Musashimonkey Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Hi, I'm fairly new to 6 string bass and am finding it difficult to source decent materials for practicing. Any ideas?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burg Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 This wikipedia page has a list of notable musicians who use an extended range bass. Although the majority on the list don;t exclusively play 6 string. Might be a good starting point though. [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extended-range_bass#Six-string"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extended-range_bass#Six-string[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Bach Cello Suites! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No lust in Jazz Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Piano Music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I have a lot of stuff, I was gonna do a book, but haven't had time. What specifically do you want ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 [quote name='Burg' timestamp='1424870167' post='2701350'] This wikipedia page has a list of notable musicians who use an extended range bass. Although the majority on the list don;t exclusively play 6 string. Might be a good starting point though. [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extended-range_bass#Six-string"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extended-range_bass#Six-string[/url] [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Thanks Burg, I've had a look the through the list and tracked down some tablature from songster, so helpful, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1424871868' post='2701388'] Bach Cello Suites! [/quote] Thank you, I'm not that great at stave reading, has anyone transcribed these to tab, or should I just get studying stave and crack on?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1424888815' post='2701624'] I have a lot of stuff, I was gonna do a book, but haven't had time. What specifically do you want ? [/quote] I'm very open minded, I think it will assist me to learn as varied a range as possible, so absolutely anything would help. I've got the '6 string basics' book, but there is not a lot of material in there. I would be happy to pay if you are willing to send anything, CD, DVD etc...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Definitely a gap in the market for a book! 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burg Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 [quote name='Musashimonkey' timestamp='1424932519' post='2702004'] Thanks Burg, I've had a look the through the list and tracked down some tablature from songster, so helpful, thank you! [/quote] No problem. You can also play anything you can play on a 4 string bass as well, anything higher than 5th fret on the G string can just be played on your C instead. One of the things I did when moving to 6 string was to experiment playing things an octave or 2 higher or lower than usual. Really helped to get a feel for what works well with the extended range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No lust in Jazz Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Musashimonkey' timestamp='1424952992' post='2702243'] Definitely a gap in the market for a book! [/quote] A book on what - technical exercises, material or both? I just bought a 6 and went for it - Lol Edited February 26, 2015 by No lust in Jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 [quote name='Burg' timestamp='1424956567' post='2702288'] No problem. You can also play anything you can play on a 4 string bass as well, anything higher than 5th fret on the G string can just be played on your C instead. One of the things I did when moving to 6 string was to experiment playing things an octave or 2 higher or lower than usual. Really helped to get a feel for what works well with the extended range. [/quote] Thanks... again! Great idea, simple, but effective, will definitely spend some time on this! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 [quote name='No lust in Jazz' timestamp='1424957551' post='2702307'] A book on what - technical exercises, material or both? I just bought a 6 and went for it - Lol [/quote] Both, although '6 string bassics' covers a range of technical exercises, it's the only book I've managed to find suited to 6 string bass, against the overwhelming material for 4 string. I Just went for it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 [quote name='Musashimonkey' timestamp='1424980184' post='2702627'] Both, although '6 string bassics' covers a range of technical exercises, it's the only book I've managed to find suited to 6 string bass, against the overwhelming material for 4 string. I Just went for it too! [/quote] Whereabouts are you ? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/249004-bassmusic-tuition-in-birmingham-4-5-and-6-string-bass/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/249004-bassmusic-tuition-in-birmingham-4-5-and-6-string-bass/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 [quote name='Musashimonkey' timestamp='1424932631' post='2702005']...should I just get studying stave and crack on?! [/quote] An excellent opportunity not to be missed, with much more still than the 'double whammy' of both practising 6-string [i]and [/i]reading staves. Give it a try, at least..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No lust in Jazz Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 [quote name='Musashimonkey' timestamp='1424980184' post='2702627'] Both, although '6 string bassics' covers a range of technical exercises, it's the only book I've managed to find suited to 6 string bass, against the overwhelming material for 4 string. I Just went for it too! [/quote] Like I mentioned earlier, piano music takes you to areas of harmony that are a revelation and that's where my main interests are, but I just play the band set on mine and find what works and what doesn't - have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1424983698' post='2702695'] Whereabouts are you ? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/249004-bassmusic-tuition-in-birmingham-4-5-and-6-string-bass/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/249004-bassmusic-tuition-in-birmingham-4-5-and-6-string-bass/[/url] [/quote] I'm down near Dover in Kent. You're based in Birmingham right? Shame we're not closer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 [quote name='No lust in Jazz' timestamp='1424994527' post='2702871'] Like I mentioned earlier, piano music takes you to areas of harmony that are a revelation and that's where my main interests are, but I just play the band set on mine and find what works and what doesn't - have fun. [/quote] Wilco! Piano music it is then, any good peices that you could recommend at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1424984649' post='2702723'] An excellent opportunity not to be missed, with much more still than the 'double whammy' of both practising 6-string [i]and [/i]reading staves. Give it a try, at least..? [/quote] Yep, you're right, just need to knuckle down on it! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 [quote name='Musashimonkey' timestamp='1425064661' post='2703644'] I'm down near Dover in Kent. You're based in Birmingham right? Shame we're not closer! [/quote] London part of the week. I'm studying music there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.