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09-23-2010, 01:56 AM
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hi
i'm preparing this free impro parade in Copenhagen and i'd like double-bass players to walk together in a line. the only detail is that i have no idea how to play and walk??? i know that it is possible, i saw some polish folk musicians doing this, but unfortunately i didn't look closer to check it out.
anybody have an idea how this can be done?
some special stripes?
thanks
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09-23-2010, 02:25 AM
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Endorsing Artist: Genz Benz Amplification | | Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nashville | | | Maybe put them on 4 wheeled dollys? |
09-23-2010, 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by lowfreq33  Maybe put them on 4 wheeled dollys? | they would need to have thick rubber wheels and bass players would have to be striped to the bass so dolly won't just drive away, but i guess it could be done? |
09-23-2010, 04:25 AM
|  | Unprofessional TalkBass Contributor | | Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Brighton, England, UK, Europe | | If you have a wheel between your bass and the floor - won't that seriously affect the sound?
The obvious answer is for a New Orleans-style Tuba, worn around the neck!! 
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09-23-2010, 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Bruce Lindfield The obvious answer is for a New Orleans-style Tuba, worn around the neck!! | well but i don't play tuba!
the weel will affect the sound but it's a parade, so there is no chance for a good sound anyway  |
09-23-2010, 04:36 AM
| | Unprofessional TalkBass Contributor | | Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Brighton, England, UK, Europe | | So they won't be able to hear that you can't play Tuba either!!
Just Mime!
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09-23-2010, 05:47 AM
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09-23-2010, 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Ed Fuqua | ha! wonderful! exactly what i needed |
09-23-2010, 05:57 AM
| | Unprofessional TalkBass Contributor | | Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Brighton, England, UK, Europe | | Doesn't do much for your technique apparently......  
...and I'm already feeling my back complaining!!
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09-23-2010, 07:50 AM
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09-26-2010, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Matthew Tucker | 
That's exactly where my brain went! |
09-26-2010, 09:56 PM
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09-28-2010, 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim Carr I saw the Mummers in Philadelphia in 1970. There were several bands with dozens of bassists marching. The strap system does work, though it is not for those with bad backs. | If you hang a bag of sand over your shoulder it should give a nice counterweight to take the strain off your lower back.  |  | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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