timbass Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 These lessons are really good and helped me check my technique for problems. Thanks very much, I owe you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJ Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hi Geoff, Sorry to be late to the thread but had to comment after watching the first lesson. After years (lots of years ) on the electric, I'm dabbling in the world of double using a Stagg EUB as a low cost introduction. I have gigged with it a couple of times but really struggled with left hand pain. No wonder when I watched your first video on left hand technique! Collapsed knuckles and a bear-like grip of the neck was my stock hand position . Half an hour practicing the correct technique and no hand pain. Thank you for sharing your experiences and techniques - you might make a double bassist out of me yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hey timbass and JPJ, thanks for the great feedback, it's great to hear the lessons are helping. Especially as JPJ was playing with pain, I'm glad you have got on top of that and its great to hear you are giging so quickly after starting playing! I'm just editing some more and have another one out this Thursday. Cheers Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 What have we got to look forward to Geoff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1384197182' post='2273895'] What have we got to look forward to Geoff? [/quote] Hey Pete, this one is a scales one and I bet you already know the information in the lesson, but it is important for anyone starting out. I also wanted to remind everyone that you can get the scales/arpeggios backing tracks over 1 & 2 octaves for free on my website to help reference your tuning. I will also be doing 2&3 octave scales video lesson in the new year. In 2 weeks time I will be going for a lesson on either walking bass or soloing.....I'm not 100% sure, but I will see what's on the hard drive :-) [media]http://youtu.be/bbno3v6xbAo[/media] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 That fits in well with what I have been discussing with Jake via pm and it will be good for bow practice so I will be on it later, another great lesson id say mate, ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 (edited) Here's another lesson, I hope you guys enjoy it. It's a simple soloing method for beginner jazz double bassists. http://youtu.be/kHN5554nn7w Edited November 28, 2013 by geoffbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Watched, studied and practiced for tonights practice session. Fitted in nicely around the walking basslines from your toolbox and I am working on similar stuff from the rufus reid book and trying to get chord tones nailed, ma7, dominant7, mi and mi7 are coming together now, thanks as ever Geoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 Happy to help Pete :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Blimey Geoff, you're really racking up the content! No gig tonight and Mrs Rev is out, so an evening spent walking and soloing is in order I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 Hi Guys, I've just posted another new lesson looking at adding Ghost notes to your playing. I hope you enjoy it. Cheers Geoff http://youtu.be/llBZutC66Cw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 (edited) [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#333333]Here's a brand new video lesson on walking bass lines.... I find that when you start out creating your walking bass lines using arpeggios they can sound a bit plain. This lesson is to help add more melodic shape and phrasing to keep the lines interesting, before you develop them with extra notes such as chromatic leading notes, etc...[/color][/font][/size] http://youtu.be/7guszMfUZeo Edited December 27, 2013 by geoffbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucec Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Hi Geoff. I've just discovered your site today. Absolutely fantastic - thank you. I'm starting DB after many years of electric bass, and I know your lessons will save me picking up a lot of bad habits and speed me up enormously. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 [quote name='Brucec' timestamp='1388601973' post='2323919'] Hi Geoff. I've just discovered your site today. Absolutely fantastic - thank you. I'm starting DB after many years of electric bass, and I know your lessons will save me picking up a lot of bad habits and speed me up enormously. Bruce [/quote] Great stuff Bruce, I'm glad they help. Cheer Geoff Here's a new lesson I released today on 1 octave major scales in D and Eb major. http://youtu.be/FNgu5uU7YMU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Excellent stuff Geoff - pleased every time there is a new video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) What mic are you using to record these lessons Geoff? Your bass sounds lush! Sadly I've got out of the habit of practising daily on upright for the last six months or so because I haven't had a regular gig for it, but your videos are great for making me feel all spirited about it again. I'll have to remember to check them out earlier in the evening tomorrow, I think my neighbours would be less than impressed if I started playing this late. Edited January 30, 2014 by thisnameistaken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 [quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1391116980' post='2353575'] Excellent stuff Geoff - pleased every time there is a new video! [/quote] That's great to hear ubassman, thanks :-) [quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1391117841' post='2353588'] What mic are you using to record these lessons Geoff? Your bass sounds lush! Sadly I've got out of the habit of practising daily on upright for the last six months or so because I haven't had a regular gig for it, but your videos are great for making me feel all spirited about it again. I'll have to remember to check them out earlier in the evening tomorrow, I think my neighbours would be less than impressed if I started playing this late. [/quote] It's a Heil PR40, I'm glad you like it, I don't know much about mic's but have been really happy with it. Im also being really bad at getting those practice hours in and need to get back on it! I know what you mean about the neighbours though :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucec Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I just want to give Geoff's site another plug. This material is fantastic. I've also invested a very modest and reasonable sum of money in Geoff's excellent downloadable Discover Double Bass Study Guide, and am working through it. The guide is well worth the money, and of course the videos are free. Highly recommended to all beginners. Now, I just need to do some practice ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 [quote name='Brucec' timestamp='1391271075' post='2355225'] I just want to give Geoff's site another plug. This material is fantastic. I've also invested a very modest and reasonable sum of money in Geoff's excellent downloadable Discover Double Bass Study Guide, and am working through it. The guide is well worth the money, and of course the videos are free. Highly recommended to all beginners. Now, I just need to do some practice ... [/quote] Thank's so much for your support Bruce, I really appreciate it. Good luck with all your practice, cheers Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blartfactor10 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Hey Geoff Just stumbled upon these lessons and there's some great stuff here. I'm trying to brush up on my chart reading (Jazz standards) and these DVDs have helped spur me on. (Must get round to buying a decent bow as well) Thanks man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 [quote name='Blartfactor10' timestamp='1391458294' post='2357445'] Hey Geoff Just stumbled upon these lessons and there's some great stuff here. I'm trying to brush up on my chart reading (Jazz standards) and these DVDs have helped spur me on. (Must get round to buying a decent bow as well) Thanks man! [/quote] Thanks, that's great to hear. Good luck with the bowing! I've just released a new lesson about playing chords on the upright bass. The video has a short composition of mine at the start to show you how I like to use them. Of course chords are also great for working on your intonation so its a useful thing to look into. I hope you enjoy it. Cheers Geoff [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGZxC4CDZPg[/media] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Excellent lesson on chords Geoff, very high standard of teaching mate, you have launched a fantastic resource for learning and consolidating jazz playing on double bass. Very enjoyable indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 [quote name='Rabbie' timestamp='1392364508' post='2367750'] Excellent lesson on chords Geoff, very high standard of teaching mate, you have launched a fantastic resource for learning and consolidating jazz playing on double bass. Very enjoyable indeed. [/quote] Thanks Rabbie! I real appreciate the feedback. Here's a new lesson of mine featuring another original tune called 'Blues for Double Bass'. It didn't take me long to come up with the title but I hope you enjoy the music :-) It's been released by Bass The World, here's the video. [media]http://youtu.be/BOCd3N8juF0[/media] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 Here's a quick lesson on improving your double bass solos. Theres 5 quick and easy tips to change things up and get your lines sounding more melodic. http://youtu.be/y6mWM4rkA4s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudi8 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 love your lessons, i watched all of them over and over, brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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