Recent content by PeachinRegalia

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    Double Bass My jazz playing sucks

    I got the piano DVD, because of what YamBass recommended me plus they have a bass soloing DVD, that is full of licks and ideas to play over II V I and Blues progressions, I already got a lot out of both DVDs. Invalid Link Removed Also, I loved that quote by Paul. I might be checking on...
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    Double Bass My jazz playing sucks

    Hey, I’m starting to have a situation over Autumn Leaves. My pianist is playing all diminished dominants and I’m getting lost on what to play over this chord. I play arpeggios but the passing tones are like I’m thinking what to play or where to go, instead of playing it naturally. That...
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    Double Bass Am I approaching my upright/jazz studies the right way?

    Well, I love to play my EB, but if you're playing jazz, it looks like something is missing. I did play some times with my electric and I was sooo dissapointed of myself, I sounded... don't know how to describe it. Oh, wait! the Walking jazz lines of my old jobs elevator functional music!
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    Double Bass Bought a 1/2 size for jazz gigs.

    Hey, Zon, I'm on my way of getting a 1/2 size, I was in doubt because of the sound and the sustain of the notes, but now that I see it worked out for you, I might be getting a new one in a couple of months.
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    Double Bass Simandl Plus

    Hey everyone, thanks for your help!!!. I'm now doing a little research on ASODB.com
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    Double Bass Simandl Plus

    Hello Everyone, I need to know more about this technique, had anyone addopted it?
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    Double Bass Cutting off your solo (jazz double bass)

    I hate the so called Jam Purgatory, I'm of the ones who can't be heard and seems to be the only one who seems to hear everyone, so that makes me the "bass player who lets you play without crossing your solos" :D
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    Double Bass One off lessons?

    I think that one off lessons have a great thing, they change your playing, although is one lessons, they 're a great experience. Hey Kitschead, just to be curious, with who are you taking this one off lesson?
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    Double Bass Airborne Basses?

    It all depends on which country are you getting the bass from and the type of shipping. I would spend (If the offer it) a few extra dollars if I can get a reliable shipping.
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    Double Bass what direction for lessons?

    Everyone said it: listen to the music you want to play. Not only you can get the feel a lot easier, but you'll learn to love it. Is as simple as that.
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    Double Bass Memorizing of tunes

    The greatest method of memorizing tunes is to understand them. Ed's method is amazing (think I'm gonna try it) and it also gives you the background of listening, playing and learning all at once. Load the songs you want to learn to your ipod, and if you're walking in the street, sing the bass...