Musashimonkey Posted February 22, 2015 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
Burg Posted February 25, 2015 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
ambient Posted February 25, 2015 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
Musashimonkey Posted February 26, 2015 Author 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
Musashimonkey Posted February 26, 2015 Author 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
Musashimonkey Posted February 26, 2015 Author 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
Musashimonkey Posted February 26, 2015 Author 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
Musashimonkey Posted February 26, 2015 Author Posted February 26, 2015 Definitely a gap in the market for a book! 😉 Quote
Burg Posted February 26, 2015 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
No lust in Jazz Posted February 26, 2015 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
Musashimonkey Posted February 26, 2015 Author 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
Musashimonkey Posted February 26, 2015 Author 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
ambient Posted February 26, 2015 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
Dad3353 Posted February 26, 2015 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
No lust in Jazz Posted February 26, 2015 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
Musashimonkey Posted February 27, 2015 Author 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
Musashimonkey Posted February 27, 2015 Author 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
Musashimonkey Posted February 27, 2015 Author 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
ambient Posted February 27, 2015 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
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