Which technique

[benjso28]

If you were given a choice to master one bass technique, what would it be?

Last time I wanted to be a slap machine but I guess im drawn towards tapping now.

Victor wooten's Norwegian woods is inspiring and the sound is sweet.

How abt u?

Ben
http://learnbass.blogspot.com

 

[Guest]

in the process of trying to get slapping right

 

[killinghall]

Tapping for me. Seriously grabs more attention that plucking or slapping...haha.

Or maybe try be the next MAB on bass...?!

 

[platypus]

harmonics... just all types of em. dunno why but i just can't get them to sound as loud as jaco.

 

[kreed]

+1

Jaco's harmonics are superb..though i still love teen town!!!

 

[reyrey]

arpeggio like hell on bass...i want that...urgh

 

[Guest]

wad's harmonics?

 

[tim_1002]

i'd want to master the fretless technique. is mastering theory a technique? basically any technique to groove.

 

[wookie]

Ditto - to groove.

On top of tapping, slapping and what-not, if we don't have the groove, it won't sound like you've got it in the pocket.

 

[benjso28]

You can't hold no groove if you ain't got no pocket.

Theory is a killer for me too.

Ben

 

[bassics]

I'd master the technique of playing counter melodies over melodies. Miles davis is still the king.

 

[slutgarden]

i wanna scream on my bass , with the help of fuzzy distort that is ..

gaaah

 

[visa]

I'd master the technique of playing counter melodies over melodies. Miles davis is still the king.

AGREED

 

[benjso28]

wad's harmonics?

Hi,

Natural harmonics on 5th 7th and 12th fret. Put ur fingers lightly on the strings just above the fret and pluck (nearer to bridge pickup for better tone).
Check out jaco's 'Portrait of Tracy' or victor's 'Amazing Grace'.

Cheers,

Ben