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 Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:07 pm
Just a few scales that I can think of off the top of my head for everyone else's use.
C major scale.
The notes are: C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C;
G-----------------2--4--5--
D--------2--3--5-----------
A--3--5--------------------
E--------------------------
D major scale
Note: D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#, D.
G-----------------4--6--7--
D--------4--5--7-----------
A--5--7--------------------
E--------------------------
G major
Notes: G, A, B, C, D, E, F#, G.
G--------------------------
D-----------------2--4--5--
A-----0--2--3--5-----------
E--3-----------------------
F Major
G--------------------------
D-----------------0--2--3--
A--------0--1--3-----------
E--1--3--------------------
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Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 9:18 pm
These are what are known as shape scales. There is a pattern in them that you can follow and then start at any note on the bass. This makes it easy to play simple scales that fit with a simple guitar piece.
Also, it allows you to know where corresponding notes are so you can throw in little variations in your riff and keep it in the right scale.
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Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 1:12 pm
Hey Kyrenx, where did you make those tabs. Those are nice man.
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 5:54 pm
Aahz Hey Kyrenx, where did you make those tabs. Those are nice man. most people just write em out. Thats what I found to do. Or I just make an image of a fretboard and explain with that. Ill add a few more to the list. (which is very nice I might add)    
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 5:57 pm
Kyrenx Just a few scales that I can think of off the top of my head for everyone else's use.
C major scale.
The notes are: C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C;
G-----------------2--4--5--
D--------2--3--5-----------
A--3--5--------------------
E--------------------------
D major scale
Note: D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#, D.
G-----------------4--6--7--
D--------4--5--7-----------
A--5--7--------------------
E--------------------------
G major
Notes: G, A, B, C, D, E, F#, G.
G--------------------------
D-----------------2--4--5--
A-----0--2--3--5-----------
E--3-----------------------
F Major
G--------------------------
D-----------------0--2--3--
A--------0--1--3-----------
E--1--3-------------------- I would actually do a few scales differently. They all work, but there are several ways to play em. for example my G Maj scale would go more like...
G--------------------------------
D---------------0---2---4---5--
A-----0--2--3-------------------
E--3----------------------------
Im just saying this to show that theres tons of ways of playing your scales. Find as many as you can, and you can create more of an arsenal of techniques you can use.
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:50 am
Escaflowne_11 Kyrenx Just a few scales that I can think of off the top of my head for everyone else's use.
C major scale.
The notes are: C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C;
G-----------------2--4--5--
D--------2--3--5-----------
A--3--5--------------------
E--------------------------
D major scale
Note: D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#, D.
G-----------------4--6--7--
D--------4--5--7-----------
A--5--7--------------------
E--------------------------
G major
Notes: G, A, B, C, D, E, F#, G.
G--------------------------
D-----------------2--4--5--
A-----0--2--3--5-----------
E--3-----------------------
F Major
G--------------------------
D-----------------0--2--3--
A--------0--1--3-----------
E--1--3-------------------- I would actually do a few scales differently. They all work, but there are several ways to play em. for example my G Maj scale would go more like...
G--------------------------------
D---------------0---2---4---5--
A-----0--2--3-------------------
E--3----------------------------
Im just saying this to show that theres tons of ways of playing your scales. Find as many as you can, and you can create more of an arsenal of techniques you can use. yeh, i prefer CLosed Notes so i would play it as such
G--------------------------------
D-------------------2---4---5--
A--------2--3--5----------------
E--3--5--------------------------
just Saying but its all about Personal Preferences so dont take anyones Opinion by Law, just as an Arguement Tool if they Agree With you
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:34 am
ZacTheOneAndOnly Escaflowne_11 Kyrenx Just a few scales that I can think of off the top of my head for everyone else's use.
C major scale.
The notes are: C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C;
G-----------------2--4--5--
D--------2--3--5-----------
A--3--5--------------------
E--------------------------
D major scale
Note: D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#, D.
G-----------------4--6--7--
D--------4--5--7-----------
A--5--7--------------------
E--------------------------
G major
Notes: G, A, B, C, D, E, F#, G.
G--------------------------
D-----------------2--4--5--
A-----0--2--3--5-----------
E--3-----------------------
F Major
G--------------------------
D-----------------0--2--3--
A--------0--1--3-----------
E--1--3-------------------- I would actually do a few scales differently. They all work, but there are several ways to play em. for example my G Maj scale would go more like...
