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Offline BRAYLYN21

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WHERE IS THE LIGHT
« on: September 19, 2006, 12:13:56 AM »
MAN I HAVE BEEN PALYIN FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS AND I CANT SEEM TO GET BETTER I MEAN I CAN HOLD DOWN A SERVICE BUT AS FAR AS MOVING TO THE NEXT LEVEL I CANT AND IT SUCK SO IM BASSICALLY SELF TAUGHT AND ALL I KNOW IS WHAT I PICKED UP WHEN I WAS YOUNGER  I DONT UNDERSTAND MUSIC THEORY AT ALL SO READING BOOKS DONT HELP I TRY TO LISTEN TO OTHER BASSIST BUT I CANT SEEM TO RETAIN WHAT I HEAR SO WILL SOMEMONE PLEASE HELP ME FIND MY WAY THANX LGM
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Re: WHERE IS THE LIGHT
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2006, 12:44:25 PM »
Your going to want to start learning some basic theory. When you hear other bass players play you will understand what they are doing and it will help you to retain. Read the thread post at the top of the board. "Never stop learning" Even if you dont understand it all it will all sink in the more you learn theory here and from other sites.
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Re: WHERE IS THE LIGHT
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2006, 01:55:08 PM »
Hey Braylyn, maybe you should really consider praying before and after to pick up your axe and those books that you can't seem to understand. The Spirit is the revealer of ALL things.  Watch God move your fingers as you play. God is indeed able.
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Re: WHERE IS THE LIGHT
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2006, 04:14:06 PM »
Quote from: LovetaBass on September 19, 2006, 01:55:08 PM
Hey Braylyn, maybe you should really consider praying before and after to pick up your axe and those books that you can't seem to understand. The Spirit is the revealer of ALL things.  Watch God move your fingers as you play. God is indeed able.
I agree

If I were you I would also get with other musicians (not just bass players) to learn gospel progressions and theory. I would listen to jazz, and spend as many hours that you can afford to dedicate to Practice. Finger excercises are essential if you want to be able to step up your game. I was in the same boat as you, but once I locked down the fundamentals what I did was just started playing in services and rehersals and using that time to learn from other musicians. But out of everything that I just said, my personal practice time has helped the most.
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Re: WHERE IS THE LIGHT
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2006, 04:38:06 PM »
Quote from: LovetaBass on September 19, 2006, 01:55:08 PM
Hey Braylyn, maybe you should really consider praying before and after to pick up your axe and those books that you can't seem to understand. The Spirit is the revealer of ALL things.  Watch God move your fingers as you play. God is indeed able.

....you really did this.....and God actually moved your fingers?.....fuh real....???
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Re: WHERE IS THE LIGHT
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2006, 05:10:32 PM »
Quote from: uriahsmusic on September 19, 2006, 04:38:06 PM
....you really did this.....and God actually moved your fingers?.....fuh real....???

Im not sure if you are being sarcastic but it did happen to me in private, of course I still had to learn how to play. :D
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Re: WHERE IS THE LIGHT
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2006, 05:32:54 PM »
Quote from: BRAYLYN21 on September 19, 2006, 12:13:56 AM
MAN I HAVE BEEN PALYIN FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS AND I CANT SEEM TO GET BETTER I MEAN I CAN HOLD DOWN A SERVICE BUT AS FAR AS MOVING TO THE NEXT LEVEL I CANT AND IT SUCK SO IM BASSICALLY SELF TAUGHT AND ALL I KNOW IS WHAT I PICKED UP WHEN I WAS YOUNGER  I DONT UNDERSTAND MUSIC THEORY AT ALL SO READING BOOKS DONT HELP I TRY TO LISTEN TO OTHER BASSIST BUT I CANT SEEM TO RETAIN WHAT I HEAR SO WILL SOMEMONE PLEASE HELP ME FIND MY WAY THANX LGM
..IF YOU WANT TO GET BETTER....SET GOALS AND STICK TO THEM.....SHORT TERM GOALS....AND LONG TERM GOALS....

FOR EXAMPLE...I WANT TO LEARN HOW TO SLAP....GO FIND A RECORDING OF SOMEONE WHO SOUNDS THE WAY YOU WANT TO SOUND!

PICK THE SONG THAT YOU LIKE...AND LEARN THE SONG  ONE PHRASE AT A TIME....YOU ARE NOT TRYING TO LEARN THE SONG...JUST THE VARIOUS PHRASES....

ONCE YOU LEARN A PHRASE JUST LIKE THE THE RECORDING ...APPLY IT TO THE MUSIC YOU CURRENTLY PLAY.....AND MOVE ON THE THE NEXT PHRASE!

