This guy sounds like he's playing fingerstyle jazz guitar on a bass - pretty amazing. Is that an EADGC five string that he uses?
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This guy sounds like he's playing fingerstyle jazz guitar on a bass - pretty amazing. Is that an EADGC five string that he uses?
I think it's a BEADG but I'm not certain- it kind of looks like that first string might be a C. There's a part in one of his vids where he seems to hit a not on the 5th string that sounds lower than an E. Actually I was looking for another vocals and bass vid from another duo and couldn't find it, so I posted this one. My point is still the same though- great vocals can accompany just about any instrument in my opinion.
Crikey!
I wasn't aware of that - it's pretty full on.
That really wasn't the point I was trying to make.
Do it! I've done it a bunch. It was a ton of fun, and went over really well, probably because it's uncommon (in my locale it's basically unheard-of). Thanks to exposing myself (heh) on open stages I've now done a few "acoustic/signer/songwriter" style gigs. Always a blast when everybody looks at me pulling out the Warwick in a sea of acoustic guitars.
So far I've done a mix of originals and covers. The covers fall into two camps: traditional acoustic guitar/folk kind of covers done with bass instead (usually the bass line is significantly different), and Primus stuff. Lots of Primus songs work really well as voice + bass covers.
So far I've done a mix of originals and covers. The covers fall into two camps: traditional acoustic guitar/folk kind of covers done with bass instead (usually the bass line is significantly different), and Primus stuff. Lots of Primus songs work really well as voice + bass covers.
The original key is high, but just put it whatever key works in your register. I worked it up in a couple of keys (in case my high notes felt crummy on a particular day), as long as that riff is going, doesn't matter what key it's in. They will dig it.
Have a blast - I did a solo bass/vocals bit at an open mic for about a year before eventually joining the house band.
a.) Forcing myself to add at least one new song each week was good for me.
b.) It drastically improved my ability to play and sing at the same time.
c.) I don't get nervous playing in front of a crowd AT ALL - I mean, what? Is it going to suck more or be LESS entertaining than me doing "Stand By Your Man" alone on bass while a World Series game plays over my shoulder on the bar TV?
a.) Forcing myself to add at least one new song each week was good for me.
b.) It drastically improved my ability to play and sing at the same time.
c.) I don't get nervous playing in front of a crowd AT ALL - I mean, what? Is it going to suck more or be LESS entertaining than me doing "Stand By Your Man" alone on bass while a World Series game plays over my shoulder on the bar TV?
Open Mic nights are the best learning experience you can have as a musician. Nothing more exciting to me than jamming with total strangers. It will really boost your improv game! Great way to network too!
So far I've done a mix of originals and covers. The covers fall into two camps: traditional acoustic guitar/folk kind of covers done with bass instead (usually the bass line is significantly different), and Primus stuff. Lots of Primus songs work really well as voice + bass covers.[/QUOTE]
If there's anything available, I'd like to hear some of these, especially the Primus covers (and the originals!).
If there's anything available, I'd like to hear some of these, especially the Primus covers (and the originals!).
I do this. Not live yet it working on it. I’m using an Aeros Loop Station. Record up to 6 tracks and unlimited overdubs. Very slick box, but not cheap.
