Bass Messages by Matthew Brown

81. Re: My bass teachers
    
    Matthew Brown (9286)
    ActiveBass Forum · 12 Hits · 3/23/2008 10:39 AM
    YOu should have a look at talkbass.com and some of the links from that site. Also, youtube has some good video lessons that will give you some idea of how to develop good hand position, etc.
82. Yamaha BB1600, BX4, basses and GK 800RB head
    
    Matthew Brown (9286)
    For Sale/WTB Forum · 312 Hits · 3/11/2008 6:02 PM
    I've got two basses for sale, a fretless white yamaha J-style bass from the 80's, and a semi-hollow Yamaha BX4. I'm also selling a GK 800RB head. Contact me for pics and more information.
83. Re: Passed my audition
    
    Matthew Brown (9286)
    Open Forum · 12 Hits · 3/5/2008 10:16 PM
    I'm glad you liked the video. I honestly am glad to be taking a year off from teaching. I'm not too worried about home stuff; my kids are pretty much grown up. We'll see how we get on without each other!
84. Re: Passed my audition
    
    Matthew Brown (9286)
    Open Forum · 13 Hits · 3/4/2008 7:36 PM
    I'll be working in the orchestra, doing a lot of sightreading. I expect to do this for at least a year, provided they don't throw me off the ship!
85. Passed my audition
    
    Matthew Brown (9286)
    Open Forum · 48 Hits · 3/4/2008 5:12 PM
    I auditioned for a cruise ship agent -- a harrowing and humbling affair -- but apparently managed to do well enough to be able to expect I'll be working for a cruise line this summer. Have lots of stuff for sale on craigslist that I won't need!
86. Radio Video
    
    Matthew Brown (9286)
    Open Forum · 26 Hits · 2/24/2008 4:37 PM
    My jazz duo with guitarist Rich Falco played live on www.wicn.org, our local jazz station and NPR affiliate. Joe Zupan, one of the DJ's (and a good drummer!) was kind enough to video our performance. He posted it to the radio station's site, but...(more)
87. Re: Discrimination at AB raises its ugly head.....
    
    Matthew Brown (9286)
    Open Forum · 21 Hits · 2/24/2008 4:33 PM
    You can also scan pages into a photo program, which will allow you to switch the image around any way you'd like, then print it out.
88. Re: This goes along with Mike's post about the MP3..
    
    Matthew Brown (9286)
    Miscellaneous Forum · 17 Hits · 2/19/2008 6:25 PM
    Jeez, if he were gay, they'd throw him out!
89. Re: troubles with pauses
    
    Matthew Brown (9286)
    Instructional Forum · 18 Hits · 2/15/2008 4:09 PM
    I don't know that slowing down the tune will help much. You're obviously motivated to learn the tune; maybe attacking the piece head on his keeping you from working on your rhythmic feel. Please have a look at "Improving Your Time and Feel" -- t...(more)
90. Re: Suggested Pieces for Audition
    
    Matthew Brown (9286)
    Instructional Forum · 66 Hits · 2/12/2008 9:38 PM
    You might want to check out WPI in Worcester -- you can do engineering and be in an excellent music program. See www.wpi.edu As for the audition, pick a standard and get VERY comfortable with it. Work out what you want to do and work it to deat...(more)
91. I'm going on the radio...
    
    Matthew Brown (9286)
    Open Forum · 37 Hits · 2/12/2008 9:32 PM
    performing live on WICN, 90.5 FM, www.wicn.org at 1:00 pm tomorrow eastern standard time. Jazz standards on Jazz New England with my duo, Ten String Swing, and guitarist Rich Falco.
92. Re: Practicing scales
    
    Matthew Brown (9286)
    Instructional Forum · 13 Hits · 2/8/2008 4:33 PM
    Set the metronome to click very fast, and then play scales each third or fourth click. As you get better at the scale you're working on, try every two clicks.
93. Re: Proper Fingering Techinque for Same Fret, Different Strings
    
    Matthew Brown (9286)
    Instructional Forum · 17 Hits · 2/3/2008 11:39 AM
    I can barre across all four strings of my bass guitar. I NEVER use different fingers for fingering across strings on the same fret, unless there is some other compelling technical reason to do so (like leaving a string open between two fretted s...(more)
94. Re: The answer to "if you can play guitar, you can play bass"
    
    Matthew Brown (9286)
    Open Forum · 19 Hits · 1/25/2008 5:08 PM
    The sad part isn't the guitarists PLAYING the bass, but those who aren't really bassists, even part-time, who pretend they can TEACH the bass. IMHO, the two instruments require almost entirely different technique, and since I play guitar as well...(more)
95. Re: Its AUSTRALIA DAY!!!!!!
    
    Matthew Brown (9286)
    Open Forum · 15 Hits · 1/25/2008 5:02 PM
    "Vienna Waits for You"?
96. Re: The ethics of playing for free
    
    Matthew Brown (9286)
    Open Forum · 17 Hits · 1/21/2008 9:59 AM
    If you don't mind playing for free, but you have problems with the idea of doing what amounts to a benefit for a club owner, I suggest that you play for local arts organizations and non-profits to hone your performance skills. It's a better gaug...(more)
97. Re: The ethics of playing for free
    
    Matthew Brown (9286)
    Open Forum · 19 Hits · 1/19/2008 12:56 PM
    There was an interesting chapter on a similar phenomenon in a book called "Freakonomics," which I recommend. Most drug dealers would make more money flipping burgers, but are in the illegal drug business in hopes of "making it big" -- just as as...(more)
98. Re: Acoustic Bass
    
    Matthew Brown (9286)
    Equipment Forum · 14 Hits · 1/18/2008 5:20 PM
    Usually the best unplugged sound is simply the loudest, because ABG's just arent' very loud! Taylor makes an excellent ABG that really works acoustically as a "parlor" guitar. The Godin just sounds great plugged in and can be practiced unplugged...(more)
99. Re: What is this musical symbol?
    
    Matthew Brown (9286)
    Instructional Forum · 11 Hits · 1/13/2008 3:54 PM
    If it's a full bar of slashes, it likely means to repeat the entire last bar, playing "time" using the chord symbol.
100. Re: Descending the strings
     
     Matthew Brown (9286)
     Instructional Forum · 44 Hits · 1/13/2008 10:04 AM
     Please see "Raking for Speed" which there is a link to from my homepage.