DONT KEEP PRACTICING THE SAME STUFF OVER AND OVER...REMEMBER TO APPLY WHAT YOU LEARNED AND MOVE ON!
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Re: WHERE IS THE LIGHT
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2006, 06:00:28 PM »
Quote from: Mysteryman on September 19, 2006, 05:10:32 PM
Im not sure if you are being sarcastic but it did happen to me in private, of course I still had to learn how to play. :D

I'm with you on that. Over here in Korea, it's God that's teaching me how to play though, because some of this stuff I'm learning isn't on the books and tapes that I have.
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Offline Willie L. Terry Jr

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Re: WHERE IS THE LIGHT
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2006, 07:00:49 PM »
B3 forgot to mention that God teaches him and Willie T cause he bites all my riffs and stuff.

Anyway to help you with some basic theory go to www.cyberfretbass.com.  You will have to study cause no one's going give you understanding.  I think the bible says something about studying 2 Tim 2:15.  Oh...but I thought that only applied to the word...no my friend...it said a "Workman need not be ashamed."  So just as the preacher studies for Sunday you have to study your craft.  This separates "bass players" from "bassist."

T.J.
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Re: WHERE IS THE LIGHT
« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2006, 09:36:12 AM »
bassguitarsecrets.com ... really good stuff.
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Re: WHERE IS THE LIGHT
« Reply #10 on: September 20, 2006, 11:03:22 AM »
Quote from: uriahsmusic on September 19, 2006, 05:32:54 PM
..IF YOU WANT TO GET BETTER....SET GOALS AND STICK TO THEM.....SHORT TERM GOALS....AND LONG TERM GOALS....

FOR EXAMPLE...I WANT TO LEARN HOW TO SLAP....GO FIND A RECORDING OF SOMEONE WHO SOUNDS THE WAY YOU WANT TO SOUND!

PICK THE SONG THAT YOU LIKE...AND LEARN THE SONG  ONE PHRASE AT A TIME....YOU ARE NOT TRYING TO LEARN THE SONG...JUST THE VARIOUS PHRASES....

ONCE YOU LEARN A PHRASE JUST LIKE THE THE RECORDING ...APPLY IT TO THE MUSIC YOU CURRENTLY PLAY.....AND MOVE ON THE THE NEXT PHRASE!

DONT KEEP PRACTICING THE SAME STUFF OVER AND OVER...REMEMBER TO APPLY WHAT YOU LEARNED AND MOVE ON!

Good advice...
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Re: WHERE IS THE LIGHT
« Reply #11 on: September 20, 2006, 01:31:05 PM »
Quote from: BRAYLYN21 on September 19, 2006, 12:13:56 AM
SO IM BASSICALLY SELF TAUGHT

This is good but not good enough. Find a teacher or get together with other bassist and see what you can pick-up from them. They will learn from you also ;). Learning by yourself won't take you far as learning with other people. I encourage you to pray and try to find someone to teach you something you don't know. God bless you bro. :)
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Re: WHERE IS THE LIGHT
« Reply #12 on: September 20, 2006, 04:11:31 PM »
Quote from: BRAYLYN21 on September 19, 2006, 12:13:56 AM
MAN I HAVE BEEN PALYIN FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS AND I CANT SEEM TO GET BETTER I MEAN I CAN HOLD DOWN A SERVICE BUT AS FAR AS MOVING TO THE NEXT LEVEL I CANT AND IT SUCK SO IM BASSICALLY SELF TAUGHT AND ALL I KNOW IS WHAT I PICKED UP WHEN I WAS YOUNGER  I DONT UNDERSTAND MUSIC THEORY AT ALL SO READING BOOKS DONT HELP I TRY TO LISTEN TO OTHER BASSIST BUT I CANT SEEM TO RETAIN WHAT I HEAR SO WILL SOMEMONE PLEASE HELP ME FIND MY WAY THANX LGM

Step 1:  Find an instructor or a practice buddy.  You will only think of the things you will think of.  I know that sounds overly simple, but we all get into ruts.  That is what you appear to be describing above.  Even Tiger Woods has a coach / instructor (talk about a high pressure job!)

Step 2:  Remove the caps lock  ;)

Peace,

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Re: WHERE IS THE LIGHT
« Reply #13 on: September 21, 2006, 09:24:11 AM »
Quote from: BRAYLYN21 on September 19, 2006, 12:13:56 AM
MAN I HAVE BEEN PALYIN FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS AND I CANT SEEM TO GET BETTER I MEAN I CAN HOLD DOWN A SERVICE BUT AS FAR AS MOVING TO THE NEXT LEVEL I CANT AND IT SUCK SO IM BASSICALLY SELF TAUGHT AND ALL I KNOW IS WHAT I PICKED UP WHEN I WAS YOUNGER  I DONT UNDERSTAND MUSIC THEORY AT ALL SO READING BOOKS DONT HELP I TRY TO LISTEN TO OTHER BASSIST BUT I CANT SEEM TO RETAIN WHAT I HEAR SO WILL SOMEMONE PLEASE HELP ME FIND MY WAY THANX LGM

Guy get a good teacher and put the time in to practice!
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