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Jazz Technique [DB] Jazz bass technique: left and right hand issues, advanced techniques, and any physical issues relating to playing jazz.


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Old 04-17-2004, 09:05 PM
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where to find a EUB teacher

So, I picked up a NS 5 string EUB. I love the the tone and the instrument, but I'm afraid I have no technique. I play BG, fretless and fretted, I had a teacher who noted no problems with my techique there, but EUB is a complete different matter I'm finding. I need a teacher in the orlando area, obviously I'm not playing classical, no real desire to play arco, but a strong want to play in tune and faster. what do I do?
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Old 04-17-2004, 11:45 PM
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In tune? Bow.

Faster? Comes with time and practice.

Find a double bass teacher for technique.
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Old 04-18-2004, 08:08 AM
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In tune? Bow.

Faster? Comes with time and practice.

Find a double bass teacher for technique.
Amen. Amen. Amen.

The bowing is really important. My intonation has improved immeasurably since I began practicing with a bow. Playing mostly bluegrass, I doubt if I will ever use a bow in a performance situation but it really makes a difference it the quality of my pizz.
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Old 04-18-2004, 08:43 AM
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Absolute agreement with Ray and Steve. Learn arco, it's your best investment of time.

I've an NS 4 EUB myself. At first, it took a bit to translate from the more horizontal 'plank' for pizz; The crazy-low action on the NS made this a lot easier but a) I *only* approached it like an uber-sized fretless BG, and b) this translated into a number of bad habits which, y'know, turns into physical pain later on.

When I finally started to learn how to how, it imporved my intonation like nothing else, allowed me to play longer (pain-be-gone), faster and in-tune (the fretting hand needs to be able to keep up) and, well, more tastefully, which nets me far more gig offers.

It's entirely worth it. You've got a beautiful and VERY versatile instrument there... might as well take advantage of all it offers.
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Old 04-19-2004, 08:33 PM
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Okay.

So, can anyone recommend a good teacher in the orlando area?
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