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Old 08-22-2010, 06:59 AM
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Hey guys I am jazz bassist who is tryin to get noticed in the world.
I would like if you checked out my videos on youtube.
If anyof you wanna send me some links of yourselves you can.

Heres the link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6PEJOBgHAA

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How much commentary do you want?
Who are you studying with, how long have you been playing, what musicians do you listen to, what do you consider the top 10 jazz recordings in YOUR collection? Let's start there.
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Hey guys I am jazz bassist who is tryin to get noticed in the world.
I would like if you checked out my videos on youtube.
If anyof you wanna send me some links of yourselves you can.

Heres the link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6PEJOBgHAA

Thanks,
Basscat
Basscat, concentrate on your craft; dont worry about getting noticed. Keep at it and enjoy.
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Old 08-22-2010, 12:44 PM
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Old 08-22-2010, 12:48 PM
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That's one answer, there were a few more questions.
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Old 08-22-2010, 01:02 PM
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I'll view at length and comment.
A couple of suggestions:
Once you've played the scale, try using little bits of it (3 and 4 notes in succession) to create a melody. Don't always start your lines on the Root-try the 3rd and so forth.
Remember, a fretless has a vocal quality to the note, don't feel like you have to play them all the same.
More later....
OK, got a chance to look at it more. You seem to be using the Dm7/D minor pentatonic/D dorian or natural minor scale. Try these as ways to create licks:
3 note sequences:
DFG/FGA/GAC/ACD (and retrograde)
4 note sequences:
DEFG/EFGA/FGAB/GABC/ABCD (and retrograde)
Different chord tone sequences:
DFAC/FACD/ACDF/CDFA etc.
Those should suggest some ideas to your ears. When you don't want to sound like a bass line, it's helpful to vary the rhythm a little and don't focus so much on the root. At this point a lot of listening to various players will open things up.
A couple of good books for ideas:
The Improvisor's Bass Method by Chuck Sher www.shermusic.com
The Music Lesson by Victor Wooten
Here's a clip of me playing a G minor Blues tune with my band. Check out the phrasing on the solo, rhythms vary, it's OK to play nothing and leave space, etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH7-D2RZPpY
Best of luck and have fun!

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Old 08-22-2010, 01:14 PM
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I think you need to tighten up your intonation a bit. Additionally, you sounded a bit tentative and tight. Loosen up and let it flow. Just my .02.
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