Topic: breaking the rules
Posted by nico at 20/08/10 09:09:16
I love your technique of moving your left hand as a block, I think this gives much expression to the phrases, I'm trying to imitate it in part but I play it in fusion, experimental and all these stuff ...
What do you think about not respecting the traditional rules? (like positions, bow, etc..), and I'll appreciate a lot an advice from you to us who came from playing electric bass and want to venture into the d-bass without starting all over again...
A big hug Maestro!
PS: sorry for my english...
Responses
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harmon - 16/10/11 16:46:36
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Yes, break the rules. I have broken with most of the traditional rules and for left hand technique I believe that electric bassists are ahead of the game. I do not understand the logic of most of the traditional rules and am amazed that classical bassists still adhere to antiquated concepts of playing. In my humble opinion, the traditional approach has impeded the progress of playing and has kept the standard low.
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johnlink - 03/12/12 15:46:00
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Gary, would you elaborate on what traditional rules you believe restrict bass players, and the ways in which electric players are ahead of the game?
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