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| SECRET 95: PURPOSEFULLY DISTRACT YOURSELF Creating Concert-Like Conditions at Home Standing on stage feels very different than playing bass in your practice space. In addition to seeing an audience and having to perform in unfamiliar surroundings, you’ll often encounter distractions during a performance. You name it, and some musician has had to deal with it at some time or other. Common distractions include: · In concert halls: sneezing, coughing, cell phones ringing, someone getting up and walking out, applause when you least expect it. · In clubs and restaurants: flash photography, noisy espresso makers, big screen TV’s, bathroom doors slamming, the venue’s music system coming on while you’re playing. (Read more) SECRET 96: Make Yourself Uncomfortable Knowing That You Can Perform No Matter What One aspect of the music world that doesn’t get talked about often is how uncomfortable the performance environment can be. From freezing cold dressing rooms to hot lights on stage, concert conditions can have a damaging effect on you and your bass. Extreme temperatures, humidity, dryness, and bad lighting are all part of the realities of playing in public. Musicians have almost no control over these conditions. So, in your practice room you need to prepare yourself for the discomforts of being on stage. Try playing under these circumstances for one practice session each this week: · Blast your air conditioning. Or, if it’s winter, don’t turn on your heat. Cold temperatures make it difficult to move your fingers, and your instrument’s frets and strings will feel cold to the touch. If it’s very cold, your strings will tighten up, causing your bass to go sharp. (Read more) See all ESSENTIAL SECRETS published to date on our BLOG See all our DAVID MOTTO titles |
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ERIC BEAULÉ www.PlayBassLines.com |
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| This transcription is compliments of Eric Beaulé, at www.PlayBassLines.com, author of several titles we carry. Transcription of a Cool Blues Lick Using All 12 Keys This clever blues pattern works up and down the neck catching all 12 keys. This play-along video includes TAB, and has an accompaniement-only section to let you carry the solo on your own. Video Play-Along: Cool Blues Lick in all 12 Keys |
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JAIME DAVID VAZQUEZ www.jaimedavidvazquez.com |
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| BASS TIPS: Slap Basic Patterns, Part 2 Jaime builds on his introduction to slap technique. |
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MIKE OVERLY www.basstruth.com |
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| Melodic Minor Cross Correlations, Part 1 In this lesson Mike Overly, GRAMMY® nominated music educator and author of Bass EncycloMedia, begins an introduction to the many uses of melodic minor modes. Check out Mike's excellent book, TONE NOTE MUSIC METHOD FOR BASS, Book 1 |
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JOHN FALSTROM www.EADG4.com |
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| EADG 4: Part 45 Inspiring Practice Spaces John Falstrom, author of EADG 4, discusses how to make your practice space inspirational. |
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