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Show Notes  Jazz Bass Vs P Bass. We have all heard them, but do we know the difference?  This week is a deep dive into the differences between the two iconic instruments. Where do they come from? Who plays them? What do they sound like? Which one should I play?  All that and more this week on Just the Bassics.  P Bass  P Bass was the de facto, go to instrument for bassists in nearly every style of music. It is making it’s comeback now because of its full, fat sound without piercing highs. The bread and butter of the P Bass is it’s ability to “sit in the mix” and serve the music. It is popular with round wound or flat wound strings, though a good sets of flats is particularly desirable on a vintage P Bass. Typically, they have slightly wider necks and lighter bodies, giving them that full sound. This is partially due to the fact that the players using P Basses were switching from Upright Bass.  The Precision Bass gets its name from the pickup, a precision pickup. 1951 single coil The design of the pickup was created to get rid of the signature hum that was heard from a J Bass. Visually the difference is very obvious. The P Bass is centered in the body of the bass and has two offset coils 1957. They slightly overlap in the middle. They are the original “humbucker” pickup and they work by having one of the two coils magnetized north and the other magnetized south. Then, they were wound in opposite directions (clockwise v counter clockwise) and run in series (they work together, but not at the same time. Power goes from one to the next). The offset overlap actually helps to widen the tonal range of the pickup (more bass but also more treble).  It is perfect for Rock and R&B, but can be used in nearly any style of music. Some Artists that are known for using a P Bass are James Jamerson, Carol Kaye, Duck Dunn, Sting, and Duff McKagan.  Jazz Bass  The Jazz Bass is the tool of legends like, Marcus Miller, Jaco Pastorius, Geddy Lee, and fFea . It is known for a scooped sound that has a big bottom end and clear highs. It doesn’t not sit in the mix like a P bass does, rather it cuts through more aggressively. This makes it the perfect tool for a bassist that wants to be heard or play intricate lines that can become muddy if the tone is too warm. J Basses are known for having thinner necks and slightly heavier weight bodies, making them more accessible for guitarists to switch over to or for players with smaller hands.  Jazz Basses do not use a single offset pickup like the precision bass does, but instead it uses two separate pickups, one on the neck and the other on the bridge. The have a brighter sound due to 1) being single coil pickups tuned to pick up higher frequencies and 2) the bridge pickup being located, well, close to the bridge. The strings are tighter there and therefore have a brighter sound than at the neck.  Which One Should You Play?  If only the answer were that easy. It boils down to two major things: What sound do you need? What is your preference?  I personally prefer the sound and feel of a J Bass. Something about it makes me feel different that a P Bass does. The crispness and sharpness of the sound speaks to me and the way I want my music to sound. However, I generally find myself playing a P Bass lately.  The P Bass has the sound that checks all of the boxes for my current projects. The Jazz Bass didn’t fit into the music the way that P Bass does. The warmth and fullness is what I need for the right sound. In my case, my needs trump my preference.   Are There Other Options?  Of course! The most common alternative is the Musicman style pickup. This has a more growly sound and is used by Joe Dart.   There are also new pickups out that use infrared lasers instead of magnets to read the string’s vibration. The advantage is near infinite sustain because the magnetic field doesn’t slow down the string. The drawback is that it picks up every overtone, harmonic, ring, or accidental touch. Because of that, if you choose to play this style instrument you will need to perfect your muting technique (though, you should probably do that anyways).  One of our favorite options is the P/J Style. It is exactly what it sounds like: A Precision neck pickup and a Jazz bridge pickup. This provides one of the largest tonal varieties that you can ask for.  The most common options are P and J basses because of their versatility and familiarity. Either way, you can’t go wrong as long as you use the sound that will serve your music.  Links  Seymour Duncan on Pickup Styles: https://www.seymourduncan.com/?post_type=post&s=Jazz+Pickup Fender on Jazz Bass vs P Bass: https://www.fender.com/articles/how-to/precision-bass-or-jazz-bass-which-is-right-for-you Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q  Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/JustTheBassics/  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justthebassics  Other Episodes: justthebassics.com/podcast  Blog: justthebassics.com/blog    The post Jazz Bass Vs P Bass appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes  Romance is a studio album by Camila Cabello. In This Episode, we break it down song by song. From lyrical themes to album continuity, you will hear everything you need to know about this Billboard number 3 album from Camila Cabello.  