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This week I outline a couple of exercises which have plateaued. This is common for musicians and if you continue to practice in the right way should resolve itself.

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New music for this coming week:

This coming week I'll be working on some motown pieces on the back of the Jameson book.Read more . . .

This week has been the first that I've not really made quick progress. I know I'm still improving but it has been slowed. As I explain in the vid I need to take a fresh approach to scales.

To the experienced bass players out there - if you notice me doing anything stupid - just shout I'd appreciate it.

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Bass recording is again much better thanks to an M-Audio Fast Track USB Audio Interface.Read more . . .

A very interesting lecture by music educator Robert Duke. Particularly pertinent for me were his comments on the difference between what teachers view as important and the fact that this is rarely conveyed to students.

I've just learnt first hand the usefulness of scales. I've been practising scales and arpeggios over the past few weeks. This week I've been learning Midnight Hour and have been able to apply this learning directly to this piece.

If you are just beginning to learn or would like to take on a project like this I'd love to hear about it in the comments below.Read more . . .

This week I discuss the importance of time in music practice.

If you are just beginning to learn or would like to take on a project like this I'd love to hear about it in the comments below.

Apologies for the quality of the bass recording - I will resolve this for next time

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The fretting hand exercises I have been doing can be found on active bass - look for lesson 12692 - Playing Melodic Metal.

For the scales/exercises I have been doing I've set some daily metronome speed targets as well.Read more . . .

It's been an interesting first week learning the bass. Watch the vid below to find out more

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The fretting hand exercises I have been doing can be found on active bass - look for lesson 12692 - Playing Melodic Metal.

Over the coming week I'm going to use the speed from accuracy, creeping metronome and moments notice methods.Read more . . .

Kenny G is one of those 'love him' or 'hate him' kind of players. Whichever side of the fence you sit on you have to admit that he has had enormous success. In this videos he discusses the music business and also makes some important points about music practice.

If you've read my post on the forums you'll already know what this project is about. I'm going back to basics to learn the bass guitar. I want to find out how effective music practice can help a complete beginner.

This video is an introduction (better quality and sound next time!! )

If you have any thoughts please leave them either in the comments below this video or in the forums.

Maybe some of you might like to join me in learning something new . .

Here's a very interesting vid on perfect pitch. Thanks to Music Is Not For Insects for the tip
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