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Ghost notes course
- Thread starter 10emmanuel
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From the Self denial Department.
With regards to Ghost notes, after listening to my bass work from my last gig. I’m pretty sure somebody else played those clunkers…
With regards to Ghost notes, after listening to my bass work from my last gig. I’m pretty sure somebody else played those clunkers…
There are an abundance of free lessons available on YT. I would start there. For example . . .
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Dan Hawkins, lower link above ^^^, is one of the best YouTube instructors out there. No extra yakking, clear demos, and he responds to questions.
His print work is excellent as well.
His print work is excellent as well.
Jaco is giving lessons on using ghost notes.
Schools in!
Schools in!
Yeah I was going to say just learn a bunch of Jaco lines. It's not complicated and there aren't really any shortcuts, just gotta put in the practice time and you'll get it in short order.
I suggest The Brown'sTone channel on YouTube. Rich Brown does a segment on how to use ghost notes, really good and clear, like all his lessons. I like Scott too, his lessons are always excellent. Either one is a good choice. Dan doesn't do it for me, sorry. Perhaps he works for you though?
I second this. Come On Come Over probably is probably one of his least difficult.
Also, not just Jaco, I'm pretty sure there are other bassists out there who utilize ghost notes. My mind is a bit fried right now due to lack of sleep and stress so I can't think of anyone else.
If you're the kind of person who learns through detailed instructions, then just look into what others commented.
EDIT: Talking Bass might have a video about it too. I think he's great.
These are the exercices I put my students to work on. The first 8 exercises must be played in all four strings, with both pressed notes on the fingerboard (I recommend low, mid and high notes as the feel changes a little) and open strings. ex 9 & 10 and the second photo are just some grooves to be played as they are. I leave them here for free, but if anybody feels to buy me a coffe: CONTACT | Albertanguela
I just learned this (primo bass line). I’m sure for the record he uses roundwound, I just learned it and am using flats. I’m lazy and don’t want to change strings (guitarist, I have only one bass, pictured, on a fixed income and I’m scared to trash the flats, only had them on for a couple months. The idea of re-stringing with the used flat set scares me, with the tuner ends already curled up. Is that doable? Tried recording it and the octave slaps sound unusual with flat wounds. Still having trouble with the second half of the sax solo section……but will revisit the JT lesson (God bless him for the video lesson). Does anyone else slap their flats? Any advice is appreciated in advance.
Why does it matter? Flats or rounds has nothing to do with technique. It’s the least important of learning that line.
And after recording Rio with flats, I see my technique needs some work, lots of clanks on “tape”.