Camila Cabello  Camila Cabello started in the group Fifth Harmony (https://fifthharmony.com/). They got their start competing on the show X Factor in 2012. In 2016 Cabello left the group to pursue a solo career. You have heard her perform with the likes of Shawn Mendes (http://www.shawnmendesofficial.com/) and Pitbull (https://pitbullmusic.com/) before she released her 2016 album. She is even slated to play the role of Cinderella in the upcoming live action film.  Romance  Song by song, this is a pretty strong album. It does a good job of portraying the theme that Cabello is going for overall. Did we love all of it?? The record starts off with a bang but trails off around the middle of the pack. Her songwriting is sweet, but can be generic. Cabello’s voice is strong, but this album hides it with a lot of processing. However, there are a few moments where Cabello’s musical abilities shine bright and the album brings a ton of joy.  Did you love this episode?? Let us know by hitting subscribe and sharing this episode!  Time Stamps  Shameless (2:25)  Living Proof (11:41)  Should’ve Said It (16:56)  My Oh My (20:12)  Senorita (26:00)  Liar (27:36)  Bad Kind of Butterfly (33:08)  Easy (40:00)  Feel It Twice (43:03)  Dream of You (46:40)  Cry For Me (50:56)  This Love (55:26)  Used to This (1:05:55)  First Man (1:11:02)  Summary (1:22:48)  Links  Camila Cabello: https://romance.camilacabello.com/  Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q  Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/JustTheBassics/  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justthebassics  Other Episodes: justthebassics.com/podcast  Blog: justthebassics.com/blog  The post Camila Cabello Romance Side B appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes  Camila Cabello is a Cuban-American singer that has rocked the charts ever since she debuted in 2018. Her self titled album topped the charts and featured hits such as Havana. After, her follow up album, Romance, was an instant hit. It topped at number 3 on the billboard top 200. This episode gives the back story to how Romance came to be.  Camila Cabello  Camila Cabello started in the group Fifth Harmony (https://fifthharmony.com/). They got their start competing on the show X Factor in 2012. In 2016 Cabello left the group to pursue a solo career. You have heard her perform with the likes of Shawn Mendes (http://www.shawnmendesofficial.com/) and Pitbull (https://pitbullmusic.com/) before she released her 2016 album. She is even slated to play the role of Cinderella in the upcoming live action film.  Romance  This album is centered around the theme of falling in love. Cabello described it as a representation of what it is like to fall in love. In order to get the perfect songs for this theme, Camila wrote over 80 songs and narrowed it down to 14. She recorded at 8 different studios over the course of 11 months!   Romance was released on December 6, 2019. They teased the album with 5 singles released beforehand, and 1 more single added in January of 2020. The singles were Shameless, Liar, Cry For Me, Easy, Living Proof, and My Oh My.  The album as a whole debuted at number 3 on the Billboard top 200 and was the 3rd largest release EVER by a female artist.  Next week we will talk in-depth about the songs that make up the album. Listen with us (https://open.spotify.com/album/3Vsbl0diFGw8HNSjG8ue9m?si=iXS1ThYwSPuRFcklGDygGA) and see if you agree with what we think!  Did you love this episode?? Let us know by hitting subscribe and sharing this episode!  Links  Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q  Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/JustTheBassics/  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justthebassics  Other Episodes: justthebassics.com/podcast  Blog: justthebassics.com/blog  The post Camila Cabello Romance Side A appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes We feature a very special guest this week, Jacob Tallent of the Vegan Llamas! Jacob is a good friend of ours from Liberty University and an even better guitarist and song writer. Listen in to hear about all things Vegan Llamas, from their songwriting techniques to recording processes. Oh, and there may or may not be a new album dropping. You’ll have to listen to confirm

