Recent content by beaglegod

I found a few things I might like to try, such as concentrating on learning a technique but than practicing that technique while being distracted in order to learn how to use the technique without making it the focus, I thought that sounded like a good idea which I may try. Oh and the exercise...

I was just wondering if any of you who have read Victor Wootens book or who have watched the Groove workshop DVDs, have made adjustments or added anything to your daily practice because of it. Im still reading the book but havent purchased the DVDs yet, thus far the only thing Ive just...

Heres a Quote from Victor Wooten in Answer to a question almost identical to yours from a 54 year old guy who wanted to play after not playing since high school. Kinda shows that theory is important as it relates to the bigger picture.

I have been emailing every pro player that I can, since Im a novice myself, guys that I have actually seen and heard play, one is a teacher at Berkley, another the author of no less than 5 books some of which have been recommended at this website, one teaches at Louis Johnsons school for bass...

I think Richard Finch (Kc & Sunshine Band) is a great example of how a simple bass line can pump the funk out of a song. Nothing fancy , nothing too fast, but tasty booty inflating funk!:smug:

Take those simple songs and play them SLOWLY dont worry about keeping up, especially the parts that give you the most trouble play them very slowly, and dont worry about whether or not youll be able to play them, if you practice those parts slowly each day, YOU WILL be able to play them right...

Sounds like an excellent way to learn and actually adopt or make these things a part of your own playing. Could someone give me perhaps a simple example of how to analyse the theory behind a bass line? How does one go about doing that in the best way? Do you simply try to determine the...

Thanks for that Paul, good boost of encouragement. Sad thing is Ive always been able to play things by ear, when I was about 6 or 7 I could play songs on piano by ear, simple melodies one hand, and it was at that time that an uncle of mine told my parents "dont let him play instruments by ear...

Im not sure whether or not its a good idea for me to be posting this, but I want to say that this is in no way meant to start arguments or debates. This is strictly a little mental battle that Im going through personally as a begginer. Ive talked to/ emailed quite a few bassists over the past...

Was just wondering if anyone has ever taken lessons through Encore music service. If so how was the experience? Sorry for the update its encoremusiclessons.com

By the way where does Vitti teach (city/state)? Ive corrosponded with him not long ago after seeing some of his vids and books, and he answered me right back, when I showed him all the modes and arpeggios I was practicing each day he said. "Im getting tired just looking over your practice...

Well apparently I wasnt taken seriously, he didnt bother playing with me at all when I went by his house, he spent most of his time talking to his friends and eventually after a few hours of tinkering around in his basement where all the equipment is set up I left. Very discouraging. I...

Tommorow may be my first time playing witha real live drummer. I kinda feel awkward since Ive only been playing for 3 months and hes been in several bands and has played for years. Sometimes I feel like maybe Im trying to rush things but from what Ive heard its good for me,so any suggestions...

Im gonna get on this one right away, thanks! :p

I was just wondering if I could get a bit of feed back from some of you guys that know how to lay down those funky grooves and stay in the pocket! Ive learned the following songs and have them "almost down". by that I mean I make one or two mistakes on each particularly when making changes, I...