Pull a chair.....

XavierG · #1 12-28-2005, 01:38 AM

.... and play something.

Over the many years that I've been playing, I've learned many new tricks/techniques just sitting around at fellow basists homes and paying attention when they picked up the bass (between beers or cups of coffee) and played a bit. TalkBass is home to many bassists and I think it would be great if we could kick back, pull a chair, and possibly learn a few new tricks just by watching each other as we (very informally) noodle around on the bass. Post short video clips of you playing a few licks, an entire tune... whatever you like. I'll start off with some laid back goofing off on my daughters' Yamaha, just to get things started...

CLICK THE PIC

Alvaro Martín Gómez A. · #2 12-28-2005, 02:08 AM

Well, maybe you've already seen this since I recently posted it in another thread, but here's again, just to keep the ball rolling:

http://media.putfile.com/The-Star-Spangled-Banner45

XavierG · #3 12-28-2005, 02:23 AM

I had not seen that yet. Good stuff, Alvaro!

The_Ryst · #4 12-28-2005, 04:59 AM

If I had a cam I'd contribute what I could (although I'd look crappy in compaired to the TB monsters

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XavierG · #5 12-29-2005, 10:33 AM

There are TB'ers of all levels and one thing they all have in common is that they all started from scratch. I'm sure the bass monsters here can appreciate that.

Minger · #6 12-29-2005, 11:46 PM

I might put something up, but I've got no idea what.

Good job on the Star Spangled Banner though, I wish I could do that..currently bein a traitor and learning the geetar, then maybe I'll move back to the bass with walking and tapping...maybe.

Trevorus · #7 12-29-2005, 11:54 PM

Wonderful, Alvaro! The vibrato at 1:44 is awesome!

Alvaro Martín Gómez A. · #8 12-29-2005, 11:58 PM

Thanks, Trev (and thanks to all who have enjoyed it).

Don't_Fret · #9 12-30-2005, 09:33 AM

Well done, Alvaro. Cool stuff.

Kronos · #10 12-30-2005, 10:48 AM

This is a GREAT IDEA!! I will definitely add something here once I feel I'm up to par with everyone else!!

canopener · #11 12-30-2005, 11:40 AM

Cool thread, X! May I nomiante this one for a sticky?

I've only had the opportunity to take a few lessons, so I've learned a good bit from watching other's technique and listening for others' groove patterns...

P. Aaron · #12 12-30-2005, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alvaro Martín Gómez A.

Well, maybe you've already seen this since I recently posted it in another thread, but here's again, just to keep the ball rolling:

http://media.putfile.com/The-Star-Spangled-Banner45

Very fine, very cool!