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BBruce Calin replied to the thread Pickup for upright bass.I have a high school student who is a last minute replacement in the school jazz ensemble. As an amplification setup I rigged up a Vic's...
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BBruce Calin replied to the thread Double Bass Tempera Hybrid Strings.Quick review: I did a recording session yesterday that gave me another chance to hear myself and evaluate the hybrids. I'm never overly...
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BBruce Calin replied to the thread Double Bass Your motivation as a musician.As a full-time freelancer for most of my career I always enjoyed and looked forward to playing. Being a band leader was okay when...
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BBruce Calin replied to the thread Double Bass Pop's shortage.I finally bit and got some Pop's through Amazon a few days ago. I've been happy with Wiedoeft recently and so am less anxious to start...
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BBruce Calin replied to the thread Double Bass Playing Through Simandl One Page at a Time.I think you win, NeilG. Mine was in the running until now.(:
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Mine looks to be of the same period as Don's with the $3.50 price, but in much worse shape. Probably bought it in 1966. Retired from... -
BBruce Calin replied to the thread Double Bass Slash chord question.As a completely frivolous aside, I believe the old Polytone amps, invented by accordionist Tommy Gummina, were so named because of the...
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BBruce Calin replied to the thread Double Bass How to back up a bass when they’re soloing.These are more examples of what our wonderful instrument is capable of in good hands.(:
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You as a bass player need to internalize the rhythm and harmony and also remember the melody and base your improvisation on that. It is...
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BBruce Calin replied to the thread Double Bass How to back up a bass when they’re soloing.Playing in a duo with a vocalist or horn player can be challenging and fun. You as the bassist must be confident that you know the song...
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BBruce Calin replied to the thread Double Bass How to back up a bass when they’re soloing.That style of comping by the guitar on "Deed I Do" ( unobtrusive four to the bar with good time and the right changes) has always been a...
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BBruce Calin replied to the thread Double Bass Health Related Issues To Playing.These are all good suggestions. I went to more flexible strings and a much lighter touch on purpose about four years ago and this has...
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BBruce Calin replied to the thread How did you pay for your performance degree?.Like I said, I hope and assume it's much better now. It's still the military, which is not for everyone at any time. It's smart to not...
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BBruce Calin replied to the thread How did you pay for your performance degree?.I was drafted during Vietnam but decided the band wasn't for me after auditioning and didn't want to go to school after discharge so...
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BBruce Calin replied to the thread How did you pay for your performance degree?.I don't mean to dis anyone who teaches or has other forms of income besides playing. I teach now myself, both privately and as an...