A little clip of of me playing in service

[Mrbassics]

I thought I would share, its not the best, Im still learning so dont be too harsh. I would like your feedback though, let me know what you think. Thanks and enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBQ_SJduSMA

[play4zero]

You were creating music and not doing a bad job of it.  I thought you were interesting to listen to and consistent.  I didn't hear a lot of support for you to wok with, but that could be he mix.

[Mrbassics]

You were creating music and not doing a bad job of it.  I thought you were interesting to listen to and consistent.  I didn't hear a lot of support for you to wok with, but that could be he mix.

Your absolutely right, the keyboard player is not the primary. And the drummer isnt either. But thats why I was kinda doing my own thing because there playing is not really consistant. But thanks I appreciate the comments!

[MoeBass6]

I really enjoyed your clip real nice.

[DWBass]

I thought it was good! I also agree with other comments re: your band mates! One observation though.....I noticed you playing with mainly 'one' finger! I can't say that's a bad thing as the bass legend, James Jamerson, himself played with one finger dubbed 'the hook'! It's clear you are an intermidiate player and I suggest working that second finger into your playing! It will benefit your playing.

[mike234]

nice work soloing and still holding down a solid foundation !

How is that ibanez treating you ? ive been thinking about a btb 5 string but ill probbly end up saving for something a little more expensive.

Something that i might pickup during my visit to pennsylvania next month (where the ken smith bass factory is located  ) Ive been looking at the 6 string mw's for a while and finally got a chance to play one the other day and THEY ARE WORTH THE MONEY at least to me anyways 

[rebuked]

PLaying with one finger isnt good, especially in a Pentecost/Apostolic church.  Belive me, I know, i was the same way.  When they start doing those fast songs and driving on them, my hand would cramp up so fast.  One time my hand cramped up withing a matter of 6 seconds and i  was done.  I had to start practing very slow to build the coordination between my fingers.  I still havent perfected it or even reached it, but i know that 2 are definately better than 1.  That is scripture.

[Mrbassics]

nice work soloing and still holding down a solid foundation !

How is that ibanez treating you ? ive been thinking about a btb 5 string but ill probbly end up saving for something a little more expensive.

Something that i might pickup during my visit to pennsylvania next month (where the ken smith bass factory is located  ) Ive been looking at the 6 string mw's for a while and finally got a chance to play one the other day and THEY ARE WORTH THE MONEY at least to me anyways 

Playing with 1 finger is definantly one of the things I try to work on. My middle finger just dont wont to work with me though.

I Love the Ibanez, it has great tone and a pretty good range of sound. The action on the neck is good, the body is constructed great. For me it was perfect, I bought it at the Guitar center for $850 used. They had right beside it a brand new one for $1199. It was a no brainer. Plus, the day I went to buy it, they guy who sold it to Guitar center was there buying a new bass, so I know it was the lord confirming my buy!

[musiqisme26]

im posting this in love and also as an up and coming bass player myself.


i think your doing good and yes work that middle finger in on your righthand and work on all 5 fingers on your lefthand

but i watched both clips u have on the tube and 1 comment i would like to make is please play the bass as a bass and not a lead guitar. during the church service you and your keys player was playing against each other so even if you decided to play the melody he shouldnt at the same time. but i wouldve loved to hear you play more on the bass side

[Dani_D]

im posting this in love and also as an up and coming bass player myself.


i think your doing good and yes work that middle finger in on your righthand and work on all 5 fingers on your lefthand

but i watched both clips u have on the tube and 1 comment i would like to make is please play the bass as a bass and not a lead guitar. during the church service you and your keys player was playing against each other so even if you decided to play the melody he shouldnt at the same time. but i wouldve loved to hear you play more on the bass side

I agree...I am not even close to your level as I am just starting. I also like your playing but I do not think it was in sync with the other instruments. I happen to lead working this week and we used the same song for out player call. Doing the player to keys player and I (I was on guitar) just played the chords to the chorus. We both felt that it added a nice feeling to the Worship service.

Now that said...could you break it down tell us newbies what rifs you were playing.

Blessings,

[Cherri]

Nice. Man, you seem to be fluent up and down the neck, plus plus. The middle finger strives to build up the muscles dexterity with finger exercises. We all are still learning, it never stops…

[b-champ]

nice work soloing and still holding down a solid foundation !

How is that ibanez treating you ? ive been thinking about a btb 5 string but ill probbly end up saving for something a little more expensive.

Something that i might pickup during my visit to pennsylvania next month (where the ken smith bass factory is located  ) Ive been looking at the 6 string mw's for a while and finally got a chance to play one the other day and THEY ARE WORTH THE MONEY at least to me anyways 

Yeah I own a btb also so how do you set the pick-ups on yours?

[Mysteryman]

im posting this in love and also as an up and coming bass player myself.


i think your doing good and yes work that middle finger in on your righthand and work on all 5 fingers on your lefthand

but i watched both clips u have on the tube and 1 comment i would like to make is please play the bass as a bass and not a lead guitar. during the church service you and your keys player was playing against each other so even if you decided to play the melody he shouldnt at the same time. but i wouldve loved to hear you play more on the bass side

I see Sam J in your avatar. Im guessing that's Sam Jenkins that used to play at Brooklyn Baptist here in Columbia, SC.

