@Pasovineyard You have to have an amplifier, so in many bluegrass circles this is not well accepted. If you're not playing bluegrass, then it shouldn't matter. The main thing I've heard against these is that they don't feel right because the body is so small (narrow). I personally have never played one, so you would probably get a better opinion from several people who have. Maybe try an acoustic or bass message board??
@Pasovineyard Depends upon who you ask. I personally don't think there is any replacement for the acoustic upright bass. There are a number of other options that some people like just as well. Gold Tone makes a bass banjo, there are acoustic bass guitars, and there are also electric upright basses that are "skeletal" in design so they take up much less room. Standard bass is 3/4 size, which is what is in this video. Still very large!
Thanks for this video. Its very helpful. I recetly purchased a 1947 Kay Bass and have been struggling with the basics. My kids have ben teaching me, but this video has helped a bunch.
I'm not sure what you mean by "closing" a chord. If you are talking about playing both notes of the chord (in the case of the bass), that is not always possible due to the how quickly some chords change. If you can clarify your question, I can probably answer it better.
I just thought that for instance, while on the tonic chord in the key of 'A' plucking between the 1 & 5 (A & E) a bass player should pluck the 'A' string twice before moving to the 5 ('E') chord, so that the new 5 chord doesn't sound like the old 1 chord lingering?
Sorry for causing the confusion on your vid page it's just that i'm helping my brother learn bass fiddle and i don't want to confuse him with my 'closing the cord' theory if it's unnecessary?
We are talking about the same thing, but you explained it better. The answer is no, not always. For instance, in Hot Corn Cold Corn, the final 5 chord is one beat longer so you don't close the chord. In Skip to my Lou, everything works out just fine to do that.
This is a 3/4 size bass. That is considered standard, at least for bluegrass. I think in classical music they might use 4/4 size, but I don't know for sure.
I just purchased a 4/4 Upright Bass from Online Guitar. The Cost was $500.00 for everything. I was extremely pleased. It arrived in one piece, no damage. It was set up and I needed only to raise the bridge and tune it over several days. To me, no training, it sounds great and everybody I know likes it. The best I could find in this area was $2,000.00 or more. I am happy and I guess that is all that really matters.
Yeah, Thanks. I just bought an upright bass a year ago. I love the sound, and now it will be nice to actually have some lessons from your video. Thank you so much!!!
thanks for these videos on "BEGINNING" bass, I am the guy that you did these vids for, the one that knows NOTHING, but wants to learn. I play bass guitar SOME, but the upright is not the same. Thanks again, and PLEASE POST MORE BASS VIDEOS!
Yes, I use to play the tuba and always had the problem of transporting it. How does the skeletal bass stack up to the full size?
Pasovineyard 1 month ago
@Pasovineyard You have to have an amplifier, so in many bluegrass circles this is not well accepted. If you're not playing bluegrass, then it shouldn't matter. The main thing I've heard against these is that they don't feel right because the body is so small (narrow). I personally have never played one, so you would probably get a better opinion from several people who have. Maybe try an acoustic or bass message board??
blueiis2 3 weeks ago
Are there viable options other than hauling a full size bass around the country?
Pasovineyard 1 month ago
@Pasovineyard Depends upon who you ask. I personally don't think there is any replacement for the acoustic upright bass. There are a number of other options that some people like just as well. Gold Tone makes a bass banjo, there are acoustic bass guitars, and there are also electric upright basses that are "skeletal" in design so they take up much less room. Standard bass is 3/4 size, which is what is in this video. Still very large!
blueiis2 1 month ago
Thanks for this video. Its very helpful. I recetly purchased a 1947 Kay Bass and have been struggling with the basics. My kids have ben teaching me, but this video has helped a bunch.
XusualsuspectX 2 months ago
heheh..."pull your finger"
ve3kiu 1 year ago
Finally someone who knows how to teach instead of just showoff.....should have known it'd be a woman.
carolbelknap 1 year ago 3
@carolbelknap Too funny! I'm glad that I was helpful to you!
blueiis2 1 year ago
Very helpful. Are you aware of a chord chart available online? I poked around a little and didn't find what I was looking for. Thanks
bblaedorn 1 year ago
@bblaedorn I don't know of one, but I haven't actually looked. Hey...maybe this is something I can do eventually.
blueiis2 1 year ago
Your very good to upload these educational videos but aen't you supposed to 'close' a chord befoe moving onto the following cord?
AEngleSaex 2 years ago
I'm not sure what you mean by "closing" a chord. If you are talking about playing both notes of the chord (in the case of the bass), that is not always possible due to the how quickly some chords change. If you can clarify your question, I can probably answer it better.
blueiis2 2 years ago
I should've been more detailed.
I just thought that for instance, while on the tonic chord in the key of 'A' plucking between the 1 & 5 (A & E) a bass player should pluck the 'A' string twice before moving to the 5 ('E') chord, so that the new 5 chord doesn't sound like the old 1 chord lingering?
Sorry for causing the confusion on your vid page it's just that i'm helping my brother learn bass fiddle and i don't want to confuse him with my 'closing the cord' theory if it's unnecessary?
Thanks
AEngleSaex 2 years ago
We are talking about the same thing, but you explained it better. The answer is no, not always. For instance, in Hot Corn Cold Corn, the final 5 chord is one beat longer so you don't close the chord. In Skip to my Lou, everything works out just fine to do that.
blueiis2 2 years ago
Question: Is the bass in this vid a 3/4 or a 4/4? I'm new to Uprights.
greeneyedsteamengine 2 years ago
This is a 3/4 size bass. That is considered standard, at least for bluegrass. I think in classical music they might use 4/4 size, but I don't know for sure.
blueiis2 2 years ago
Gotcha, thank you for the reply.
greeneyedsteamengine 2 years ago
I just purchased a 4/4 Upright Bass from Online Guitar. The Cost was $500.00 for everything. I was extremely pleased. It arrived in one piece, no damage. It was set up and I needed only to raise the bridge and tune it over several days. To me, no training, it sounds great and everybody I know likes it. The best I could find in this area was $2,000.00 or more. I am happy and I guess that is all that really matters.
camoon42 2 years ago
I want an upright bass so bad!!! does anyone know of a reasonably priced one that sounds good?
girlswithguitars859 2 years ago
Yeah, Thanks. I just bought an upright bass a year ago. I love the sound, and now it will be nice to actually have some lessons from your video. Thank you so much!!!
rrrarf 2 years ago
thanks for these videos on "BEGINNING" bass, I am the guy that you did these vids for, the one that knows NOTHING, but wants to learn. I play bass guitar SOME, but the upright is not the same. Thanks again, and PLEASE POST MORE BASS VIDEOS!
GRASSROOTSGOSPEL 2 years ago
nice tone
RavenRP 2 years ago