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Improvisation Skills?!

Discussion in 'Technique [BG]' started by bassrockz20, Dec 15, 2014.

  1. Dec 15, 2014 #1
    bassrockz20

    bassrockz20 Guest

    Jul 22, 2014
    I thought I'd create this thread as a blank canvas for people to share their tips for improvising on Bass, it is something I find tricky sometimes, particularly when trying to make a bass solo, so I help this thread helps! :bassist:
     
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  2. Dec 15, 2014 #2
    BassPlayer2000

    BassPlayer2000 Guest

    Dec 15, 2014
    I find doing a lot of hammer on's and pull off's whilst improvising can help usually when playing scales and stuff
     
  3. Dec 15, 2014 #3
    Whousedtoplay

    Whousedtoplay

    May 18, 2013
    TEXAS
    Here is my most primitive advice that I've learned first:
    Don't start your solo with the root note.
     
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  4. Dec 15, 2014 #4
    lfmn16

    lfmn16 Inactive

    Sep 21, 2011
    charles town, wv
    Good idea; only 84 other threads on this topic! :D

    http://www.talkbass.com/threads/free-jazz-improvisation-course-from-berklees-gary-burton.999880/
    http://www.talkbass.com/threads/suggestions-to-train-in-improvisation.992281/
    http://www.talkbass.com/threads/how-to-learn-improvisational-jazz.939039/
    http://www.talkbass.com/threads/improvisation-lessons.860787/
    http://www.talkbass.com/threads/jazz-improvisation.818537/
    http://www.talkbass.com/threads/learning-to-improvise.806123/
    http://www.talkbass.com/threads/improvisation.809877/
    http://www.talkbass.com/threads/improvising.785426/
    http://www.talkbass.com/threads/what-is-the-best-technique-to-improvise-a-bass-line.699363/
    http://www.talkbass.com/threads/improvising.612910/
    http://www.talkbass.com/threads/improvisation-question.609536/
    http://www.talkbass.com/threads/improvising-bass-lines.531400/
    http://www.talkbass.com/threads/improvisation.420727/

    Maybe you could bring something new to the topic.
     
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  5. Dec 22, 2014 #5
    matthewbrown

    matthewbrown

    Jan 7, 2003
    Harwich, MA, USA
    Hal Crook's How to Improvise.