing is I don't have checked-in baggage, so if I'm not permitted to bring that crap along with me, they gonna stay at home..

As a matter of fact, today interview with Hadrien Feraud was launched at the site, and, as far as I'm concerned, it was ten times more interesting that Alderete one.. The best one was the fact that even Hadrien thinks that it's not all in chops, and he's thinking about his future work based more on working with singers.

There's a quote from Janek that interview with Hadrien Feraud will be coming out soon. I think, Marcus Miller is also on the list.

Who else has subscribed to Janek video podcasts? All I know is Mike, jManfunk, SteveAmadeo and me...

Actually I dug guitar player more than Bona. It gets tiring to hear those licks again and again..

Oh, I'm indeed sorry for not outlining that - the accident happened when dealing with a secondhand seller, [b]not [/b]with Alan or ACGuitars at all.. cheers Alan Laimis [quote name='skelf' post='1117211' date='Feb 6 2011, 01:54 AM']Hi I would just like to point out that the ACG bass was not sent by AC Guitars it was bought second hand. I take as much care as possible to make sure the basses I send out arrive in the same condition I send them out in. Cheers Alan[/quote] [quote name='Faithless' post='1117098' date='Feb 5 2011, 11:46 PM']I think that Hiscox hardcase, that my custom ACG bass came in, wasn't even 'sticky taped' at all, not to mention that bass lied loose in the case, as a result, bass was damaged, thank god, it wasn't neck or body, but preamp knob, but ACG pre's aren't the cheapest, right.. I guess these situations like that comes from either inexperience or pure ignorance. When I packed my beloved Ibby Prestige for shipping, I prepared to a level to probably withstand an atomic bomb with all that sticky tape and tightening straps on the case, and it's not because buyer insisted it, that's just a matter responsibility..[/quote]

I think that Hiscox hardcase, that my custom ACG bass came in, wasn't even 'sticky taped' at all, not to mention that bass lied loose in the case, as a result, bass was damaged, thank god, it wasn't neck or body, but preamp knob, but ACG pre's aren't the cheapest, right.. I guess these situations like that comes from either inexperience or pure ignorance. When I packed my beloved Ibby Prestige for shipping, I prepared to a level to probably withstand an atomic bomb with all that sticky tape and tightening straps on the case, and it's not because buyer insisted it, that's just a matter responsibility..

[quote name='Doddy' post='1115468' date='Feb 4 2011, 05:39 PM']I'm sorry,it's great that you're locking with the new drummer, but I really have a problem with referring to them as 'Knuckle draggers' and 'Neanderthals',even if it is in jest. Like I've said many times before,many of the best [i]musicians[/i] that I know are drummers.[/quote] Musicians? Well, I'd like to think so too, but... they don't have to practice everything in 12 keys, do they? Seriously though, I think that modern drumming, in some way, is going away from [i]music [/i]these days in an odd sense.. I've been to Robert Glasper's Trio gig in November, and I've spotted quite an interesting thing. To make it short, bassist, Derrick Hodges is a regular member of the band, while drummer was a dep (for famous Chris 'Daddy' Dave). There were lots of shorts breaks during the gig, where Robert got together with bassist to chat about how the tunes should go, or what should they play next (I kinda felt that they didn't actually decide, what they'll play on the gig, and there were quite a few 'hiccups' at the begining of few tunes with Robert not agreeing with bassist on how the tune should [i]go[/i]/what should one play..) The interesting bit was that the drummer (who was a dep, mind you) was sorta 'outcast' from pianist/bassist conversations on tunes - as the result, they left him letting to come up with random drum grooves throughout the gig, as if it didn't really matter.. To sum it up, I got the feeling that night, that, in some way, [i]music [/i]doesn't need to care about drums anymore, and vice versa..

Hey mate, it seems you have a nice collection of transcriptions, though I'd advise to put them all in one thread, rather than posting separate threads for each tranny - it would actually help other folks when looking for something specific in your library.. Just my 2p, easy Laimis

Oh, and don't forget that E-C opens you new possibilities on voicing chords - well, it's not everyone's cuppa tea, but, then again, I'm a sucker for someone's like Janek Gwizdala's approach to playing and voicing stuff, so I couldn't get away with different tuning anyway..

