Marvin

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='762434' date='Mar 3 2010, 12:10 AM']There's no science involved, it's God's will. On the third day he created the bridge (the rest of the week was spent on floating trems) and he saw that it was slightly wonky.[/quote]

[quote name='Musicman69' post='762440' date='Mar 3 2010, 12:21 AM']Anyway, the original post was asking about ANY information on right-hand technique.. Not how to hold his bass or fret his strings!! Ah well.[/quote] Do apologise. Maybe should have noted that in my post or not posted at all. I'll get me coat.

Welcome welcome welcome aboard this jolly shop, ship

It's because he has the one ring that rules them all.

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[quote name='Faithless' post='744867' date='Feb 14 2010, 03:13 PM']Hey, chaps, don't make OP dizzy with all those 3finger techniques.. It's not the case. Wattabout 1fpf technique, I strongly recommend it. First of all, bass guitar is not a double bass anymore, in terms of scale, 34 against 40 is a bit of a difference isn't it? I'm not much of expert, but, as I've noticed, in most cases problem lies not in the small hands or whatever, but it lies in [i]positioning of instrument against the player.[/i] I mean, it's natural, that you will meet pain, when you're trying to reach that low F, using 1fpf technique, when your instrument is 'set' 90 degrees against you, I mean, this, a la Mark King style: Just switch your instrument more like a 45 degrees, stop acting a rockNroll star and adjust that strap to keep bass in normal height, somethin like this: Aaaand, you're halfway to the correct technique! Just to add, 1fpf is very economical technique, it's lets your hand to be relaxed, and you can do all your chords/arpeggios/scales with no problem. If guitarists use it, why can't we do it?[/quote] From reading this thread [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=77300&st=0"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=77300&st=0[/url] I think some of your assumptions are incorrect.

[quote name='endorka' post='744620' date='Feb 14 2010, 10:47 AM']Simandl: [indent]Franz Simandl (August 1, 1840 - December 15, 1912) was a double-bassist and pedagogue who is remembered most for his New Method for the Double Bass, 30 Studies, and more advanced collection of studies, Gradus ad Parnassum. All three of these works are still in use today and are available in a number of competing critical editions. His approach uses the first, second, and fourth fingers of the left hand (actually, the third and fourth operating together as one digit) for stopping the strings on the lower register of the instrument and divides the fingerboard into various positions.[/indent] From [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=Post&CODE=02&f=31&t=77300&qpid=744609"]Wikipedia[/url] :-) Jennifer[/quote] Sorry to be a pain in the preverbal, but are you able to direct me to any exercises using Simandl technique? I think it would really benefit me. I'm assuming at the moment that you shift to play scales in the lower registers.

[quote name='Huwberry' post='760660' date='Mar 1 2010, 12:54 PM']I think it's more like 250. I've been able to change mine and I haven't had 300 posts yet.[/quote] Yes it is you are completely correct.

[quote name='silddx' post='761410' date='Mar 2 2010, 12:44 AM']It's the[b] self-flagellation[/b] that's driving me forward.[/quote] This, burlesque. Hmmmm. Are these new lifestyle choices?

I may be a little too mature to think about being a 'serious' player, ehum at 37. but I understand fully what you're driving at. I think, but again I may be wrong, that learning to read music would not only be a benefit in itself, but also help with other parts of playing and learning to play. For example, you don't get the pulse or rhythm of a piece from tab, it's a combination of just telling you what notes/ numbers to play and then cobbling something together yourself. Well that's how I feel anyway. Thanks.

[quote name='Major-Minor' post='761083' date='Mar 1 2010, 07:33 PM']Hi Marvin - I did mention this in the first Session: I haven't approached these sessions in a graded manner ie sometimes I've put in stuff for the more advanced readers mixed in with easy reading. This is mainly due to laziness on my part. I just wanted to do stuff as it came into my brain rather than setting a "syllabus". So you might have to dig about for material that you are comfortable with. My purpose in doing these sessions is to try to get more bass players reading properly, and at the same time, helping everyone with theoretical understanding. Do please let me know what you have problems with and I'll prepare sessions accordingly. The Major[/quote] I don't think I would describe someone who compiles 16 sessions accompanied with PDF and Mp3 files as lazy, and to make them freely available to such a motley bunch as basschaters. I've started reading through the first lesson and noted your explanation that the sessions are in not particular order. There certainly seems to be plenty there for all to get something out of the sessions, so it may mean coming back to a session. For me it will definitely be useful to use lessons that don't use tab as well, I find this makes me lazy and inhibits my learning, I may be wrong but I think using a stave will help me learn the notes on the fretboard. If it's helpful to you I'll certainly let you know if I encounter any problems. Many thanks.

