URB, ERB, Fretless & More: The Bassius Video Thread !

[Bassius]

Well... here's the first installment in a short series of URB videos that i'm making. All the raw footage has been captured so STAY TUNED!!

:D:D:D

check them out here

http://www.youtube.com/densonangulo

[SpaceGhost]

You weren't naked during the taping. I want a refund.

[bassman1956]

Nice start!
Man, you can get those fingers of yours really moving!
So how big a series do you plan?

[rikshaw]

good stuff!

[Bag_End]

Awesome! This needs to be made a sticky ASAP.

[oldivor]

Originally posted by Bag_End
Awesome! This needs to be made a sticky ASAP.

*random comment about making a thread sticky*

[bigby]

Very nice Bassius! I have to admit, I've always had double bass envy. The tones...the sound...physicality of playing...ahhhhhh...one of these days. Bass in it's purest form...I love it!

:thu:

[bassman1956]

My biggest comment is this:

Ever since all of this neck and nerve shit started 12 years ago, I've been lucky when I can play upright at all, let alone with the the higher action that Bassius uses. Which is really within the common range for an upright.

Sure, it gives you the ability for much greater volume and emphasis on tone, and attack, and aids in bowing cleanly, and probably a few other things. But it also takes 2 to 3 times the strength for fingering cleanly, and I'm in retrain-the-muscles mode. I cheat, and drop my adjustable bridge as low as I can get away with for pizz., about 1/4" to 5/16" string heighth at the end of the fingerboard.

I hope some day to play as good as him in that video. :thu:

[Bassius]

Thanks guys.

I have a left hand section coming, a scale fingerings section and a pizz performance.
then...arco stuff!

[Rippin' Robin]

Two comments about being nude and sticky stuff in 5 replies... This place hasn't lost its flair!

And the videos are fantastic. Now I want an URB.

[Richy]

Three points:

1. My desire for a URB has now become a physical need.

2. You've got someone who teaches you? How good must that guy be!

3. Post more. I don't even know what "arco stuff" is, but I feel my life is empty without seeing it. (I just hope it isn't "This is how to change a string!")

[fretless]

:thu:

[funkrockfreedomfighter]

I liked the video a lot! Proper URB technique is a huge turn on for me. You could probably cut out the gear stuff out of the video if you wanted.

[Hunter6]

Originally posted by Rippin' Robin
Two comments about being nude and sticky stuff in 5 replies... This place hasn't lost its flair!

And the videos are fantastic. Now I want an URB.

And someone being turned on. ;>_>

And like everyone else said, you have created huge amounts of upright GAS, Mr. Bassius.

[theoriz]

I like the attack as well. Love your style man! Keep 'em coming!

[Markee]

All that talent and humble as can be. Your momma must be very proud of you!! "You Da Man, Dog"

[sludgebass69]

Very nice! Definitely fuels the ole' URB GAS...............;)

[Bassius]

Originally posted by Richy
Three points:

2. You've got someone who teaches you? How good must that guy be!

3. Post more. I don't even know what "arco stuff" is, but I feel my life is empty without seeing it. (I just hope it isn't "This is how to change a string!")

John Patitucci is my teacher...



Arco stuff is "playing with the bow"

:D:D:D

[syciprider]

Very cool. No wankage, just solid information.

I wish URBs didn't start at several thousands for good ones.

[Jazz Ad]

This is awesome.
Simple and straight to the point.
I'd love methods to be like that.
I will pass it around.

[Bassius]

Originally posted by Jazz Ad
This is awesome.
Simple and straight to the point.
I'd love methods to be like that.
I will pass it around.

Cool thanks Jazz!

I'll have the left hand up tonight...

(sticky?)

[Jazz Ad]

If you don't plan to sell them later on, put your videos on YouTube.
It will save your bandwidth.

[Bassius]

UPdated videos in the opening thread

ENJOY!!!

:D :thu: :D

[bassman1956]

Incredible stuff!



Now, if you ever get to a point that you want professional videos, my brother is an excellent freelance vidiographer, mostly trades/commercials/training films/etc., with a few decades experience, and was a bass player. I'm sure he'd do your efforts justice. Just a thought if you go to that level.

[bassman1956]

I have to add, you seem incredibly comfortable even in the thumb positions. And your method certainly is a mix!

