One of the mantras I've used since I've been teaching online (wayyyy back in 2008) is to learn songs not scales. Now without going into length (which I've done before - and no doubt I'll certainly … [Read more...]
How To Maintain Your Practice Routine When Shit Happens
In the 1994 movie ?Forrest Gump? there?s a scene where Forrest is running and steps in dog crap.? Someone asks him if he knows that he?s stepped in dog crap and Forrest replies: ?It happens.?? The guy … [Read more...]
Some Thoughts On Practicing the Bass Guitar (2) – Goals and Dreams
At New Year it's common for people to take stock of things in their lives and set themselves goals of things they might want to do in the next year.? Yesterday I wrote an article about this - if … [Read more...]
Some Thoughts On Practicing The Bass Guitar (Part 1)
First up, Happy Holidays!? I hope you all had a great time with your family and loved ones over the holidays. 2013 is nearing - despite the best efforts of the Mayans! - and the New Year is a time … [Read more...]
BB King – Ain’t Nobody Home – Bass by Pino Palladino
Here's a great track from B.B. King's Deuces Wild album.? The bass line is played by the one and only Pino Palladino - in fact I have a memory that I read somewhere that this was where Pino first met … [Read more...]
Derek and Dominos – Little Wing – Carl Radle on Bass
Here's a video clip - slideshow photos only - of The Dominos version of Little Wing.? Interesting take...and as always with Carl, some great bass playing: httpv://youtu.be/9G5CJFrO2Oc … [Read more...]
Jeff Berlin talking about Bass Guitar and Metronomes
Here's a video of Jeff talking about bass guitar and metronomes. httpv://youtu.be/9z6g7vBXboA I don't totally agree with what Jeff says....even though he would absolutely kick my ass at a bass … [Read more...]
Buddy Guy with Jack Bruce on bass – 1969!
Here's a great 'vintage' clip of blues guitarist Buddy Guy. In Buddy's band is Jack Bruce - there's some interesting Jack Bruce runs in this clip, definitely worth checking out!? Tunes being played … [Read more...]
Victor Wooten’s TED Lesson – The ‘Natural Language’ Approach To Bass Guitar
It's been a month since I posted on the blog - been away on vacation! - and time to get back in the saddle. This is a great way to get back in the groove as it were - it's a video that appeared on … [Read more...]
Shipbuilding – Elvis Costello – Bruce Thomas Bass Guitar
Here's a great live performance of the poignant song Ship Building by Elvis Costello.? The bass line to this tune is an awesome performance by Bruce Thomas - at times it almost sounds like a fretless … [Read more...]
