My Bass Playing Journal..

Infidelity · #1 04-12-2010, 09:21 PM

Ohh man.. Just got home and I have a blast doing lesson with my instructor..

I picked the 2nd guy even though he lives 30minutes away from me.. It was a blast.! He didn't even told me to play any of the songs I recently played.. He just told me to play a chromatic scale and he pointed out my problems one by one and then we moved to Music Theory..

My assignments is
To avoid my index finger to hover too far
Alternate plucking 120bpm crossing strings
Press the strings with the fretted hand with the point of your fingers
And a lot of music reading

Worth every penny for this lesson.. I guess I might be back..

Here's my previous thread to those people that are kinda confused

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can't decide which teacher.. Need help..

I'll update you guys every week or even everyday on my progression in doing lessons with my teacher..

kesslari · #2 04-12-2010, 09:22 PM

Excellent start my man!

JimmyM · #3 04-12-2010, 09:38 PM

either of those guys looked they'd have been great. i think you're off to a good start with this dude, dude.

Infidelity · #4 04-12-2010, 11:00 PM

Ohhhh.. and for ear training I need to sing the major scales from 0-12th fret.. This is the most awkward exercise he gave me..

JimmyM · #5 04-12-2010, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Infidelity

Ohhhh.. and for ear training I need to sing the major scales from 0-12th fret.. This is the most awkward exercise he gave me..

stop your whining and get to singing! best thing that ever happened to you. learn to sing and you will double your worth on the market.

Infidelity · #6 04-12-2010, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyM

stop your whining and get to singing! best thing that ever happened to you. learn to sing and you will double your worth on the market.

I'm sorry sir.! *starts to sing* Dooo Reeee Miii Faaa Sooo Laaa Tiii Dooo..

Now I know the trick with the hovering index finger too.. Proper C shape right hand position..

bassicmelodies · #7 04-12-2010, 11:16 PM

Fantastic idea, I think I'm going to start recording my bass player thoughts and lessons.

Keep us informed!

JimmyM · #8 04-12-2010, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Infidelity

Now I know the trick with the hovering index finger too.. Proper C shape right hand position..

and that is why you take lessons, folks. now that his hand position is straightened out, he will be able to play faster and more accurately, and it may save him an injury or two. if you don't take lessons, you never know the little things that make all the difference in the world.

Infidelity · #9 04-12-2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyM

and that is why you take lessons, folks. now that his hand position is straightened out, he will be able to play faster and more accurately, and it may save him an injury or two. if you don't take lessons, you never know the little things that make all the difference in the world.

I actually have a really weird thumb.. It bends like crazy..

My thumb looks like this

My instructor laughed when he saw the thumb he was like woow it really bends and he says don't worry about it.. Just do the C shape even if it bends just let it bend..

Infidelity · #10 04-13-2010, 08:50 AM

Ohh man.. The proper position and fingering really helps me tonally and speed wise..

I remember a quote my instructor told me..

"I wouldn't teach you how to play bass, I will make you a musician.."

stratovani · #11 04-13-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Infidelity

I actually have a really weird thumb.. It bends like crazy..

My thumb looks like this

My instructor laughed when he saw the thumb he was like woow it really bends and he says don't worry about it.. Just do the C shape even if it bends just let it bend..

I once saw a picture of Stanley Clarke in an old Bass Player mag playing with Return To Forever, and his right-hand thumb looked like yours. Looks kinda painful!

Infidelity · #12 04-13-2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by stratovani

I once saw a picture of Stanley Clarke in an old Bass Player mag playing with Return To Forever, and his right-hand thumb looked like yours. Looks kinda painful!

I noticed that too with his upright bass..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py3jT0uaZw0

Demonator · #13 04-13-2010, 05:21 PM

Good job man, makes me want to look into lessons.

Infidelity · #14 04-13-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonator

Good job man, makes me want to look into lessons.

Go for it dude.. This would be the best investment you will spend for playing bass..

Infidelity · #15 04-16-2010, 03:08 PM

Days have passed and I still having problem singing solfege in tune..

Position and stuffs are great.. Except solfege..

anyone have tips or advice.?