I'm actually just about to start studying Les Claypool. Anybody know a good place to start? I'm looking for a couple songs... not too hard, not too easy.
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Sorry... It's another Claypool post...
- Thread starter Dan Kahanamoku
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Oh yeah, and it would be helpful if they were easily translated to a 4 string bass (no Tommy the Cat). Thanks guys.
Tommy the cat actually translates to 4 string just fine.
The first ones I learned were Southbound Pachyderm and American Life. Give those a try.
The first ones I learned were Southbound Pachyderm and American Life. Give those a try.
actually Tommy the Cat was originally done on a 4 string, check out "suck On This" Primus's first album and it's a live one to. I don't understand Study Les but if you want some good tunes in the Claypool style check out Sailing the Seas of Cheese or Frizzle Fry.
Edit easy song: Those Damn Blue Collared Tweakers
Edit easy song: Those Damn Blue Collared Tweakers
4 string version instructional video. enjoy
And yes, he's playing a 5 string, but not using the B...
And yes, he's playing a 5 string, but not using the B...
Yeah pretty much anything on Frizzle Fry is a good place to start.
You only make your first album once.
You only make your first album once.
Too Many Puppies is a good place to start IMO. There are plenty of pauses so you can stop and sing as well.
Yeah pretty much anything on Frizzle Fry is a good place to start.
You only make your first album once.
agreed... Get and learn the stuff from "Suck On This"
Yeah pretty much anything on Frizzle Fry is a good place to start.
You only make your first album once.
Dude, I just finished watching Apricot 10 minutes ago...for like the 15th time.
Another +1 for picking up Suck On This and going from there: you might as well start at the beginning. I'm a fan of the first tune on there; can't recall the title at the moment.
EDIT: (24 hours later) To Defy the Laws of Tradition! Right?
EDIT: (24 hours later) To Defy the Laws of Tradition! Right?
