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Old 08-03-2006, 10:42 AM
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I'm "trying" to learn the bass line in this song, but I just can't seem to be able to go fast enough to play it at the right tempo. Any tips for pulling it off? It's been bugging me all afternoon
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Old 08-03-2006, 11:01 AM
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Copying Rocco

I've been playing TOP tunes for decades. A few words of advice:

If you want to copy Rocco, buying his video may help you emulate his technique; it includes exercises that can help develop speed, stamina, articulation, and his unique ghosting technique.

If you are just trying to learn the songs (versus copy Rocco), put on your headphones (I have a Rockman Bass Ace that enables me to listen to music and my bass simultaneously) and learn each tune one phrase and transition at a time.

I generally start like Rocco says he does: simply. Don't try to embellish until after you've mastered the basic changes and rhythmic feel.

I don't think there are any TOP songs that I cover note-for-note, but when people hear me play, there is little doubt in their minds that Rocco has been an enormous influence.

IMHO, if you internalize the groove and play the right changes and rhythmic bits you'll be happier than if you attempt to slavishly attempt to emulate Rocco note-for-note.

If all else fails, I recall having seen ads for a device that enables you to play tunes at slower speeds without changing the pitch; maybe such a gizmo could help you hear exactly what Rocco's laying down.

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Old 08-03-2006, 11:05 AM
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Well I catch all the notes without too much problem, its just a technique problem, I think I just may buy Rocco's DVD and start practicing that way.

That song is just really fun to play so "mastering" it would be really cool Thanks for your advice, I appreciate it
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Old 08-03-2006, 11:45 AM
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Rocco

Rocco's video provides useful insight into his style, and the editing is nice - seamlessly morphing from Rocco demonstrating the changes to a TOP tune to video of TOP performing the tune. Unfortunately, it's a version of TOP without David Garibaldi

If you can play two hours of TOP without a break, you'll have the quickness and stamina for Funk the Dumb Stuff .

I notice in your profile that you own Conklin's Rocco bass . How do you like it?
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Old 08-03-2006, 11:48 AM
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Great song and a great bassline. I love Rocco's playing.
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Old 08-03-2006, 11:49 AM
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Its great Love the tone. The neck is one of a kind. The body shape however is a bit big for me, but its not much of a problem.

Two hours of TOP non stop huh... Well I'll have to work on that
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Old 08-03-2006, 08:44 PM
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I feel this frustration every time I pick up and play.

Keep at it. Work hard. It will happen.
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Old 08-03-2006, 10:50 PM
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Ive been giging with Mic Gillette (TOP Trumpet), he says Rocco uses flats, that will help with getting the articulations crisp and making the ghosts pop out to help phrase better
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