G--------------------------------
D---------------0---2---4---5--
A-----0--2--3-------------------
E--3----------------------------
Im just saying this to show that theres tons of ways of playing your scales. Find as many as you can, and you can create more of an arsenal of techniques you can use. yeh, i prefer CLosed Notes so i would play it as such
G--------------------------------
D-------------------2---4---5--
A--------2--3--5----------------
E--3--5--------------------------
just Saying but its all about Personal Preferences so dont take anyones Opinion by Law, just as an Arguement Tool if they Agree With you Its actually a mix of personal prefrence and tone. Open strings are harder to control compaired to closed notes, but can make a different tone. Every string has its own unique sound to it (hard to notice though). I know that when I learn scales I usually try to find as many variations with that scale, like all those posted above, and even playing it all on one string all the way up. ESPECIALLY if you are working with a fretless instrument. Its very good practice to do a whole scale up on string at a time with fretless because you iron in those intervals into your playing.
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:31 pm
Aahz Hey Kyrenx, where did you make those tabs. Those are nice man. [code] And in reference to what Escaflowne and Zac have said, yes, it is all about preference, and knowing a variety of ways to play them is very helpful and beneficial to just about any aspiring player. Not much that I can see that I can add to this discussion that hasn't already been said, so i'll just leave it at that.
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 6:26 pm
Escaflowne_11 ZacTheOneAndOnly Escaflowne_11 Kyrenx Just a few scales that I can think of off the top of my head for everyone else's use.
C major scale.
The notes are: C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C;
G-----------------2--4--5--
D--------2--3--5-----------
A--3--5--------------------
E--------------------------
D major scale
Note: D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#, D.
G-----------------4--6--7--
D--------4--5--7-----------
A--5--7--------------------
E--------------------------
G major
Notes: G, A, B, C, D, E, F#, G.
G--------------------------
D-----------------2--4--5--
A-----0--2--3--5-----------
E--3-----------------------
F Major
G--------------------------
D-----------------0--2--3--
A--------0--1--3-----------
E--1--3-------------------- I would actually do a few scales differently. They all work, but there are several ways to play em. for example my G Maj scale would go more like...
G--------------------------------
D---------------0---2---4---5--
A-----0--2--3-------------------
E--3----------------------------
Im just saying this to show that theres tons of ways of playing your scales. Find as many as you can, and you can create more of an arsenal of techniques you can use. yeh, i prefer CLosed Notes so i would play it as such
G--------------------------------
D-------------------2---4---5--
A--------2--3--5----------------
E--3--5--------------------------
just Saying but its all about Personal Preferences so dont take anyones Opinion by Law, just as an Arguement Tool if they Agree With you Its actually a mix of personal prefrence and tone. Open strings are harder to control compaired to closed notes, but can make a different tone. Every string has its own unique sound to it (hard to notice though). I know that when I learn scales I usually try to find as many variations with that scale, like all those posted above, and even playing it all on one string all the way up. ESPECIALLY if you are working with a fretless instrument. Its very good practice to do a whole scale up on string at a time with fretless because you iron in those intervals into your playing. True. and for me i find the most Comfortable Way of playing the Scale. EXAMPLE: in one of the Songs i play with the Band (Stuck In The Middle With You), If i play with all Closed Notes my Left Hand Would Die Halfway Through!
G--------------------------------
D--------------------------------
A---5--5-----------2-------------
E----------2---5-------5---------
is the Main Riff, Played in a Blues Feel Through The 12 Bar Blues Progression, the Riff Changes in the Last Few Bars. this way Sounds Better, but i Cant Keep it up, with all the Extended Solo's and Extra Verses and Parts being added, so i opt to make the A on the 5th fret of the E to the Open A, Mush Easier and i could play it for for at least 20 minutes at a High Tempo. and if i just Tone down just a Tad, Maybe Roll off the volume form the Bridge Pickup (I have a Jazz Bass), or give it just a slightly smoother tone, theres not much Difference. EDIT: i will use the more Comfortable way if the best sounding way Is Phisically Strenuous After Repeated runs, i will Use The Best Sounding Way if i can I Notice the Tone Change on Each String Too, which is why i was Interested in a Bass with more Srtings.
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Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:26 am
ZacTheOneAndOnly True. and for me i find the most Comfortable Way of playing the Scale. EXAMPLE: in one of the Songs i play with the Band (Stuck In The Middle With You), If i play with all Closed Notes my Left Hand Would Die Halfway Through!
