Woodinblack Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 I thought i might work out how to play "Aint Nobody" on the stick. Might be a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 7 hours ago, BillyBass said: I'm learning the Pink Panther theme. It's the drummer's idea, he wants us to play this instead of sitting around whenever the guitarist breaks a string in rehearsal. We used to play Walking On The Moon if the police came in and Eye Of The Tiger if a fight broke out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peloquin Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 8 hours ago, BillyBass said: I'm learning the Pink Panther theme. It's the drummer's idea, he wants us to play this instead of sitting around whenever the guitarist breaks a string in rehearsal. I find the old cartoon themes are great for meeting about. I'm still very new and basic at bass but I learned Pink Panther, Inspector Gadget and Roobarb and Custard. Great fun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBass Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 10 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said: LOL! And look what I found 🙂 https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/hi-standard/the-pink-panther-theme-bass-91124 I looked at a few different tabs but realised I couldn't really use any of them. There is a bass solo tab on YouTube which is useful but unless you use a looper it can't really be done on bass without compromises. So I've been doing it by ear with help from the YouTube clip. It is fun though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Just joined a punk covers band and have 42 songs to learn for 5th Sept. Was never a big punk fan and always thought the songs simple and basic but i'm coming across a few songs that are really quite nice bass lines. Babylons Burning by Ruts and White Riot by Clash are 2 that stand out for me. The Ruts song has amazing little fills on the chorus and the Clash song verse has a great bass riff that is played quite fast. Took me a few goes to get that one right as i'm traditionally a fingerstyle player but learning how to use a plectrum again for this band. Oddly enough i can play it fairly easy with fingers but pick was hard work getting it right. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said: Babylons Burning by Ruts and White Riot by Clash are 2 that stand out for me. The Ruts song has amazing little fills on the chorus and the Clash song verse has a great bass riff that is played quite fast. I had to learn that one for an audition, there is a thread on here about the correct fill! Oh yes, here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 3 hours ago, BillyBass said: I looked at a few different tabs but realised I couldn't really use any of them. There is a bass solo tab on YouTube which is useful but unless you use a looper it can't really be done on bass without compromises. So I've been doing it by ear with help from the YouTube clip. It is fun though! Yes, I think that tab is simplified/has errors and of course it's a bastardisation of the bass and sax parts. But I guess what matters is that it's good enough people get the joke 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 3 hours ago, Woodinblack said: I had to learn that one for an audition, there is a thread on here about the correct fill! Oh yes, here: Just read that thread and i think i've got it mostly right but came across this version and its easy to follow and makes sense how he does it plus great playing from the guy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskwave Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 On 31/07/2021 at 13:53, Mickyk said: When I first picked up a Bass back in 83 I promised my self that I would learn Stevie Wonder's Sir Duke, well after a 35 years abstinence ,I was still promising myself I would learn Sir Duke, and so after 3 or 4 years I still haven't managed to learn Sir Duke.? any tips anyone. Hate to state the obvious but how bout get the tune onto ur phone and learn it in bite size chunks...must've wore my old tape player out back in the day learning sets for new bands. Anyway its a great changing bass part, interesting to play start slow and dont worry about soaring up the neck on the middle section keep the run up mid neck and it'll still sound great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 34 minutes ago, greavesbass said: Hate to state the obvious but how bout get the tune onto ur phone and learn it in bite size chunks...must've wore my old tape player out back in the day learning sets for new bands. Anyway its a great changing bass part, interesting to play start slow and dont worry about soaring up the neck on the middle section keep the run up mid neck and it'll still sound great. The "Amazing Slow Downer" software is a great tool. You can slow down a piece of music and it stays in pitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I’m learning this one up to speed, I’ve got the first 3 notes 😁 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 4 hours ago, Reggaebass said: I’m learning this one up to speed, I’ve got the first 3 notes 😁 Now that was really nice. I could probably get it if i worked at it but couldn't maintain that speed for too long. Would def take me a while to work it out. Really enjoyed that plus a gorgeous background to be playing against. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Could probably do it with a plectrum but there is no way my fingers move that quick for finger style 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilebodgers Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Lol. Super-fast - not a joke. I don’t have the dexterity to play at that speed nor ever will. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 34 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said: I could probably get it if i worked at it That’s good dave, I worked on my speed quite a bit when I was playing a bit of funk, but I can’t get anywhere near that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 14 minutes ago, nilebodgers said: Lol. Super-fast - not a joke. I don’t have the dexterity to play at that speed nor ever will. Me neither no matter how much I practice 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I've just finished Funeralopolis by Electric Wizard. I'm thinking of starting State of Non Return by Om next. I'm also trying to get Journey To The End Of East Bay by Rancid perfect at full speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sausage Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 MasterBlaster by Stevie Wonder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 3 hours ago, Reggaebass said: That’s good dave, I worked on my speed quite a bit when I was playing a bit of funk, but I can’t get anywhere near that Maybe i should actually try it first before making a bold statement 😂 I used to practice Percy Jones, Jeff Berlin and a few others like them back in early 80's when i was an absolute bass geek and would think nothing of doing that kind of thing but with age i definitely slowed down. Some of that thru lack of pushing myself like i did at 20yrs of age and just losing the inclination or need to play that fast. It did get me into some good bands back in 80's as most rock bands had never heard that style of playing and guitarists used to hate when i played their solo part on the bass. I used to think that was hilarious the first time you do it. The look on a guitarist face was priceless. I was practicing 2-3 hrs every day after work before hitting pub at 9pm. Happy days but i generally dont play fast things like that these days except faffing about in the house when i have no set lists to learn. I think age has taught me that speed isnt always the best thing to play....... in a band situation of course. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyguts Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Wake Me Up Before You Go Go; special request for a wedding - so probably a one gig wonder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 6 hours ago, Woodinblack said: Could probably do it with a plectrum but there is no way my fingers move that quick for finger style I have no idea how some people play pick faster than fingerstyle. My speed record is Joy Joy by Kinga Glyk, I got halfway but now I need to relearn most of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 41 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said: I have no idea how some people play pick faster than fingerstyle. My speed record is Joy Joy by Kinga Glyk, I got halfway but now I need to relearn most of it. You're kidding surely, I could play WAY faster with a pick than flapping the sossidge fingers about ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Stub Mandrel said: I have no idea how some people play pick faster than fingerstyle. I don"t really like playing with a plectrum, but I can do it way faster. Physically my second finger cannot keep up with my first, and to play with a pick you are getting two notes for every one with a finger, so it is always going to be faster for me (talking on one string) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 I'm generally not a pick player and only restarted using one in past few weeks when I joined a punk covers band but I get severe finger cramp and pins and needles in my fingers after a while. To be fair I have 42 songs to learn in 3-4weeks and at it morn noon and evening. Took Mon off and hand back to normal. I hold the pick very lightly too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 16 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said: I get severe finger cramp and pins and needles in my fingers after a while. . I hold the pick very lightly too. I hold mine like it is the last pick on earth and if I drop it there won't be another one. And tbh, half the time my pick playing doesn't involve the pick, it uses my thumbnail as a pick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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