(this is a guest post from bassist and redditor, Ryan Taylor) “The best way to waste your life, ... is by taking notes. The easiest way to avoid living is to just watch. Look for the details. Report. Don't participate.” - Chuck Palahniuk It's far too easy when starting a new hobby (or fueling an old one) to find yourself stuck in a rut, trying to piece together theories … [Read more...] about “Mud Brick and Music: Taking Textbook Learning to the Jam Session”
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A Groove Is Not a Riff. A Groove Simply IS.
If you find yourself in a position with your bass in hand where you are wondering, "How do I groove?" or "How do I get a better feel when I play?" and the first resource you turn to is a book on how to groove, I encourage you to read this post before you open that book. How to groove on bass guitar and generally the concept of groove is a more discussed concept and disputed … [Read more...] about A Groove Is Not a Riff. A Groove Simply IS.