theboakster Posted August 13, 2010 Posted August 13, 2010 Hey everyone, I'm Sarah, live near Winchester and I've been playing jazz double bass kind of on and off for about 3 years. I was a jazz vocalist but decided I needed to learn something about music and actually play an instrument. I'm terrible at practising, though I know what I need to work on I can never summon up enough enthusiasm to get working on it. I joined this forum to give me a bit of a kick up the proverbial to get me motivated to practice. I can work through a chart pretty much ok, but I struggle with speed and walking basslines. I'm good at ballads and 2 in a bar!! Need to get away from being stuck in half and first position too!!! Quote
jwbassman Posted August 13, 2010 Posted August 13, 2010 Hi Sarah and welcome - I've always fancied playing DB but simply don't have room for one I'm sure you'll find lots of encouragement and advice on here - just keep practicing, it will come in time Do you sing when you're playing? Quote
theboakster Posted August 13, 2010 Author Posted August 13, 2010 thanks guys! jwbassman - I grew up in Southport! Small world! A db can be wedged into a corner - sell your sofa, they're worth it!! I'm trying to practice singing and bass, but only can do it on ballads at the moment. Quote
franzbassist Posted August 13, 2010 Posted August 13, 2010 Welcome Sarah, from a fellow Hampshire resident (Alton)! Quote
jwbassman Posted August 13, 2010 Posted August 13, 2010 [quote name='theboakster' post='924407' date='Aug 13 2010, 09:30 PM']jwbassman - I grew up in Southport! Small world![/quote] Indeed it is - where abouts? [quote name='theboakster' post='924407' date='Aug 13 2010, 09:30 PM']sell your sofa, they're worth it!![/quote] Currently trying to sell the house! - if that happens you never know I might have room for one! Quote
derrenleepoole Posted August 13, 2010 Posted August 13, 2010 Hi Sarah and welcome... if you need some encouragement about playing DB and singing, check out Esperanza Spalding, you'll be glad you did Quote
theboakster Posted August 13, 2010 Author Posted August 13, 2010 Hi walbassist - nice to meet someone local! jwbassman - used to live about ten mins from KGV college, (mis)spent my youth in Palm Court/Manhattens/Floral Hall. Where you based? Good luck with house move! thanks for the tip derrenleepoole, I'll have a listen Quote
jwbassman Posted August 13, 2010 Posted August 13, 2010 [quote name='theboakster' post='924441' date='Aug 13 2010, 10:14 PM']jwbassman - used to live about ten mins from KGV college, (mis)spent my youth in Palm Court/Manhattens/Floral Hall. Where you based? Good luck with house move![/quote] I went to KGV - albeit a while ago... currently live in Churchtown. Was never really one for going out in town though, I've heard it can get pretty rough of a Friday and Saturday nights these days so tend to stay well away. Thanks, got a viewing tomorrow so let's hope they like it, it's a good house that just doesn't meet our requirements anymore... Quote
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