Recent content by Zegie

In case it's of interest Thomann have a good selection of Marcus Miller lefties in stock.

Just wondering what surprises might be in store and what 'adjustments' I might have to make if I were to splash out on a fretless acoustic bass. I've got a fretted acoustic and electric basses but never played a fretless in my life and thought "I've gotta give it a go - life's too short".

Fascinating. So apart from counting it all out on your fingers or writing it down as your Tetra chord example, are there any established 'rules' or ways of identifying 'overlapping' progressions either theoretically or on the fretboard?

As a purely theoretical exercise and in a crazy moment I started to consider the notes in a 12 bar in G just to see what 'overlaps' there might be. I noted that the fifth of G is the D and the fifth of C Is the G and of course the first of D is D. So it could be argued that all you need are the...

That's my take too FWIW. But the vocalist thing is an issue. A good vocalist IMHO is the 'glue' in a band ( probably more so than a drummer) because in my experience he/she will have a strong view (if not the ultimate say) on how the set list is constructed, arranged, interpreted and delivered.

Funny you should say that. I'm just beginning to appreciate the keyboard as a learning tool. Being able to visualise the order of notes is dead easy compared to a fretboard. One tip I've quickly learnt though is to look at the back of the keys - that way you avoid making mistakes. Try it. Works...

Wow. Lots to digest. I liken my musical journey to looking through a fence - sometimes you see it and sometimes you don't. Other times you get just a tantalising glimpse. Thanks for the glimpses, can't wait to get home tonight and pick up my bass.

Brilliant. Thank you all. Comprehensive and concise. Many thanks. I get the 'formulas' but up until now have understood and played scales by fretboard patterns and the sound they make - it's just that I've not got the mechanics "off pat". For example, if someone was to say to me what's the...

For various reasons I have decided it would be useful if I were to learn, off by heart, all major scales. Ultimately I want:- - to be able to form a mental picture of each scale - to know instantly the letter name of each note in the scale - to know instantly the number of each note in the...

Ah... another enlightened Talkbasser. I decided some time ago to keep my head down a bit regarding Yamaha guitars - in case too many people realised just how good they were and what excellent value for money they represent. As you say, they do the job perfectly and sound great. If you still...

Useful advice - thanks. Happy at the mo - settled on a Yamaha BB1024 why?... ...because I've been delighted with my Yam 6 strings - acoustic and Jazz box. Z.

Do you know what? the above is exactly what prompted me to start the thread - it is soo typical.... Very well put Sir. Z.

Good point...but if only there were such facilities available to all. A recent trip to Denmark Street resulted in being unable to find - nervermind play many of the basses on my (quite small) list. Z.

Well said - and how often does that happen? Z.