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  1. Weekly Mini Video Lessons

    Hi guys, here's a look at the funky bass playing on the track "Runaway" by UK acid-jazz group Jamiroquai: http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=390 ...

    Started by hestan, 05-24-2010 03:18 AM
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    08-24-2010 02:24 PM Go to last post
  2. Incognito - (16th note funk TAB & Vid)

    Hi guys, Here's another style file. http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=275 It's a great 16th note funk groove from Incognito's track 'talkin...

    Started by hestan, 04-30-2010 09:26 AM
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    05-15-2010 06:20 AM Go to last post
  3. Left hand fingering

    Hi, I have no problems fingering up and down multi-octave scales. My fingering problem is this: how do you finger when moving from one string to...

    Started by blindbl, 05-14-2010 02:20 PM
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  4. James Jamerson - Vid, Tab & score

    Hi guys, Here's a look at my fav 16 bars from Marvin Gaye's 1971 "what's happening brother"... - it's not in the 'standing in the shadows of...

    Started by hestan, 04-27-2010 04:19 PM
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    04-27-2010 04:19 PM Go to last post
  5. Rapid detuning - Michael Manring

    (I'm just reposting something I posted on my own message, thought I'd give it a go here where it might actually get some discussion :P) I was just...

    Started by Ankhanu, 04-27-2010 08:59 AM
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    04-27-2010 09:16 AM Go to last post
  6. Playing with a pick

    It must be the guitar player in me but I use a pick when I play bass. A few people have told me its wrong to use a pick..even a guy who I wanted to...

    Started by TheLowDownOne, 04-30-2005 06:25 AM
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    04-24-2010 07:51 PM Go to last post
  7. Jay-Z "Girls, Girls, Girls" bass & TAB

    Hi guys, Jackson S. requested this one, so here's my latest style file, 'Girls, Girls, Girls' by Jay-Z: http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=241 ...

    Started by hestan, 04-17-2010 03:36 PM
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  8. Jamiroquai - Paul Turner Style File

    Hey guys, Here's my latest style file, requested by quite a few people that tuned in to the previous ones. Paul Turner's funky bass playing on the...

    Started by hestan, 04-10-2010 06:43 PM
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  9. Bakithi Khumalo - Mini Style File

    Hi guys, Here's the second in my mini style file series I'm doing - Bakithi Khumalo with Paul Simon. It's a bit of a boot strap affair - did this...

    Started by hestan, 04-05-2010 06:32 AM
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    04-08-2010 03:51 AM Go to last post
  10. ghost notes

    im a new bass player and i dont understand what a ghost note is or how to do it im hoping someone can explain this for me i would really appreciate it

    Started by darrell, 03-16-2010 09:45 PM
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    04-01-2010 07:06 PM Go to last post
  11. Pino Palladino - Mini Style File Lesson

    Hey guys, Check out this short video lesson i've done based on Pino Palladino's grooving and a couple of his trademark fills with D'Angelo. ...

    Started by hestan, 03-29-2010 06:59 AM
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  12. Rebuilding technique

    For someone returning to the bass after more than ten years, can anyone recommend a good practice routine that will not be too hard on my poor old...

    Started by Mal, 03-14-2010 10:06 PM
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    03-15-2010 05:08 PM Go to last post
  13. who's your favorite bass player and why?

    my favorite bass player is Flea from the red hot chili peppers, he's awesome and he uses alot of effects..awesome slapping techniques..

    Started by Fleawannabe11111111111111, 05-11-2003 11:23 AM
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  14. Beginner bassist learning metal

    hey im new to this forum. Anyway, im a beginner bassist and the only book I have is Bunny Brunell's Guide to Xtreme bass. I can't take lessons at...

    Started by Metalheadwithoutacause, 07-15-2008 12:01 PM
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    03-14-2010 10:13 PM Go to last post
  15. I found the slap

    I am a 6 trsinger and started playing bass....I love it but I never knew what the slap was. but I found it and it is cooool

    Started by palmtrees228, 02-05-2010 10:20 PM
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    02-06-2010 06:08 AM Go to last post
  16. some trick for a 6 days bass owner?

    Like you can read in the title, Im a total newb. I'm looking for some help, tip, advice, everything is accept, to learn the fastest as possible to...

    Started by the_corpsegrinder, 01-16-2010 05:03 PM
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    01-23-2010 08:01 AM Go to last post
  17. Hand positions for scales/chords

    Hello, I've been playing for years on and off and I want to get deeper into theory. My question is for advanced players. I was wondering if there is...

    Started by Wbattle, 03-23-2009 12:22 PM
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    01-21-2010 05:56 PM Go to last post
  18. Charts

    Ok so im good at reading tabs but im WAY better at charts but carnt find any on the net for green day or any of my fave punk rock bands so if anyone...

    Started by IloveMikeDirnt, 01-18-2010 03:17 PM
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    01-18-2010 03:17 PM Go to last post
  19. Right hand accuracy - or the eyes have it

    :twisted: Can anyone give any info on how to teach your right hand accuracy (on the right notes) so I do not have to look at the neck so much? :idea:

    Started by bobojones, 12-29-2008 12:20 AM
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    01-01-2010 09:51 PM Go to last post
  20. Bass Guitar Care

    What are the opinions in here about what, if anything, to use on the base, neck and fretboard for maintenance. Such as oils or polish. I've heard...

    Started by jackthejesusfreak, 03-26-2009 09:15 AM
    • Replies: 5
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    12-20-2009 09:27 PM Go to last post

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