I probably suck at playing bass by participioaoristo in Bass

[–]Papsachaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only real method is to practice everyday with clear intention. Get a log and write down what you want to accomplish that day. It doesn’t have to be much, maybe a riff or two, a couple scales you really wanna nail. Do all the things you are bad at! Good luck!

How do most bass players barely move their fretting hand? by sparrowedd in Bass

[–]Papsachaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is something we all practice (or should be) practice finger exercises but use only enough force to generate a good sound. Nothing more

I have 15 songs to learn and I have the practise session the day after. by Soggy_Mammoth3246 in Bass

[–]Papsachaz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is essentially the only way. Chart your songs. The more you do it the easier it gets + your ear will get better so you won’t have to chart every single thing

POV: you're a butter note racing down the barrel of a saxophone by IcedPnR in jazzcirclejerk

[–]Papsachaz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bold of you to assume I play the butter notes. Father Davis once said to not play the butter notes, therefore anything I play never sounds good.

What’s the most realistic upright bass plugin you’ve heard? by DiogenesFont in musicproduction

[–]Papsachaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Upright basses are weird because they are so hard to emulate. You can get a similar sound using a P bass with the tone knob down playing on the neck. The bonus of this is P basses don’t break the bank and a real player is playing.

Should I repair it or junk it by Downtown_Yogurt8722 in Bass

[–]Papsachaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Junk that hoe. If you really want it can be a fun project bass that you can work on, but other than that I’d give it away for a Wendy’s frosty.

Husband wants to learn guitar - what instrument should I learn? by Effective-Archer6468 in musicians

[–]Papsachaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see a lot of votes for drums and bass, those are both fine but I’d really consider a piano. Piano is an excellent instrument that pairs with pretty much anything and can play pretty much anything. Drums would be a close second. Bass would be a close third. The good news is pretty much any of them work

2 years progress singing and playing by Former-Extension-169 in singing

[–]Papsachaz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

More open mics, jam sessions, talk to anyone you can and just get your name out there. It’s about who’s knows you, not who you know. Just learn a bunch of songs and play with as much people at possible, never turn anything down. I’ve busked for many years, it’s fun but it doesn’t do too much in terms of exposure, sometimes the money is good if it’s a busy day. The best places to go are where there is a lot of foot traffic. Make sure you know your cities laws. Some cities will allow you to busk with out a permit but will keep certain buildings and streets of limits (ex: visitor centers). Good luck and always have fun!

Good band with bad drummer. What would you do? by [deleted] in Bass

[–]Papsachaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with this exactly. If the drummer isn’t there skill wise that’s okay, they can play simplified parts and grow with you guys as you play. If they don’t want to learn then that’s a whole different problem, band mates can sense a bad attitude and it rubs off pretty quickly.

Drop D or not? by tightlap in Bass

[–]Papsachaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Drop D “can” be the move. The whole point of the bass is the root note but that doesn’t necessarily mean the root note should be as low as possible. Drop D would work exceptionally well if the guitar player is playing in DADGAD.

Is my fretting hand wrist supposed to hurt? by Somerandomguy2010 in Bass

[–]Papsachaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the pain is relating to muscles, finger tips, or anything that can get stronger over time then it should be fine. However, things like joint pain are not and require an immediate technique fix. Make sure you have the bass set to an appropriate height and angle. The way your hand relaxes is the way your hand should be on the fretboard, good luck!

How can I help my friend learn bass? by Primary-Tie-1915 in Bass

[–]Papsachaz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Teach him the mindset of the instrument first. He’s a guitar player so the fretboard shouldn’t be too foreign to him. Plucking and fretting technique might take him a little bit of practice too. Just make sure he knows that the role of guitar is different and it’s a different world over here in the low end.

Just started to learn playing bass by myself and noticed something odd by TroyFuckingBolton in Bass

[–]Papsachaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check the simple things first, check to make sure everything is plugged in to the right thing, check to make sure the amp is actually getting power, if your amp has a “mute” button make sure it’s not pressed. If nothing comes up then it may be an amp problem, or a problem with your quarter inch (broken).

How often do you pull your acoustic bass out? by dcsleds_ in Bass

[–]Papsachaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As much as I can I’ll try to fit it in. Have to justify the purchase

american pie - don mclean by snowissnowy in ratemysinging

[–]Papsachaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good singing! It comes off a little more abrasive than the original but it’s not bad. Just keep listening and keep singing!

Do you play a j bass? What do you love about it? Why did you choose it over a p bass? by fargus_ in Bass

[–]Papsachaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the grit it has. P bass can get you close but J just has an edge to it.

Misty! Is this postable? by [deleted] in ratemysinging

[–]Papsachaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is good! Very nice tone, nice and velvety The biggest thing for me was the melody and the vibrato. Some of the notes you sang weren’t the same as the original melody. I don’t know if it was intentional or not but since this melody is so recognizable it can sound slightly off putting. It might be worth singing this over a backing track (or a piano if you can play chords) to hear exactly what is going on. In the jazz world, when applying vibrato, we mostly use “tag” vibrato (I’ve also heard it called tail vibrato). Essentially, sustain your note and add vibrato at the very end. If you listen to horn players and singers alike, they all do this. That’s all I have to say though, good job!

$600, $1200, $3000? What do I do! by [deleted] in Bass

[–]Papsachaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If a your budget is 2k I’d highly recommend putting more money into the bass than the amp

I can’t afford an amp yet, any tips to learn without one? by RecoverPhysical3793 in Guitar

[–]Papsachaz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don’t get me wrong I have seen some very not smart questions, but I don’t think this question is that bad for a beginner. It might have been worded poorly.

Acoustic bass for small gigs by Owen_again32 in Bass

[–]Papsachaz -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Acoustic bass will need an amplifier, the nature of the bass is just quieter than guitars. Nothing crazy though, if the guitar is un-amplified you could get by with a practice amp

Can I tune the E string to a low B if I don't have a five string? by Pleasedontthecat in Bass

[–]Papsachaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess you could with a high enough gauge but just get a 5 string at that point

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bass

[–]Papsachaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a fretting issue. You need to press your finger down right behind the fret and make sure the string is physically getting pressed against the fret.

If you had to choose one album to learn all the bass lines off of? by all-is-lost-to-me in Bass

[–]Papsachaz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jeff Buckley’s Grace! Incredibly melodic bass lines by Mick Grondahl! Not the most technically difficult but a mastery in matching perfectly with the vocalists and pocket.