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I've been playing guitar and bass on and off for over 10 years but never had any formal training. I can play by ear pretty well and do some...
Brand new. Bought recently, but never used. Flipped my EUB so I no longer need it. A classic instruction book for the double bassist! $14...
This may sound like a basic question, but i have not found a topic about this . As many of you, I have an acoustic bass which I use to practice...
Who says clickbaiting doesn't work, huh? I got you to look at this, didn't I? lol. :p In all seriousness though, what's the one technique or...
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Hello, I'm really quite enamored with Peter Steele's picking technique during his time with Type O Negative. In every video that I've seen him...
Hi everyone! I filmed a short lesson on how I play and approach patterns like the ones found in the song "Bleed" by Meshuggah (who weren't the...
So I been playing for probably 13 years. And just discovered this. Sounds just like or as close to an upright bass as an electric could sound,...
I'm not playing with any others at present and I've recently discovered a lot of Gypsy jazz play along vids on Youtube. Are there any particular...
When playing bass on Rocksmith is it best to use the fingering method even when it says that the song is picked?
I was just wondering if anyone knew (or if there even is a name) for when you shake your hand kind of violently between two frets like explained...
I want to be able to recreate the effect of a bowed cello on a fretless bass, and the biggest obstacle to me is the expression you can get out of...
Hello everybody! It's Day 2 of working on my dad's solo album, and I am currently sitting on the sofa in the studio's waiting room while the...
As the title says. In what songs you just can´t confuse the pick technique from the fingers? I vote for "Yer Blues" from The Beatles.
I'm having a really hard time obtaining a good distorted sound out of my rig. I have a Kemper with a Rockbass Corvette $$, so I wouldn't expect...
Hello, I've been playing upright for about 3 years on and off with a teacher until recently. I was learning simandl and I understand basic...
my trio is currently working on jazz crimes by joshua redman. i am doubling on the melody and for the most part have got it down but there are two...
I'm curious to hear TBers' impressions on Casady's technique. He's probably the bassist that I've listened to the most consistently since...
[ATTACH] For sale is a stack of walking bass and techinque books I've acquired over the years, some of which I haven't really gone through, and...
So, I was asked to fill in on a couple of death metal recordings for an aspiring band, and I politely declined. When the drummer told me he...
I heard that Stu Hamm and Kjell Benner had produced (Star Licks videos) instructional lessons in regards to the two-hand tapping technique. Do any...
hi folks, so I'm starting to practice slapping. Les Claypool is the main influence for this. I think the main thing that needs working on is my...
Listen to the isolated bass track at 2:44 it's some sort of alternate picking deal. I think I have it right. I play it like alternating the (ON A...
Hello! First time joining a bass forum, and I felt like I had to because there's nowhere else for me to turn to. There's this Philippine band...
Help a newbie out. When playing a major arpeggio from, say, 3rd fret G, is it a more proper technique to pick the pinky up to move from the 5th to...
I am sure that this has been asked in some form already, but I would like a recommendation for my specific situation: I was just invited to serve...
So I just started playing double bass and I have a question about the crab technique. Is it okay to have some spacing between the 2nd and 3rd...
I recently replaced a pickup resulting in a epic search for signal. I found out the Vol pot failed. So here's my question. How hot should you run...
hey guy , can someone tell me what is the technique this guy starts the video with? its kinda like slapping , but more like a wierd kind of...
Here is a new site that deals with the specifics of contemporary double bass technique: The Modern double bass
I've just got to vent because I'm super thrilled. Tonight, I learned how to play quick percussive triplets with only one motion of my thumb. Don't...
Hi! Ive been playing bass for a little over 3,5 years, mostly fingerstyle and slap, but never loojed down on puck playing because i believe the...
Watching this video of John Entwistle and really focusing on his left hand. Does anyone else do what he does with his left hand? It looks like his...
Hi, is anyone here a Metallica/ Cliff Burton fan? I was recently watching some live footage of them playing For Whom the Bell Tolls live in the...
Hello, I started playing bass 6-8 months ago. I've taught myself mainly with books (and the occasional dvd) borrowed from my local public library...
When playing bass I usually play 3 2 1 (3 being my ring finger), but I often play triplets or gallops by accident when playing fast (specifically...
Hello all. I wanted to ask a quick question regarding general theory. I was watching this video: [MEDIA] And I just love what Remco is able to...
Hi all! I'm a high school jazz bassist and my band director suggested that I invest in some classical technique books to practice and solidify my...
So I was having a discussion with someone, and in short, it causes me to wonder if on-thigh or classical posture is more popular, and if there's...
Hey talkbass, I borrowed a concept known as Cantus Firmus from an 18th century classical counterpoint manual known as the Gradus ad Parnassum and...
Hi all, was wondering if it is genuinely more difficult to play faster (whilst maintaining proper technique and good sound etc) when compared to...
I think I came up with a cool slap bass technique... but I'm not really sure if its a thing. You kinda hit all the strings with your thumb in one...
[MEDIA] at 0:06 seconds he slides from one fret to another, i hear it a lot in live performances especially not so much in recordings what is...
Hi all, So I've been playing bass for 1 year, and I realize that my technique is not effective or interesting. I know the Basics, the scales and...
Hi gang, I don't think I've started a decent thought-provoking thread in a while, and this came to me this morning: What are some of the things...
I play 7 and 8 string guitar and I use my index and thumb for my right hand and adapted that style when I started playing bass. What are my...
Hi, I wonder if you could recommend a good bass tutor in SF Bay Area. I used to play in a rock group long ago, and recently re-discovered my...
So I've been playing for around 7 years, and I do believe my technique is good, but I just recently stumbled upon "right hand muting" (floating...
Hey guys, Basically, I really need to step up my game playing the bass. I feel like I'm getting a bit too comfortable so I was wondering if...
I've been thinking about the saying: "the tone is in your hands." I, for the most part, agree. Some people seem to think that your sound is...
I've been playing for about 7 years now. I was around 11 at the time and I just started teaching myself. I know I have a good ear and I can tell...
I've finally started a practice regimen that I hope to be able to stick with daily, and my teacher has recommended that I break it up into three...
I've been asking around for some advice and guidance on mastering three finger picking techniques but so far my enquiries have been shut down by...
Hi, I'm new to the forum but I've been playing bass for about 9 months now with classical and fingerstyle guitar background. What I'm not sure...
Here's an interview that I did with Jazz Showcase regular and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign jazz bass professor Larry Gray. Larry is...
Check out this interview with San Francisco Symphony principal bass and University of Michigan bass professor Scott Pingel as he talks technique,...
i know in the beginning he played up on the neck real heavy handed but now he plays near the pickups and it looks like he is still heavy handed...
Really, really sweet, that's what! This hendrix guy is friggin nuts! I've never seen anybody play like this, but DANG that sound! Holy cripes! And...