I have no sweat with those positions on a bass guitar. But when I'm on upright, I feel lost somewhat. The plus is my familiarity with them on bg is helping. But, it's certainly not natural yet. And with my neck problems, I just about never pick up the URB any more. Maybe soon, now that things are taming down.

[beam]

That was damn good :cool:

[Bassius]

bump

[brake]

Really really cool vid, Denson.



Do you use any kind of IM program? I'd love to pick your brain about some ERB stuff, if you wouldnt mind, of course.

[Bassius]

Originally posted by brake
Really really cool vid, Denson.



Do you use any kind of IM program? I'd love to pick your brain about some ERB stuff, if you wouldnt mind, of course.

i use MSN...

pm me...

[bassman1956]

Glad you bumpped this up,
it deserves it!

[takeout]

Best Thread Ever.

Denson - if you feel like getting into arco, it wouldn't hurt my feelings. Also right-hand technique for double-stops/chords.

[Bassius]

Originally posted by takeout
Best Thread Ever.

Denson - if you feel like getting into arco, it wouldn't hurt my feelings. Also right-hand technique for double-stops/chords.

i will be....it's definitely coming!!

[takeout]

Originally posted by Bassius
i will be....it's definitely coming!! Sweet. Many thumbs up.

I'm a "learn by watching" guy, so this is awesome.

[bassman1956]

Originally posted by Bassius


i will be....it's definitely coming!!

Great!

[willsellout]

It's very cool, although I would use some electric bass instructioin a lot more as I don't have an upright. :(



Dan

[Bassius]

Originally posted by willsellout
It's very cool, although I would use some electric bass instructioin a lot more as I don't have an upright. :(



Dan

hey dan...

that's coming too....any requests tho?

[bassman1956]

So, can we await a series of Bassius 'how to' DVD's?

[willsellout]

Originally posted by Bassius


hey dan...

that's coming too....any requests tho?

For me, it would be techniques to practice to better my slap playing...or any advanced fingering techniques that would make someone quicker or more efficient. From watching your videos there is a lot of cool stuff that you do that you could slow down and examine. I am taking care of the sight reading and learning scales and modes on my own but any insight would also be helpful.
Also fretless playing would be good.


Dan

[Bassius]

morning and bump.


I'm gonna do some arco stuff this afternoon

[fretless]

Originally posted by Bassius
morning and bump.


I'm gonna do some arco stuff this afternoon

Cool . hey but don't you have some quasi-polka to burn through :D ;)

[fivestringer200]

Keep em comming !

[NeonVomit]

I WANT!!! I've been self-teaching myself upright for over a year now as I can't afford lessons, and I desperately need guidance.

Especially for arco stuff!!

Keep it up Denson!

[Bassius]

Originally posted by NeonVomit
I WANT!!! I've been self-teaching myself upright for over a year now as I can't afford lessons, and I desperately need guidance.

Especially for arco stuff!!

Keep it up Denson!

Stay tunned!

Tonight i'm doing ARCO vids!!

then electric ERB and fretless stuff!!

[chunkathalon]

Originally posted by Bassius


Stay tunned!

Tonight i'm doing ARCO vids!!

then electric ERB and fretless stuff!!
Looking forward to the arco threads.

I hope you spend a bit of time on bow tension and proper grip.
:mad:

[QUAGG]

Simply said, OUTSTANDING!!!!!!

[bottomfeeder]

I am definately awaiting the ERB vids eventhough I only have a 4string. I see a 6 or 7 in my future!:thu:

[phatbassdood]

:thu: these are excellent, thanks very much

[Bassius]

Tonight is the night for updates!

Look for

ARCO URB

EBR right hand technique

and

begining fretless bass: muscle memory.

[takeout]

Originally posted by Bassius
Tonight is the night for updates!

Look for

ARCO URB

EBR right hand technique

and

begining fretless bass: muscle memory. EXCELLENT.

D - do you do much flamenco-ish type stuff, like what Anthony Jackson does? Kind of a thumb/fingers hybrid plucking, chording approach?

[Bassius]

Originally posted by takeout
EXCELLENT.

D - do you do much flamenco-ish type stuff, like what Anthony Jackson does? Kind of a thumb/fingers hybrid plucking, chording approach?


