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05-19-2007, 09:23 PM
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Hey Janek-
Just curious if you ever studied any of the Bach cello suites, or classical music in general? I know you used to play classical guitar.....
Since I began stringing my bass with a high C, I'm able to play the cello suites in the cello register, which sounds really nice with some reverb, ala a cellist recorded in a cathedral or something.....
Come check you out soon.
MM |
05-19-2007, 10:26 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS 39401 | | | Dude, the Bach cello suites are awesome on the EB! The high C adds a nice touch, although I'd say it isn't totally necessary for anything except #3, which pretty much requires it, unless you want to play it in a different key, which of course you don't.
The EB gives Bach a very unique sound, different and absolutely beautiful, IMHO. I will say that I am a bit biased. I've found that, while they definitely improve your shifting technique, the biggest gains that bassists get from the suites are in musicality and tone. You really need to play with as much flesh to give those pieces what they deserve.
Playing Suite #4 has been one of the more difficult musical feat that I've ever attempted! Everyone should take a year and learn at least one full suite. |
05-20-2007, 05:05 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | | | Hi,
I know you haven't addressed me, but thought I'd let you know I'll be performing the entire Bach Cello Suite no. 4 on a five string Double Bass with a low B in June. Absolutely gorgeous down the octave. The Gigue's a bit of a challenge though.
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05-20-2007, 05:46 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS 39401 | | Quote:
Originally Posted by bbates77  Hi,
I know you haven't addressed me, but thought I'd let you know I'll be performing the entire Bach Cello Suite no. 4 on a five string Double Bass with a low B in June. Absolutely gorgeous down the octave. The Gigue's a bit of a challenge though. | Wow, I bet that it is crazy tough. I found it tough in the proper octave... If you get the chance, post a recording?
Oh, and good luck with that. |
05-20-2007, 05:58 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | | | Thanks, a recording is way off yet...and yes, it is crazy tough. |
05-20-2007, 11:33 AM
| | | | The only one I've seriously worked on is the suite in G major, which I play in that key. The high C has enabled me to play the high G and F# notes. (I like to play it an octave higher than written).
I have practiced it an octave lower also, but I don't dig the sound as much. |
05-21-2007, 04:09 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Norway | | | I've played some bach too, a couple of inventions and the first cello suite, right now I'm working on czardas by monti. |
05-21-2007, 04:21 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS 39401 | | Quote:
Originally Posted by musicman5string The only one I've seriously worked on is the suite in G major, which I play in that key. The high C has enabled me to play the high G and F# notes. (I like to play it an octave higher than written).
I have practiced it an octave lower also, but I don't dig the sound as much. | You were probably playing it in the proper octave, then. Remember that we're playing music written for an instrument that has a higher and bigger range than ours (unless you're Yves Carbonne...) |
05-21-2007, 10:27 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Los Angeles | | | Bach is great. Helped me wrap my head (and fingers) around my first 6 string bass. Also great for reading chops.
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05-21-2007, 01:32 PM
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Founder and CEO of http://videobasslessons.tv | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York/Los Angeles | | | wow, these threads get long when I don't get online and check in every day! that's great. Glad to see people talking about music and sharing ideas.
I did work on the bach cello suites some years ago. I come from a classical background so pieces of music like that were always a part of my playing. I go through stages of dipping back into the reportoire, and I'm currently working on the Pagannini Violin Caprices. In particular #5 right now. Check them out! great for working your diatonic technique on the bass.
Easy,
Janek |
05-21-2007, 02:16 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Bay Area, California | | I've been working on Bach's solo cello and violin works for ages. I've performed a few. Check out my web site for more info: http://www.jsbach.net/bass/
I'll be posting my performance of Sonata No. 1 for Solo Violin from last Friday soon.
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07-11-2007, 05:12 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St. Paul, MN | | | I've nearly mastered # 1, and I must say, it's my absolute favorite piece of music to play. I literally crave playing it when I haven't for a few days. It's amazing to me that Bach could write such diverse and beautiful music for just one instrument. |
07-12-2007, 01:40 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | | | I totally agree with playing #4. I've finished my recital last month and I still, I was playing it today.
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