Recent content by CharlesRay357

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    Which are your favorite reggae bassists?

    Dennis Bovell, Glen Brownie is wikkid...
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    5 String Muting

    Hi Anthony, I hope all is well with you. And thanks again for your left hand help. New dilema...Im trying to incorporate the floating thumb into my playing. It's coming along, but my slapping needs to be vacuumed. What are some exercises or techniques you would recommend to eliminate OSR and...
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    Teachers in Tampa,FL

    Hey mcapone I bet you could show me a thing or two...every one has something to teach!
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    Left hand help...

    Thanx Mark, I'm seriously contemplating that. Trying to get my scheduling down...
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    Teachers in Tampa,FL

    Thanx BluesWalker, but Jeff's too expensive for me now. I was thinking more of a one on one...
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    Teachers in Tampa,FL

    Greetings, I just moved to Tampa a few weeks ago and I'm looking for a good instructor. Any recommendations?
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    Left hand help...

    Thanks guys I appreciate that. I just moved to Tampa less than a month ago. I'll definitely look for a good teacher. And Jamminology101 that's just how I feel when that nod comes...LOL
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    Left hand help...

    Hey Ant, those permutations are a good workout. How can I become more melodies without sounding like I'm playing scales...when it comes to soloing? Like when I'm playing the groove and the lead vocalist nods and says go? Help please...thanks! Oh yeah man...you're a real rythmic monster!
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    Left hand help...

    Thanks Ant, those permutations are something else. For years I've used my ring and pinky as one...challenging!
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    Left hand help...

    Hello Anthony, I've just picked up the bass again after 9 years. I've always been a groove player, playing southern soul where solos are rare. I recently met some guys and they ask me to solo and I can't. My left hand can't play those beautiful melodies lines and riffs you guys play...stuck in a...
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    Help

    Hello Dave, I'm returning from a 9 year hiatus. I've played off and on for 30+ years and until last year never took lessons to learn to read music. My problem is, I can create grooves but can't solo worth a damn. I can make 'em dance all nite but when the keyboardist nods at me I get knots and I...