Yes.

i can emulate mr jackson too...to a point ;)

[takeout]

Originally posted by Bassius
Yes.

i can emulate mr jackson too...to a point ;) Feel free to shoot that too.

This thread is doubly my favorite now.

[Bassius]

ARCO UPDATE AT TOP OF THREAD

WOOHOO!!!


:D :D :D :D

[chunkathalon]

Originally posted by Bassius
ARCO UPDATE AT TOP OF THREAD

WOOHOO!!!


:D :D :D :D
I'll have to watch it later, gotta go to school now.

Thanks Bassius!
:wave:

[willbill0587]

Just watched all your vids and I like 'em.
When you were using the bow, I had a vision in my head of an old silent movie! Like Nosforatu (Sp?) or something!:D Must be the sound the bow does of something?

You HAVE to do a few vids with your Conklins, I wanna see them in action so bad!

A quick Q.
How are you getting the sound of the bass into the cam? Using you're Ampegs or what?

Keep them coming and PLEEEAAAAASSSSE do some electric bass ones as well.
I would like to know more about tapping and stuff and getting each hand to act individually? What I mean is to be able to play Manring or Wooten style, where you're left hand is bass, and you're right hand is tapping (not necesaserily tho'!).
I can tap pretty well, but how to incorporate that into a song is where I get stuck.
Also, scales and scale patterns and using a chord to do some 'fills' during the song. As in, like Billy Sheehan, say the key is 'A' and the bass is just doing a simple penatonic scale in A to fill in the gaps. I would like to know how you would go about adding more to the song, to give it some more dynamics in the bass area and how you could use different scale patterns and notes of different chords etc. Make sense?:freak:

[Fran da Man]

Originally posted by Bassius
ARCO UPDATE AT TOP OF THREAD

WOOHOO!!!


:D :D :D :D Damn!!! that's some good info you're puttin' out. :thu:

[Bassius]

Originally posted by Fran da Man
Damn!!! that's some good info you're puttin' out. :thu:

thanks


ERB and fretless stuff coming tonight

[Bassius]

Originally posted by willbill0587

A quick Q.
How are you getting the sound of the bass into the cam? Using you're Ampegs or what?


I'm playing my URB acoustically...no mics or amps

that's just the bass sound to the cam-mic

[DevilRaysFan]

Gotta question: are you going to cover any upright techniques like rockabilly double-slap or triple-slap? I needs to know what I am doing wrong...........

[bassgirl9]

Aha! You just helped me figure out how to play my solo live. Thanks man! Awesome info. :D


EDIT: Wicked arco lesson. I now know why I squeak so much. I've been using pressure and not keeping my bow parallel. You're a good teacher!

[groutt]

These are very very :thu:

[takeout]

Bassius for Forumite of the Year '06. I'm not kidding.

[Bassius]

Originally posted by takeout
Bassius for Forumite of the Year '06. I'm not kidding.

wow thanks...

fretless stuff nearly done...

[willsellout]

Originally posted by Bassius


wow thanks...

fretless stuff nearly done...

I can't wait!


Dan:thu:

[NeonVomit]

Bassius, that Arco stuff was beyond great. Has been utterly perfect, exactly what I needed. I know I need to start taking lessons, but DAMN that was helpful. Thanks!!!

[brake]

what's up with all of the new stuff? :(

[brake]

i take that as a no on the new stuff... bummer :(

[Bassius]

Hey all...i just had LASIK surgery and i have been ultra busy at work...

new stuff is coming soon!! :P

[takeout]

Originally posted by Bassius
Hey all...i just had LASIK surgery and i have been ultra busy at work...

new stuff is coming soon!! :P Right - like you can't post/play blind...

[NeonVomit]

Originally posted by Bassius
Hey all...i just had LASIK surgery and i have been ultra busy at work...



Wow, well get well soon man.

[Bassius]

UPDATE:

i'm doing good. 20/20! Sunday i leave for wooten camp. When i get back I'll have SOOOOO much free time that i'm gonna go vid crazy!

[Bassius]

ok so i'm back but things are so hectic...i SWEAR vids are comming!

[brake]

how'd it go?!

[phatbassdood]

didn't this thread used to be sticky'd?