Bass Messages by Dale Johnson

1. Re: My Bass Teacher
   
   Dale Johnson (797)
   Instructional Forum · 64 Hits · 12/10/2009 2:22 PM
   Very good Reply. I'am very serious student of the bass. I'm very patient as I dont want to learn part this part that. I wont be satisfied as a bassist having limited knowledge. Now I into learning chord tones and working on scales that can creat...(more)
2. Re: My Bass Teacher
   
   Dale Johnson (797)
   Instructional Forum · 16 Hits · 8/17/2009 2:30 PM
   slap pop...although I never feel I'll ever get good at it. But then again I like a challenge. I guess what I want to learn or get an idea of doing is creating runs. I dont think Ive played around enough on the fretboard to just do it without muc...(more)
3. My Bass Teacher
   
   Dale Johnson (797)
   Instructional Forum · 219 Hits · 8/12/2009 7:46 PM
   Hey folks I need a little help. Ive been playing for about 6 years on and off and developed enough to play by ear and into a band last year. My skill is about at an mid intermediate level. My teacher who I play with at Church is a great musician...(more)
4. Re: Summer music festivals
   
   Dale Johnson (797)
   Open Forum · 9 Hits · 7/1/2009 1:08 PM
   Not too far from DC they had the Hampton Jazz Festival KENNY "BABYFACE" EDMONDS,GEORGE BENSON,LEDISI,JAZZ ATTACK featuring JONATHAN BUTLER,RICHARD ELLIOT and RICK BRAUN. The Ojay's Patti Labelle, and more....DC music scence is pretty hot as well...(more)
5. Re: Michael Jackson is DEAD!
   
   Dale Johnson (797)
   Miscellaneous Forum · 13 Hits · 6/26/2009 11:44 AM
   They had some Motown in them back then.
6. Re: Cragslist funny - Free Concerts at Guitar Center
   
   Dale Johnson (797)
   Miscellaneous Forum · 14 Hits · 6/25/2009 1:31 PM
   Chuck Levins Guitar Center....Maryland.
7. Re: A true but embarassing tale!
   
   Dale Johnson (797)
   Miscellaneous Forum · 15 Hits · 6/25/2009 1:25 PM
   Ah....but im sure that the great bass player made them drums sound good too.
8. Re: Height of Strings
   
   Dale Johnson (797)
   Equipment Forum · 16 Hits · 6/24/2009 3:09 PM
   Good Stuff Adam...sounds like a need some kind of tool to raise the truss rod.
9. Re: Height of Strings
   
   Dale Johnson (797)
   Equipment Forum · 21 Hits · 6/24/2009 1:01 PM
   OK I guess I could use all of that type of knowledge. I just play not much on repairs so its pretty important. Thanks.
10. Height of Strings
    
    Dale Johnson (797)
    Equipment Forum · 73 Hits · 6/24/2009 12:33 PM
    How do you lower the height of the strings. I get alot of fret buzz from having strings so high at least thats what I think is causing the problem. Can I lower the strings without going to some dude to charge me?
11. Re: It's Hot And You Have An Outdoor Gig . . .
    
    Dale Johnson (797)
    Miscellaneous Forum · 21 Hits · 6/24/2009 11:39 AM
    I try to keep a towel handy so that my equipment doesnt get direct sunlight for long periods of time. If there is a gig where I have to leave my rig on stage I will usually drap a towel over it to block the sunbeam. Other than that....play naked...(more)
12. Re: the next level
    
    Dale Johnson (797)
    Theory Forum · 49 Hits · 6/24/2009 11:36 AM
    Let me know when you find out.
13. Re: traded a jazz for a 5 stringer
    
    Dale Johnson (797)
    Equipment Forum · 41 Hits · 6/24/2009 11:33 AM
    Yes indeed the 5 string bass...nothing like the low B baby
14. Re: beginner
    
    Dale Johnson (797)
    Instructional Forum · 10 Hits · 6/24/2009 11:32 AM
    I think that not playing with any musicians held my learning curve a bit. You have everything on this site to help set you up with knowing how to USE the bass. Now playing with others will help you LEARN the bass much quicker. You will be amazed...(more)
15. Re: transitioning from 6 to 4 strings
    
    Dale Johnson (797)
    Instructional Forum · 10 Hits · 6/19/2009 10:51 AM
    I would also try out some of Londons Incognito...they always have good bass that stretch it on out.
16. Re: transitioning from 6 to 4 strings
    
    Dale Johnson (797)
    Instructional Forum · 25 Hits · 6/19/2009 10:37 AM
    Just love it when Guitarist turn to bass. Welcome to the Low End where bass is turned up!...
17. Re: Bass Scales
    
    Dale Johnson (797)
    Instructional Forum · 17 Hits · 6/17/2009 9:35 AM
    I have to start playing arpeggios although Im sure Im doing it but not knowing it when I play. But thanks for that for sure its something thats gotta get into my head.
18. Re: A few questions to help better my bass playing
    
    Dale Johnson (797)
    Instructional Forum · 72 Hits · 6/16/2009 3:39 PM
    1) You must work on muting the strings. Its very important to how warm your sound gets. Other noises will most deff effect what others hear from your play. 2) I push my thumb into the back of the neck and that kind of forces my fingers to flatte...(more)
19. Re: Bass Scales
    
    Dale Johnson (797)
    Instructional Forum · 15 Hits · 6/16/2009 3:31 PM
    Thanks alot...I use the Major/Minor Pentatonic scales...now I just tried the Dorian and I like the feel of that scale.
20. Re: Bass Scales
    
    Dale Johnson (797)
    Instructional Forum · 24 Hits · 6/15/2009 4:16 PM
    Cause I really dont know LOL