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Offline 4hisglory

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Problem with 4 String
« on: November 07, 2005, 09:13:41 AM »
Well, I found my first problem (well, not really a problem, but isse) with a four string bass.  I was trying to transcribe a bass line from a CD and the first note was Eb (I kinda cheated and found it on the piano first).

When I went to find it on my 4 string, I discovered that the actually pitch wasnt on the bass, it was deeper.  Uuggghh.....
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« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2005, 09:17:54 AM »
Oh the joy!

LOL


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Seems you need to buy yourself a 5 string.....but then you'll try to play a Bb....


Now, if you had an 8-string, you wouldn't have to worry about hitting bottom!

LOL....

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« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2005, 09:45:05 AM »
I play 4 string too and that Eb plagued me also.  I looked at it as a challenge to learn to play it with the higher octave, which is good for learning fingerings, but it just doesn't sound the same.  This too has forced me to desire that B string.
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glad...
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2005, 03:32:31 PM »
Glad to know I am not the only one with that problem.
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« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2005, 04:08:16 PM »
my problem is simular, I discovered that my deepest D is open D which is the same idea as you were just saying Eb/D# samething.

Open D is the 2nd highest string of a four string and it is my deepest  8O

I'd like a 5. we play a song called Ancient of Days in D and a 4 string does not do it justice. I'm in the market for a 5 and I think I have settled on Ibanez sr505.
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« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2005, 06:47:52 PM »
Is your bass alternatively tuned??
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« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2005, 07:16:34 PM »
nope.... explain?
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« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2005, 07:30:21 PM »
Quote from: 4hisglory
Is your bass alternatively tuned??



That is the "key" to it right their my brothers and sisters.... I have seen a 4 string bass tunes as low a Db and it sounds awesome. 8)  Its a must try if you haven't already.......Let me know what you think....... :?:


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« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2005, 07:42:00 PM »
I was going to say drop D tuning which turns the E into a D.


4hisglory. I assume you are talking about my comment the open D is the deepest D on a 4 string EADG.

The 5th fret on the A string same octave as open D, 10th fret on the E string same octave as D on the A string and open D.

I'm confident in this conclusion but if someone has a different way of me thinking about what I just said I'm all ears..........
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Ohhh...
« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2005, 08:32:27 PM »
Oohhh....duuhh...I see now. :D
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« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2005, 08:41:22 PM »
I changed my mind I want a peavey millinium 5. with 35 in scale, hip shot bridge, active eq and p/u and much cheaper...... then the ibanez sr505
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« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2005, 09:09:31 PM »
Quote from: JayZee


That is the "key" to it right their my brothers and sisters.... I have seen a 4 string bass tunes as low a Db and it sounds awesome. 8)  Its a must try if you haven't already.......Let me know what you think....... :?:



hmmmm interesting  :idea:
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« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2005, 09:17:11 PM »
Why don't you try tuning your bass down a 1/2 step.  Guitar players do this all the time.  then Eb would be right there.
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« Reply #13 on: November 07, 2005, 09:34:09 PM »
I am a purest. :)    For some reason, I just believe in 4 strings regularly tuned (this may change one day).  I dont care for 8 string bass guitars either. :D
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« Reply #14 on: November 07, 2005, 09:38:05 PM »
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I am a purest. :)    For some reason, I just believe in 4 strings regularly tuned (this may change one day).  I dont care for 8 string bass guitars either. :D


See! There you go being prejudice!!!!


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« Reply #15 on: November 07, 2005, 09:43:48 PM »
I have a 5-string with a standard B.  Some songs go lower than my B.  If I know ahead of time that that song is coming I just tune down the B string temporarily.  I used to tune a guitar down 1/2, like Hendrix, SRV-ish.  After a couple of years, I decided to go back to standard tuning and learn how to handle my instrument.  And that's still ongoing.  

Tony

I'm against an 8-string also.  But I'm not going to say anything because I am liable to find myself with one.  B3, did I say that out loud?
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« Reply #16 on: November 07, 2005, 10:01:17 PM »
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...I'm against an 8-string also. But I'm not going to say anything because I am liable to find myself with one. B3, did I say that out loud?



You WILL be assimilated! Resistance is futile!


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Don't that 8-string look pretty, in that pic?!!

LOL  :lol:  :lol:
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« Reply #17 on: November 08, 2005, 07:02:47 AM »
Come on.  Look at it.  It's a monstrosity.  Who, in their right mind, would want something like that???

Alright, Yea, bring it here.  Put it right here, in my hands... :D


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« Reply #18 on: November 08, 2005, 09:35:31 AM »
4hisglory

If you define a purity as EADG then you will never find your Eb it's hidden below the nut.   :D
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« Reply #19 on: November 10, 2005, 04:03:42 AM »
I have the same problem. You guys say to tune differently so if I dont tune EADG how should I tune the 4 strings.
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