Soloing Concepts

[PW Farrell]

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Hey guys.

I have just uploaded my latest Bass Talk episode.

This video is casual as always but covers some topics I've thought about a lot over the years - hopefully that comes across.

I've been thinking a lot about the human condition since those crazy shootings in USA/Canada so ultimately I hope you're playing with love and feeling....These videos tend to focus on the theoretical/technical aspects/concepts of playing....but the really important ingredient is love and feeling.

Anyway people. Have fun with this.

Pat 'PW' Farrell

[charic]

Love.. and... feeling... nope sorry, does not compute. I play metal

I think I'll check this out laters though

[PW Farrell]

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Love.. and... feeling... nope sorry, does not compute. I play metal


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Didn't you see 'Some Kind of Monster'...

'Metal can be positive'. LOL

I can't take Lars anymore after that art appreciation scene.



P

[Chris2112]

I love playing around with a pedal point during solos. It's such an interesting device but one I think that is often overlooked by guitarists and bassists during solos, who can tend to think about 'box shapes' quite a lot. Key players seem to love pedal points, so take a leaf out of their books and refer back to that common chord tone when soloing. Not only can it be an interesting melodic/harmonic device, it can bridge the gap between notes that you're using to form the main body of a solo, creating a real impact. Steve Bailey is particularly good at this when he mixes it with his three finger technique.