Shooting some instructional video for a TV show. What would you like to see me teach?

CaryTheLabelGuy

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Hello fellow Warwick Forumers!

I'm going to be shooting some instructional video for a CW TV show that features live band performances and instructional info for musicians. I was invited to do all the bass instruction. But, i wanted to make sure i taught techniques bassist's can actually use and wanted to see covered. So, I'm coming to my Warwick family to see what you guys, bassists of all genres and skill levels, would like to see. In addition to being aired on TV, my video segments will be viewable on the internet as well, so everybody will be able to view them.

Should i start off in advanced technique? Slap bass techniques? Finger picking techniques? A lot of bassist have told me they want to see some of the more advanced stuff i do. What is your opinion? I kinda wanted to start off slow, but it seems a lot of people that would be interested in watching, want to see advanced technique.

Let me know what you guys would like to see covered. I will compile this info and will structure my instruction accordingly.

Depending on what techniques I'm teaching, i will use several of my Warwick's, but for most of the video segments, i will be using my Warwick Streamer Stage I 5-string.

There will also be some Drummer/Bassist instruction with my drummer Jeff Byrd (Yamaha Drums Endorser).

Thanks mates!
 
VERY COOL AND CONGRATS!!!

I would think start in the the middle and work up towawrds advanced. Maybe start with more traditional bass chords and double stops. Then maybe some slap. Then I would love to see something on soloing over a chord progression and your thought process. You may be able to combine a couple together. I know for me learnig modes was something that opened up the fretboard and links everything together.

How long is your part which may limit how much you can discuss?
 
Wow sounds very cool Cary!As for techniques why not focus on 'groove construction or how you interact with what your drummer is playing"? There is so much coverage on slap/tap and advanced techniques already imo, and i think groove and articulation(although maybe boring for some) gets pushed aside most of the time. But don't get me wrong i would love to see your slap and finger style techniques also!
 
I'd have to agree with Warfender..... soloing over chord progressions would be very cool to see and something a lot of bassists don't talk about much.

Congratulations Cary!! When will this show be airing?
 
CaryTheLabelGuy said:
Hello fellow Warwick Forumers!

I'm going to be shooting some instructional video for a CW TV show that features live band performances and instructional info for musicians. I was invited to do all the bass instruction. But, i wanted to make sure i taught techniques bassist's can actually use and wanted to see covered. So, I'm coming to my Warwick family to see what you guys, bassists of all genres and skill levels, would like to see. In addition to being aired on TV, my video segments will be viewable on the internet as well, so everybody will be able to view them.

Should i start off in advanced technique? Slap bass techniques? Finger picking techniques? A lot of bassist have told me they want to see some of the more advanced stuff i do. What is your opinion? I kinda wanted to start off slow, but it seems a lot of people that would be interested in watching, want to see advanced technique.

Let me know what you guys would like to see covered. I will compile this info and will structure my instruction accordingly.

Depending on what techniques I'm teaching, i will use several of my Warwick's, but for most of the video segments, i will be using my Warwick Streamer Stage I 5-string.

There will also be some Drummer/Bassist instruction with my drummer Jeff Byrd (Yamaha Drums Endorser).

Thanks mates!
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Warfender,

I agree, i should probably start in the middle somewhere. This seems like it would be a good middle ground and thus less boring for more advanced bassists, while being useful for beginner/intermediate bassists.

My segments will be about 5 mins a piece. I will probably film 10 or so initially. So, roughly 50 mins of instruction.

I really want to work on things that will help a lot of people. Groove construction, modes, slap and finger techniques...etc. There is a TON of slap bass instruction out there, but there are some things i do that aren't really covered much if at all. The Drummer/Bassist instruction will focus solely on Drum and Bass interaction and how this relates to forming the foundation that the music is built upon. Soloing over chord progressions is a great topic as well, which if i have time i will definitely cover. :)

Regarding Groove, articulation, emotion/feeling, tone etc....i will bring in a lot of what my boy Victor Wooten has masterfully taught on(Victor's Groove Workshop, The Music Lesson). BTW, if you have not already seen Vic's "Groove Workshop" or read his book "The Music Lesson", you should. These are things that any musician can understand and use.

I also want to talk a little about music theory, but I'm afraid there probably won't be enough time in the bass segments for this.

Thanks for the replies fellas! Keep the ideas flowing!
 
dazzla said:
Wow sounds very cool Cary!As for techniques why not focus on 'groove construction or how you interact with what your drummer is playing"? There is so much coverage on slap/tap and advanced techniques already imo, and i think groove and articulation(although maybe boring for some) gets pushed aside most of the time. But don't get me wrong i would love to see your slap and finger style techniques also!
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There will definitely be some slap bass stuff in there, because i do a lot of it. Some of my slap bass stuff is not covered much at all, so i'll make sure i teach about the slap stuff you don't see much. :)

Thanks for the reply man!!
 