Hate the GLEE cover, truly nauseating. Not a big fan of Journey but I certainly do not hate the original, it's ok.

Hohner B2A. Sold it too cheap and should have kept it so I kept playing

[quote name='Josh' post='760216' date='Feb 28 2010, 10:17 PM']Sorry to be pedantic...But Bridgwater hasn't got an E [/quote] Josh is right to be pedantic, my cousin lives in Bridgwater and gets very upset when it's spelt wrong Josh you have no avatar anymore?

I was going to purchase another tuition book, but I think Major's material would be more beneficial. Also there's no tab I noticed in this one so I can't be lazy and not start using the stave Great resource, very generous to make it available to us. Must remember though to start at the beginning ( being a beginner) and work through.

Well they rhyme with sh*****. :brow: That's not very helpful is it? Sorry I'll get my coat.

Welcome to the world of basschat .

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='759310' date='Feb 27 2010, 06:28 PM'][attachment=43709:sleep_bass.jpg][/quote] WAKEY WAKEY!

A very short list. Westone Spectrum II. - truly awful, the mate I sold it to is still trying to get me to by it back after over 10 years. Hohner B2A. - defretted. Really good bass, didn't realise it at the time and sold it for way too little Ibanez SR300 - my weapon now. Brilliant.

I applaude you for your honesty. Having seen the clip you posted on Youtube, playing a Frank Zappa number (assume it was a Thunes line), and thinking ' my word he's tasty, and the bass playing isn't bad either', it's courageous to say 'you know sometimes I f@ck it up, even after playing for a fair few years'. Also it shows you're not arrogant enough to ignore what others say to you. You've recently been praised for your playing on the Kit Richardson material so are regarded as a fine player by fellow Basschatters. So for someone like yourself to say I screwed up a bit and could do with practising some more, will be encouraging to lesser players. Well alright then, me. I played between the ages of 17 and 21 and then sold my gear. When I 'played' it was all short, simple riffs. Not too much stretching all the riffs stayed within comfortable little boxes on the fretboard. Very old style punk and Pixies inspired stuff. I'm now 37 and last year bought a new bass. I get incredibly frustrated with myself for not being able to play simple stuff. But I am lazy and don't practice enough or the right things. I'd rather try and play a track I like, which more often than not is too complicated for the stage I am at. When I say lazy, I should like to clarify I do have 3 kids, a full time inconvenience (sorry job) and a list of jobs to complete the house that makes me weep. However, if I were to spend as much time practising as I do on here I'd be giving Wooten a run for his money. Cheers, you're a top geezer. Also agree with the others, don't beat yourself up over it. Disclaimer: apologies if this makes no sense and sounds a load of sh!t.

[quote name='Doddy' post='759121' date='Feb 27 2010, 02:17 PM']As I've said before,I don't think that consciously avoiding looking at the 'board is a good idea-you are really just limiting yourself. As you play more you will naturally become more aware of the 'board and stop looking at it as much-it comes with familiarity. Everyone looks as the 'board at times. Purposely looking away is just another variable that you don't need.[/quote] Doddy wins, hands down.

You think we may have chosen unwisely?

Excellent. Must be true from the other thread. Maple for looks, rosewood for playing A good choice, you won't be disappointed

[quote name='Christophano' post='758168' date='Feb 26 2010, 01:19 PM']Hi there! I have noticed a few other people on here that have joined from the south west too.... Maybe it's because theres nothing else to do but to watch porn and play bass down here.[/quote] Indeed.

Crickey there seems to be an a sudden influx of bassy types from the South West joining. Welcome, you'll be glad you've joined, although it may interrupt your practising. I'm from just up the road in North Devon Cheers and enjoy.