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Originally Posted by Panduro  I had put everything down to two essential things there makes you the best bassist.
1: Put you beat right to the music around you. |
I assume what you're trying to say is play in sync with the rhythm of the song. This is true, but having control of EXACTLY how you're interacting with the rhythm is part of the magic. You can be ahead of the beat, on top of the beat, or behind the beat. Sometimes leaning one way or another helps solidify the overall groove of the song. For example, on a slow blues, I might drag just a shade behind the beat to give the song's groove a bit of a lazy, relaxed feel. It's all about what's right for the music.
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Originally Posted by Panduro 2: Play loud and clear, whit alot of confidense. Have you ever tryed to shake hand and get a cold soft hand ? DO NEVER PLAY LIKE THAT, play like a good handshake, just whit out breaking the others hand 
There is alot more, but i think this is the two most importend things. |
Loud and clear is good...when loud and clear is appropriate for the music you're playing. If the song calls for subtle and understated, playing loud and clear ruins the groove. Having confidence in your playing abilities is good, but if you're playing in a way that doesn't best serve the music, all the confidence in the world won't help.