CaryTheLabelGuy said:
There will definitely be some slap bass stuff in there, because i do a lot of it. Some of my slap bass stuff is not covered much at all, so i'll make sure i teach about the slap stuff you don't see much. :)

Thanks for the reply man!!
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Cheers Cary..looking forward to seeing what you come up with for the lessons mate..BTW how awesome is that Streamer SSI CS of yours!!!Planning on using that one in any of the lessons mate??
 
dazzla said:
Cheers Cary..looking forward to seeing what you come up with for the lessons mate..BTW how awesome is that Streamer SSI CS of yours!!!Planning on using that one in any of the lessons mate??
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My Custom Shop SSI 6-string is an amazing bass. Tonally, it really shines. It's very predictable and consistent. I will use it when i cover finger style technique for 6-string. That bass, really makes the perfect 6-string. It's has a wonderful, modern tone with tons of growl, yet still is warm and inviting. It's biggest feature is it's fast attack, which makes it a great bass for tapping. Very articulate. But, it's not forgiving. All mistakes are heard easily with this bass. This bass has actually made me a much better bassist, because all my mistakes are exposed. lol.

Check out this video, the intro song "Skeptical" (from upcoming EP "Subterrestrials") was using the CS SSI 6-string and live TV performance "Unwind" was using the CS SSI(as you can visually see). And the outro song "Underground Power" (from upcoming EP "Subterrestrials") was recorded using my Warwick Limited Edition 2008 Streamer LX 5-string. The new EP which will be released next month, is with Two-Time Grammy Award winning producer Ross Hogarth (Ziggy Marley, Sick Puppies, David Archeleta, Jimmy Eat World, Lifehouse, Rooney, Jonas Brothers, Cold, Jewel, Keb Mo, Black Crowes, REM) with production assistance from Bobby Tis (Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi).

[video]https://exposureroom.com/members/fuseboxfunk/a4bb50563a2f4daabedaa213b20ef45f/[/video]

Enjoy.
 
I don't know... think about stuff you learned as a professional. Stuff that you don't find on the internet.
This is very cool, man!

:-)
 
Cool man. :d I think you should teach some finger economy. It's not discussed much but it would be really helpful if bassists could play more notes with fewer finger movements. It saves time and energy, thus called economy.

Well, I will be excited to watch the vid and learn more to improve my playing.
 
This is really cool Cary. I'd honestly just demonstrate your take on bass. Explain stuff you use in your songs, or on a regular basis - techniques you use - and those slap techniques that are not so well documented. I think working from within and really explain ones/philosophy approach as when musicians really explain this i find its comes over more naturally and therefore becomes more watchable on a lot of levels. Personally i'd try and avoid repeating what victors done in groove workshop, as its absolutely amazing and pretty much covers everything in loads of detail. If you can build on it use it if not i'd think its better to either reference it and focus else where - 50 mins ain't a long time! - focus on what you do best!
 
I'd like to see you showing how music theory actually benefits playing, like maybe combining how to solo over guitar chords with a bit of a focus on using the scale of the key your playing in. I spent years just playing by ear before I decided to learn theory and I'm so glad I did now because it has improved my playing 10 fold, and I know that a lot of ppl who play instruments like bass and guitar, even people who would class themselves as skilled / advanced players, who actually know very little about the theory behind what they are doing.
 
Thanks a lot fellas! I am putting together my curriculum as we speak, taking into consideration all of your requests. By all means, keep the discussion coming.

While i am a professional bassist, i'm not a professional teacher. This is a whole new world for me! haha.

Thanks again guys!
 
dazzla said:
'groove construction or how you interact with what your drummer is playing"
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Couldn't have said it better myself: younger players I see around work out their insane chops the whole time, but they didn't get this GROOVE thing; drummer? which drummer?
 
Hey Cary, was that a freakin Broadneck LTD 2010 in the vid?!
 
drews said:
Couldn't have said it better myself: younger players I see around work out their insane chops the whole time, but they didn't get this GROOVE thing; drummer? which drummer?
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Yeah, a lot of players have INSANE chops, but can't groove for ♣♣♣♣. This is one of my main principles.... GROOVE. All of us should spend as much time on grooving as we do learning new techniques. Even if you never learn another new technique, if you spend most of your time on groove, you will always be moving forward as a player.
 
Samuel said:
Hey Cary, was that a freakin Broadneck LTD 2010 in the vid?!
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Nope...standard 16.5mm spacing. I wish it were a broadneck, i would of been the proud new owner of the one i was playing. ;) With the proper set-up, you can get a standard 16.5mm to about 18.5-19mm. All mine are maxed out at 18.5-19mm and are still playable on the G-string. They difference is barely noticeable from my broadnecks to my standard 5-strings.
 
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