sonofabill Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 OK, so have officially fallen into a phase where every time I am listening to almost any song I am counting 16th notes without even intending to, and listening to the placement of the drums and the bass, I hope this funkifies my playing a bit!!! Its a bad habit walking around NYC with headphones on though, gotta keep the other half of my brain focused on not getting hit by a car! haha. Hopefully this is completely "internalized" soon..... How many of you have been through this phase and how long did it last?? "We'll learn ALL from EVERYONE" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Sounds like a good thing to do. I mean, it could be worse. At least you're not running around Wal-Mart, ducking in and out of the clothes racks & humming the Mission Impossible theme... Uh...you're not doing that, are you? Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 We don't have Wal-Marts in NYC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofabill Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 hahahahhahahahahah "We'll learn ALL from EVERYONE" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Sounds like a good thing to do. I mean, it could be worse. At least you're not running around Wal-Mart, ducking in and out of the clothes racks & humming the Mission Impossible theme... You make that sound like a bad thing. Sheesh can't a guy have any fun! Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 You make that sound like a bad thing. Sheesh can't a guy have any fun! I'm thinking long-term here. Things that end with you in a straight-jacket and tranked into a drooling stupor may be fun in the short-term... Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 We don't have Wal-Marts in NYC Costco? Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Bastard Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I fave been in that phase since 1992 www.burning3.com Music Man Stingray 5 HH Peavey T-40 Hartke LH500 Ampeg SVT410HLF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 doot doot doodoo doot doot doodoo doodle-ooh...doodle-ooh..doodle-ooh...doodoot... Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johngoldsby Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 It's great to think and feel rhythms just when walking around. if you are walking in quarter-notes, you can think 16ths, triplet 8ths . . . anything. I find it helps internalize rhythm to think about also when not playing the bass. The bad news is, now that you've started, you'll probably never stop. www.goldsby.de Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I regularly play timing tricks when walking as I play the drums too. I like to count 1/3rds and 1/7ths just to work polyrhythms. Nice job. Davo "We will make you bob your head whether you want to or not". - David Sisk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Seriously, when you're part of a rhythm section being aware of timing is a good thing. So roll with it! Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Sometimes when walking around, I am singing intervals. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Malone Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 This thread brought back to my mind the Blackbirds song Walking In Rhythm. Wally I have basses to play, places to be and good music to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 We as bass players MUST be aware of timing, subdivisions of the beat, rhythms...I mean, who else is gonna do it - GUITAR PLAYERS!? Bwahahahahahahaha.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Iverson Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Some guitarists ARE aware, but unfortunately not enough! Most good drummers are aware of these things, and I've played with them, but also with some kids who played a bad backbeat to ANYTHING, even Take Five or a waltz! Seriously, I've been known to tap out rhythms listening to metronome through headphones. Or to a CD of a great book I have with all kinds of rhythms to clap to... even on the train to work or at the restaurant where I eat breakfast.. trying not to disturb other people TOO much.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofabill Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 what is the CD/Great book of rhythms you speak of Eric, that sounds good! "We'll learn ALL from EVERYONE" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Iverson Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I don't remember, but I'll dig it out this weekend for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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