Recent content by StevieDaBassist

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It's been brought to my attention that when I play, my left pinky finger bounces way off the string when I'm not using it. I understand now why that's a problem and that it's bad for accuracy and fast playing, but I'm having trouble fixing the habit. It seems like even when I take it slow with a...

+1 Transcription is a fantastic thing. It really helps you develop your ear, which is incredibly important. Transcribe a solo to see how the player built it up, where he took it, etc. Then, pick out any licks from it you like, even if it's only one, and learn it well in all 12 keys. You start...

Chicago Music Exchange has a pretty good fender selection and their entire inventory is online at chicagomusicexchange.com

Wow I had no idea... Man am I getting scared about how I've treated my new baby this winter! Off I go to purchase a room humidifier! On that note, does anybody have a model they recommend for an average-sized bedroom? I've hear evaporative is the type to go with, do y'all have opinions on this?

Thank y'all so much for all the feedback, and I'll be sure to read up on those humidifier links and threads you pointed out. As for the noted concern about the dampit dripping into the bass, I've hear that is a big danger also (and in fact have seen a video from Upton which shows the results of...

Hi guys, I recently got an Upton fully carved DB, and don't have a lot of experience with DB care as I came up on electric. I keep the ceiling fan on high in my room, even in the winter, and often leave the bass out of its case on the floor under the fan in between playing, sometimes overnight...

I actually use the string below the one I'm aiming for to catch my thumb as I slap through. So like if I was slapping the E string, my thumb would be resting on the a string by the end of the note. You might try that if you aren't already. Also, what kind of strings are you using and when was...

Although I haven't had direct experience with this, if the rosin is under 3 oz, which it probably is, I wouldn't think it will be a problem

something to consider is that not only would you have to worry about getting a sanding block with the correct radius, but for it to set up properly you would also need to keep the sanding level from the nut to bridge ends, which would be tricky

There are a number of different books that have good advice on common bass line building approaches, but I would also recommend transcribing bass lines just like people transcribe solos. Find a chart that you know the changes to (or can find in a Real Book) and then transcribe a bass line from...

Sure. A lot of the judges, especially at the region level, of the rhythm section auditions are high school percussion band directors without a jazz background. They don't teach jazz and are chosen as judges because it seems like they would be familiar primarily with drum set, but they judge the...

Congrats on the chance to record, and good luck! Wycliff Gordon is the clinician this year, so it is gonna be an awesome chance! First off, there isn't a sightreading section, so you don't need to worry about that. Second, the improv is only the Mr. PC changes, So What was only for the region...

Hi there, I'm a senior in highschool who is going on to college next year to study jazz bass performance. I'm starting to look at getting an amp because the one I have now is just a cheap beginner peavy combo I got before I knew if I would stick with the bass. I don't know much about amps and...