I go for E-A-D-G-C. It extends range, also helps with positioning (less movement on neck). I don't really like low B string' sound in 'upper register' - notes are too boomy/mushy, and that's something to do with strings gauge I think. Also, you don't really need a D-tuner or anything like that to have those 'low notes' - just get the octaver, and you'll have that 'B string effect' fully at your command - that's the same thing I'm about to do (to get EBS octaver - because it's clean) So, I don't really see any disadvanteges of E-A-D-G-C, hooked up with octaver.

I kinda tend to think, that lots of folks rate those RnB cats (Jamerson, Rainey, etc..) high, because lots of their lines are 'challenging', they are busy and so on, and that's cool, but, on the other hand, by listening to Jamerson, the first thing that springs in my mind, is that he overplayed awfully.. My point is, that, I think it's kinda bad at some point, when people start learning from these cats, learn those busy lines, but, when it comes to lay down a really [i]simple [/i]groove, we're facing problems then.. Though, if you really want to get into some player/style, I honestly reccomend - forget all these fake books, like Ed's "RnB Masters' and so on. That book is just a bunch of favourite licks/riffs, that don't really make sense in the long run. I can't stress enough getting the Real thing - get the actual records that those cats played on, transcribe them, and learn them. There isn't any other way really, than just surround yourself with that music, and get the most out of it by listening/transcribing/playing. hope this helps Faith

It's not actually 'Youtube one', but I'm digging Janek Gwizdala's Video Podcasts, that are available through his site. It's not free, though, goes about 50 dollars for three month membership (access to all videos, they're downloadable, and access to private forum, so you can discuss, share things and ideas with other members, and the Man himself..) You can check this teaser yourself: [url="http://www.youtube.com/user/janekgwizdala#p/u/5/iXfGdbb3ymg"]http://www.youtube.com/user/janekgwizdala#p/u/5/iXfGdbb3ymg[/url] cheers Faith

[quote name='J.R.Bass' post='1101262' date='Jan 24 2011, 09:49 PM']Kenricks already given him a spot on version of Forget You [/quote] Ah, that's cool then, haven't really spotted this.. Anyway, I chose because it was quite straightforward one in terms of harmony (although I still couldn't figure out harmony in bridge, where it goes (A - B - C - C# ----> D in bass) and I really want to get out most of it.. I'll keep this updated cheers Faith

Finished Ce Lo Green's - Forget You. It's on the paper yet, not on Finale, though, if you want, I can scan in tommorow morning, when I'm back at my crib.. I'll keep working on your list (decided to transcribe nearly all songs, just to broaden my transcription library, learn some tunes, and get my 'harmony identification' chops going..)

Take a look at Genz Benz cabs. They're stupidly light and loud. I have one myself, and they're really modern sounding, though they don't color sound as much.

[quote name='Doddy' post='1099121' date='Jan 23 2011, 12:09 AM']The thing with Rhythm Changes,is that they pretty essential if you are planning to play jazz gigs. If you are just starting to practice jazz,there are probably other places to begin,but if you jumping into the deep end by going into a gigging situation,I'd recommend learning them.[/quote] I agree with that - it's a must to learn in a long run, though, with my post, I've been essentialy stressing the starting point of it. Moreoever, Rhythm Changes has the most common chord sequences in jazz (I VI II V) and the middle section is also a very common one (V-V-V-V), so I also take this tune as a very good exercise - in fact, there's a theory, that if you know Blues and Rhythm Changes in all keys, you'll cover about 80% changes happening in jazz. Too good to be true? Well, maybe, but that tune is still a brilliant exercise to my eyes and ears.

Well, inspired by all this Banacos thing, last week I decided to go for it, and we've I arranged first series of one-on-one lessons (4) in London with Mr. Joe Hubbard. I'm really looking forward to all that, and I'll keep this updated with my impressions on the lessons, for those who are interested. For those who don't know, Joe Hubbard was a student of Charlie Banacos for a long time, and he keeps spreading Charlie's word through his lessons.