iconic Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I keep getting told to tap my foot to the beat...something I have never done...until an hour ago... ...tried it today to my favorite Duran choons....Rio, Last Chance on the Stairway and Night Version of Girls on Film, then Just Jack Writers Block and even Le Freak and tappin my plates puts me off and makes my leg ache too! ...if this regarded an essential part of bass playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 No..everyone is different....if your groovin ok, why change anything... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanRLS Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Not at all, I don't do it either, and know plenty of others who don't. Whatever suits your playing style... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I start and stop during random parts of songs and often tap my foot on the off beat. I've even been known to do a heel - toe tap as well although that's usually well into a gig when my dogs are barking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Savage Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I'm a drummer as well as bass player so I find that my left foot's often going without me thinking about it. No idea whether it helps, but it goes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakbear Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I can't not if i'm into the music. That and nodding my head. I even do it practising at home. As often as not i end up jigging about like a moron at gigs, but the punters have seemed to like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaxxyBass Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 (edited) I find myself tapping my foot with the bass but never with the Sax because it jogs the mouthpiece and ruins my intonation! Oh and I meant to say - I think you should do what feels right for you! Edited November 20, 2010 by SaxxyBass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveK Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I really can't imagine not tapping my feet, or at least moving part of my body in time whilst playing. I've always assumed it was a kind of subconscious metronome thing going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 [quote name='iconic' post='1029644' date='Nov 19 2010, 05:21 PM']I keep getting told to tap my foot to the beat...something I have never done...until an hour ago... ...tried it today to my favorite Duran choons....Rio, Last Chance on the Stairway and Night Version of Girls on Film, then Just Jack Writers Block and even Le Freak and tappin my plates puts me off and makes my leg ache too! ...if this regarded an essential part of bass playing?[/quote] I find it useful - particularly if you are playing without a drummer - but if you don't like it, don't do it! There are no hard and fast rules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I used to get shouted at by my mum and dad for tapping my bedroom floor whilst I played bass. I resorted to putting a pillow under my foot when I practiced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 [quote name='SteveK' post='1030046' date='Nov 20 2010, 12:55 AM']I really can't imagine not tapping my feet, or at least moving part of my body in time whilst playing. I've always assumed it was a kind of subconscious metronome thing going on.[/quote] Me too. Seriously wear out a lot of shoe leather stamping the floor. But I play abit of kit too so it feels perfectly natural to me. Good for practicing groove and timing l find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 (edited) Talking of foottapping (I do - big time) I remember some kind of box with a mic in upon which you'd tap your foot for accompanyment. Anyone tell me what to look for on Ebay (or if you have one unused..... ) Hold on - just found something on Ebay - Logarythm. WHOA!!!!! £59.99!!!! Don't.think.so. G. Edited November 20, 2010 by geoffbyrne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_skezz Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I do it sometimes, but it doesn't really help me - it's more just a side effect of when I'm really into it and do it without thinking about it. Though the same goes for kicking over chairs, so you might be better off not listening to my playing advice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 If I tap its usually with my heel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 If you cant do the foot thing try the more AC/DC approach of standing legs astride with your left knee joint going instead of the foot tap? I Fookin' love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodster Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I went to see The John Schofield Trio last week. The great Steve Swallow was on bass and I watched him like a hawk. There were some monster drum solos where the 'one' completely disappeared from the feel of the solo but Swallow was right on every accent and every stab...... He didnt tap his foot either....!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 (edited) I find my Shadows dance routines cover all my foot tapping needs! Edited November 20, 2010 by chris_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 (edited) [quote name='SaxxyBass' post='1030044' date='Nov 20 2010, 12:39 AM']Oh and I meant to say - I think you should do what feels right for you![/quote] Obviously keeping some semblance of self control though... I saw it get totally out of hand back in the mid 90's and the world has to endure Riverdance ever since... Edited November 20, 2010 by icastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Keep time by thrusting your crotch. It's not Doom, but it is awesome and manly. I sometimes find I'm standing on one leg and swinging the other one like a pendulum, playing pretty slow stuff though, heavy boots make it slower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaxxyBass Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 [quote name='icastle' post='1030680' date='Nov 20 2010, 06:15 PM']Obviously keeping some semblance of self control though... I saw it get totally out of hand back in the mid 90's and the world has to endure Riverdance ever since... [/quote] [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1030818' date='Nov 20 2010, 08:10 PM']Keep time by thrusting your crotch. It's not Doom, but it is awesome and manly. I sometimes find I'm standing on one leg and swinging the other one like a pendulum, playing pretty slow stuff though, heavy boots make it slower.[/quote] Ooeer! think I'll just tap my foot in a womanly fashion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I do it subconsciously (big word for me ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 [quote name='SaxxyBass' post='1030974' date='Nov 20 2010, 11:06 PM']Ooeer! think I'll just tap my foot in a womanly fashion [/quote] Oh lordy... Is that the one that involves tapping the foot whilst holding a rolling pin in a clenched fist..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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