To go in a completely different direction, you should look into Upright Slap bass music. Upright slap is a bass performance comprised of plucking techniques joined with disjointed percussions. It's most widely heard in rockabilly music, but also appears in Tejano and gypsy music. There are two primary groups of actions in Upright Slap: plucks and slaps. This style of bass play is off the edge enough that there isn't much formalized language around it. So when you look into it, you may find different lingo, but here are the basic moves:.
Other slaps are made against the soundboard. These are purely percussive, but you can change the nature of the sound by how much of your hand or fingers you use, where on the soundboard you slap, and how hard you slap.
These moves are often done alternating with snaps. Faster, longer sequences of alternating snaps and slaps are commonly called "gallups. Hopefully this has whetted your interest in expanding your bass playing beyond classical music. Even if you practice and play some forms for fun, while you keep one for serious focus, the more musical styles you learn, the better you'll be at all of them. A Connolly Music Publication. This means on double bass we only use our 1st finger, 2nd finger and 4th finger.
On the E string this means the F is played with a 1st finger, the F with a 2nd finger and the G with a 4th. The 3rd and 4th finger work together. Creating a strong handshape is one of the secrets to creating a rock solid intonation on the Upright Bass. Using Open Strings is an essential part of playing the Double Bass. Between using the open strings and the Hand Shape virtually all of the chromatics notes are available in one hand position.
A reputable luthier shop will let you use the instrument on trial for a short period of time. Person-to-person sales and luthiers are your best bet in this situation. Ask around. You should probably be setting up some lessons at this point anyway. The local players and teachers will often have the inside scoop on available basses in your area anyway, so it is always a good idea to enlist their help. Although an Electric Upright Bass is always an option, and it travels better this is a future discussion you will get greater sonic possibilities from a traditional Upright, thereby allowing you to play a wider range of musical styles.
Now that you have your Upright, it is time to make sure it in optimum playing condition. Get advice from your new teacher on these matters.
A well set-up instrument is much more of a joy to play, and a poorly set-up instrument will hold you back. More on why, next month. The easiest way for you to avoid trouble down the road is to accept, before playing your first notes, that the Upright Bass is actually not that similar to the Electric bass.
Although your experience on the Electric will allow you to learn some things very quickly, it will only take you so far, and it can give you a false sense of security. Playing the Upright is quite different from playing the Electric. It is tuned the same… generally… but for all practical purposes, there ends the comparison.
Not only is it one of the more physically demanding instruments due to its large size and heavy strings, it also is typically played in an upright, standing position. The upright bass is a wonderfully dynamic and versatile instrument — professional musicians that learn the double bass have a leg up in the music industry due to the flexibility of the instrument giving it a niche foothold in several different genres.
Bassists are always in demand because they are a necessary part of so many different kinds of musical styles — be it jazz groups, live music, recording artists and bands, or symphony orchestras.
This is something that people tend to forget about when weighing the pros and cons of learning a new instrument — doing something you enjoy, especially in a group setting, is very good for you psychologically. The bass not only helps your musical ear and body, but helps encourage brain health as well. In addition to the brain work out from playing while reading and listening to others to be in tune, time and style, I find getting the instrument to and from the venue is really good exercise.
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