G--------------------------------
D--------------------------------
A---5--5-----------2-------------
E----------2---5-------5---------
is the Main Riff, Played in a Blues Feel Through The 12 Bar Blues Progression, the Riff Changes in the Last Few Bars. this way Sounds Better, but i Cant Keep it up, with all the Extended Solo's and Extra Verses and Parts being added, so i opt to make the A on the 5th fret of the E to the Open A, Mush Easier and i could play it for for at least 20 minutes at a High Tempo. and if i just Tone down just a Tad, Maybe Roll off the volume form the Bridge Pickup (I have a Jazz Bass), or give it just a slightly smoother tone, theres not much Difference. EDIT: i will use the more Comfortable way if the best sounding way Is Phisically Strenuous After Repeated runs, i will Use The Best Sounding Way if i can I Notice the Tone Change on Each String Too, which is why i was Interested in a Bass with more Srtings. You shouldnt have to have any physical strain. Use your arm and body wieght with your fingers, and have a lighter touch with your fingers, and you should save yourself a lot of work, plus creating a better tone, and stronger dexterity.
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Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 12:25 am
Escaflowne_11 ZacTheOneAndOnly True. and for me i find the most Comfortable Way of playing the Scale. EXAMPLE: in one of the Songs i play with the Band (Stuck In The Middle With You), If i play with all Closed Notes my Left Hand Would Die Halfway Through!
G--------------------------------
D--------------------------------
A---5--5-----------2-------------
E----------2---5-------5---------
is the Main Riff, Played in a Blues Feel Through The 12 Bar Blues Progression, the Riff Changes in the Last Few Bars. this way Sounds Better, but i Cant Keep it up, with all the Extended Solo's and Extra Verses and Parts being added, so i opt to make the A on the 5th fret of the E to the Open A, Mush Easier and i could play it for for at least 20 minutes at a High Tempo. and if i just Tone down just a Tad, Maybe Roll off the volume form the Bridge Pickup (I have a Jazz Bass), or give it just a slightly smoother tone, theres not much Difference. EDIT: i will use the more Comfortable way if the best sounding way Is Phisically Strenuous After Repeated runs, i will Use The Best Sounding Way if i can I Notice the Tone Change on Each String Too, which is why i was Interested in a Bass with more Srtings. You shouldnt have to have any physical strain. Use your arm and body wieght with your fingers, and have a lighter touch with your fingers, and you should save yourself a lot of work, plus creating a better tone, and stronger dexterity. nah its just the Repeated run of the Scale Starts to Strain on my Hand, its more of an Endurance thing. and if i use a lighter Touch i get Fret Buzz, (Monterey)
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Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:41 pm
ZacTheOneAndOnly Escaflowne_11 ZacTheOneAndOnly True. and for me i find the most Comfortable Way of playing the Scale. EXAMPLE: in one of the Songs i play with the Band (Stuck In The Middle With You), If i play with all Closed Notes my Left Hand Would Die Halfway Through!
G--------------------------------
D--------------------------------
A---5--5-----------2-------------
E----------2---5-------5---------
is the Main Riff, Played in a Blues Feel Through The 12 Bar Blues Progression, the Riff Changes in the Last Few Bars. this way Sounds Better, but i Cant Keep it up, with all the Extended Solo's and Extra Verses and Parts being added, so i opt to make the A on the 5th fret of the E to the Open A, Mush Easier and i could play it for for at least 20 minutes at a High Tempo. and if i just Tone down just a Tad, Maybe Roll off the volume form the Bridge Pickup (I have a Jazz Bass), or give it just a slightly smoother tone, theres not much Difference. EDIT: i will use the more Comfortable way if the best sounding way Is Phisically Strenuous After Repeated runs, i will Use The Best Sounding Way if i can I Notice the Tone Change on Each String Too, which is why i was Interested in a Bass with more Srtings. You shouldnt have to have any physical strain. Use your arm and body wieght with your fingers, and have a lighter touch with your fingers, and you should save yourself a lot of work, plus creating a better tone, and stronger dexterity. nah its just the Repeated run of the Scale Starts to Strain on my Hand, its more of an Endurance thing. and if i use a lighter Touch i get Fret Buzz, (Monterey) You should never have fret buzz at lighter touches, or any touch at all. Go look at adjusting your truss, and your string height. Theres a thread on it in this section of forums.
