well i know it isnt really ear training, but ive been reciently having some trouble figuring bass lines out by ear. I have always been able to pick out simple stuff that my band covers. But, lately i have been listening to alot of the flecktones. The music is supurb, along with the bass playing of victor. (right now im working on "outbound") I am having trouble figuring out some of victors more simple lines on the cd :eek:

can anyone help me... ive tried the singing the bassline method... and i although eveyone says its the only way to go... i have had little to no success with it..

any suggestions or tips are wanted and greatly appreciated

joe

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Originally posted by bassandlax
But, lately i have been listening to alot of the flecktones. The music is supurb, along with the bass playing of victor. (right now im working on "outbound") I am having trouble figuring out some of victors more simple lines on the cd :eek:


I bought that album and there is some complex stuff going on! I wouldn't expect to be able to play this kind of thing easily.

The thing that might help is an understanding of the theory behind it - I haven't tried transcribing any of this, but there are some Jazz influences and if you have an understanding of the chords/scales used then sometimes it can be easier to hear what is going on.

Just a suggestion, as I don't know where you are on this ...

But anyway - some of this is just plain hard - like the solo where he sings the line as well - I don't think I'd be able to play that exactly, no matter how good my ear was! ;)

have you noticed what he is singing.. "I get paid bye the note".. "jump back, gotta smell my feet" that is funny stuff man :)