[musiqisme26]

I see Sam J in your avatar. Im guessing that's Sam Jenkins that used to play at Brooklyn Baptist here in Columbia, SC.

i dont think its the same person this is some one in Jacksonville, FL he plays at potter's house and to me he is more than just a bass player he's actual musician

[Mrbassics]

im posting this in love and also as an up and coming bass player myself.


i think your doing good and yes work that middle finger in on your righthand and work on all 5 fingers on your lefthand

but i watched both clips u have on the tube and 1 comment i would like to make is please play the bass as a bass and not a lead guitar. during the church service you and your keys player was playing against each other so even if you decided to play the melody he shouldnt at the same time. but i wouldve loved to hear you play more on the bass side

I hear exactly what your saying, and I actually ment to prefface the post by saying that I dont normally "lead" like that unless we have decided to go that route. Unfortunately because of the skill of the board playing (not to mention drummer) I find myself leading a lot and playing the keyboard players part, only because most of the time he is not doing his job so I pick it up. He was supposed to fall back while I was doing my little riff but of course he didnt. This is in no way an excuse, I should have just ran the line but sometime's your just out-rigth "feelin it" so I ran with it.

As far as tunning, I turn my Highs practically all the way up, my pickup know I turn 3/4ths to highs, or whatever the setting is, adjust my mids to midway and my lows to about 3/4ths as well. For me its a pretty nice balance, of course you have to do a little adjusting on your pre-amp as well

Another great tip, that I dont think i have ever really seen posted up is the variable of sound you get depending on the position of your plucking/strumming finger. If you pluck/strum closer to the end of the sting, you will get a much crisper, richer sound. And conversly, if closer toward the head you pluck/strum the deep and growlier your sound will be, try it out. It would be great if someone posted the differnces to show everyone.

[Godsbassman]

I thought I would share, its not the best, Im still learning so dont be too harsh. I would like your feedback though, let me know what you think. Thanks and enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBQ_SJduSMA

I'm going to say this hoping it will help you or someone.

1.It's all about GOD and Giving Praise to GOD

2.We as musicians have to be careful what and how we play doing WORSHIP SERVICE.
Because we can ruin our Pastors Message,break the Sprit.

3.Doing prayer time, the music should not be anything that trys to show off our skills.

4.Show off yoru skills if you must doing offering times before service or after.

5.Trying to jam the other musicians by trying to out play them is a NO NO.With Loud VOLUME,by doing this you can do harm to
 your singers voices.

6.Last you had some nice finger work,but how did what you were playing go alone with the TIME and what The
PIANO was playing?

7.Why was there a camara aim at you doing worship service? Do you think that was right?

Something to think on the Church and Worship service is not a play  for Entertainers
It's a time to Worship and Put GOD out front and not US.

GOD BLESS

[Mrbassics]

Without completly sounding like Im lashing out, I would first like to say, if your going to give advice, give advice. Dont take subliminal shots and then pretend as if its supposed to be encouraging or uplifting.

First, if you happen  to be in the service you would see that:
1. The sound was not loud ( because the camera was setup directly in front of the bass amp and STILL you can hear the speaker halfway across the room, just fine).
2. We/I was not showing off my skill (or lack thereof).
3. The camera was not distracting because it was not in sight at all. (Not to mention its a mini DV and barely any bigger than your palm)

With all that being said. I posted the clip for a critique of my PLAYING, not for self righteous people to try and give their opinion on how I should conduct myself as a musician during a church service. If you have any comments other than the ones Im soliciting - save it! Thanks for listening!

[Godsbassman]

Without completly sounding like Im lashing out, I would first like to say, if your going to give advice, give advice. Dont take subliminal shots and then pretend as if its supposed to be encouraging or uplifting.

First, if you happen  to be in the service you would see that:
1. The sound was not loud ( because the camera was setup directly in front of the bass amp and STILL you can hear the speaker halfway across the room, just fine).
2. We/I was not showing off my skill (or lack thereof).
3. The camera was not distracting because it was not in sight at all. (Not to mention its a mini DV and barely any bigger than your palm)

With all that being said. I posted the clip for a critique of my PLAYING, not for self righteous people to try and give their opinion on how I should conduct myself as a musician during a church service. If you have any comments other than the ones Im soliciting - save it! Thanks for listening!

I'm going to say this,I gave advise beyond what I saw in your Footage. Code of Conduct every musicain should follow when play doing Worship service.
 I'm not going to sugar coat anything to you,because that would be a LIE.
This Footage show me that you have separated yourself from the service with the Camara and your Solo  bass playing.

I said you got some nice moves and play well but just the wrong thing at the wrong time.

If you do not want honest Opinions to aid to try to help do not ask or post clips.
If my advise make you mad you should Pray and ask the Lord to remove you from out front and guide you,because it's all about GOD

[Mrbassics]

Your comments have been dually noted, your entitled to your opinion, just make sure you realize thats all it is - your opinion. Im not at all upset, Im encouraged..... God Bless everyone, I really hope these last few post has not brought anyone's spirits down, if so I would like to personally apologize, sincerly. Please keep every musician in your prayers, not just in word, but in deed.

[MikeGee]

Your comments have been dually noted, your entitled to your opinion, just make sure you realize thats all it is - your opinion. Im not at all upset, Im encouraged..... God Bless everyone, I really hope these last few post has not brought anyone's spirits down, if so I would like to personally apologize, sincerly. Please keep every musician in your prayers, not just in word, but in deed.

I'm just glad you do what you do on an IBANEZ!!