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 4:34 am
Escaflowne_11 ZacTheOneAndOnly Escaflowne_11 ZacTheOneAndOnly True. and for me i find the most Comfortable Way of playing the Scale. EXAMPLE: in one of the Songs i play with the Band (Stuck In The Middle With You), If i play with all Closed Notes my Left Hand Would Die Halfway Through!
G--------------------------------
D--------------------------------
A---5--5-----------2-------------
E----------2---5-------5---------
is the Main Riff, Played in a Blues Feel Through The 12 Bar Blues Progression, the Riff Changes in the Last Few Bars. this way Sounds Better, but i Cant Keep it up, with all the Extended Solo's and Extra Verses and Parts being added, so i opt to make the A on the 5th fret of the E to the Open A, Mush Easier and i could play it for for at least 20 minutes at a High Tempo. and if i just Tone down just a Tad, Maybe Roll off the volume form the Bridge Pickup (I have a Jazz Bass), or give it just a slightly smoother tone, theres not much Difference. EDIT: i will use the more Comfortable way if the best sounding way Is Phisically Strenuous After Repeated runs, i will Use The Best Sounding Way if i can I Notice the Tone Change on Each String Too, which is why i was Interested in a Bass with more Srtings. You shouldnt have to have any physical strain. Use your arm and body wieght with your fingers, and have a lighter touch with your fingers, and you should save yourself a lot of work, plus creating a better tone, and stronger dexterity. nah its just the Repeated run of the Scale Starts to Strain on my Hand, its more of an Endurance thing. and if i use a lighter Touch i get Fret Buzz, (Monterey) You should never have fret buzz at lighter touches, or any touch at all. Go look at adjusting your truss, and your string height. Theres a thread on it in this section of forums. no cos if i touch any lighter its barely pressing on the fret.
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 6:35 pm
ZacTheOneAndOnly Escaflowne_11 ZacTheOneAndOnly Escaflowne_11 ZacTheOneAndOnly True. and for me i find the most Comfortable Way of playing the Scale. EXAMPLE: in one of the Songs i play with the Band (Stuck In The Middle With You), If i play with all Closed Notes my Left Hand Would Die Halfway Through!
G--------------------------------
D--------------------------------
A---5--5-----------2-------------
E----------2---5-------5---------
is the Main Riff, Played in a Blues Feel Through The 12 Bar Blues Progression, the Riff Changes in the Last Few Bars. this way Sounds Better, but i Cant Keep it up, with all the Extended Solo's and Extra Verses and Parts being added, so i opt to make the A on the 5th fret of the E to the Open A, Mush Easier and i could play it for for at least 20 minutes at a High Tempo. and if i just Tone down just a Tad, Maybe Roll off the volume form the Bridge Pickup (I have a Jazz Bass), or give it just a slightly smoother tone, theres not much Difference. EDIT: i will use the more Comfortable way if the best sounding way Is Phisically Strenuous After Repeated runs, i will Use The Best Sounding Way if i can I Notice the Tone Change on Each String Too, which is why i was Interested in a Bass with more Srtings. You shouldnt have to have any physical strain. Use your arm and body wieght with your fingers, and have a lighter touch with your fingers, and you should save yourself a lot of work, plus creating a better tone, and stronger dexterity. nah its just the Repeated run of the Scale Starts to Strain on my Hand, its more of an Endurance thing. and if i use a lighter Touch i get Fret Buzz, (Monterey) You should never have fret buzz at lighter touches, or any touch at all. Go look at adjusting your truss, and your string height. Theres a thread on it in this section of forums. no cos if i touch any lighter its barely pressing on the fret. Not true. If you can get yourself enough of a good setup on your bass, you dont need to have a power grip on the neck. Having a lighter touch dosnt mean just brushing on the strings. It means dont grip the neck so hard. Get yourself the lightest feel and you should be playing faster. If you cant do this successfully, adjust your truss and bridge height to where you can. Really the same applies with double bass posture to any other stringed instrument (at least the neck kinds) If you are able to use your arm properly to weigh your fingers down, you can save your hand, wrist, and finger muscles a lot of stress that will drop your endurance fast. You shouldnt be gripping your bass neck like one of those carny games (you know the grip tester ones they had when I was a kid razz ) I guess that also depends on how strong you are. If you cant grip well, then I guess you will struggle in a lot of things, such as typing, writing, climbing ect. Get yourself fit! Practice more! You shouldnt have to many troubles doing this stuff.
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