Show Notes Have you ever felt burn out from playing music? I hope that it hasn’t happened to you. If you’ve been playing music for any length of time, however, I’d be willing to bet that you have. This is my story about how I felt out of – then into – love with the bass. Did you like this episode? Let us know what you think with a review! We keep our show ad free. In order to do that, we have a Patreon page where you can donate to keep us running. Links Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/JustTheBassics/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justthebassics Other Episodes: justthebassics.com/podcast Blog: justthebassics.com/blog The post Falling Back in Love with the Bass appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes We are back! This time around we answer YOUR questions, internet! We browsed the depths of Reddit to find music theory questions galore – and boy, did we find some good ones. Tune in to hear the answers to all you’ve been dying to know! Did you like this episode? Let us know what you think with a review!  We keep our show ad free. In order to do that, we have a Patreon page where you can donate to keep us running.  Links Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q  Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/JustTheBassics/  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justthebassics  Other Episodes: justthebassics.com/podcast  Blog: justthebassics.com/blog The post We Answer Reddit appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes What is Gypsy Jazz? I’m glad you asked! This episode goes into detail about where gypsy jazz comes from and how to play it. We’ll cover everything from Django in Belgium to the details of a well crafted solo. If you love jazz, you will love this. Did you like this episode? Let us know what you think with a review!  We keep our show ad free. In order to do that, we have a Patreon page where you can donate to keep us running.  Links Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q  Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/JustTheBassics/  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justthebassics  Other Episodes: justthebassics.com/podcast  Blog: justthebassics.com/blog The post Gypsy Jazz appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes  The Birth of the Cool. Does Bebop live? Boplicity is one of the best examples of cool jazz ever recorded. Mat and Tommy dive into the intricacies of the harmony, melody, and style. Listen in with us!  Did you LOVE this episode? Let us know what you think with a review!  We keep our show ad free. In order to do that, we have a Patreon page where you can donate to keep us running.  Links  Studio Jams Watermelon Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZI-YIaMaEg  Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q  Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/JustTheBassics/  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justthebassics  Other Episodes: justthebassics.com/podcast  Blog: justthebassics.com/blog The post Breakdown: Boplicity appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes Music is a craft that takes effort to master. Everyone has their own process to create music. What do we do? This week, we talk about our processes in writing and arranging music for a big band. You’ll learn about the steps we take to start with an idea and end with finished work. Did you LOVE this episode? Let us know what you think with a review!  We keep our show ad free. In order to do that, we have a Patreon page where you can donate to keep us running.  Links Studio Jams Watermelon Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZI-YIaMaEg Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q  Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/JustTheBassics/  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justthebassics  Other Episodes: justthebassics.com/podcast  Blog: justthebassics.com/blog The post How We Write and Arrange Music appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes Playing music in a worship team setting can be an incredible experience. We’ve experienced deep spiritual connection and have had amazing musical journeys through it. However, often times pro musicians miss the point and get caught up in the wrong things. How do you change that and fully experience the amazing things that a worship team can be? Listen in as we discuss this topic.   Did you LOVE this episode? Let us know what you think with a review! We keep our show ad free. In order to do that, we have a Patreon page where you can donate to keep us running. Links Accompanying Blog: https://justthebassics.com/8-things-to-remember-as-a-pro-on-a-worship-team/ Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/JustTheBassics/ Salvation is Here (Lincoln Brewster): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koS1XUlT59Y Oh Great God, Give us Rest (David Crowder Band): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehxmeBIA5wU&list=PL217Xvn7zvu0ZPjRiBGkQgJKU0pVz9z0v&index=2 The post 8 Things to Remember in a Worship Team appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes What gives you that extra 10%? You know, the thing that moves you from just good to great. We’ve given you all the theory that will make you a “good” musician, but that’s not enough. To put it all together and be great, there is another step. From form to inflection, we’ll lay it all out for you. Did you like this episode? Let us know what you think with a review! We keep our show ad free. In order to do that, we have a Patreon page where you can donate to keep us running. Links Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/JustTheBassics/ Summertime: https://open.spotify.com/track/6z0TyysGGYIwMpz5BgZhNZ?si=euaIFRPxQaaqrIcU0pnqpg Black Brown and Beige: https://open.spotify.com/album/3AP5uV5JgBu5haJfQjct44?si=9CVg3_fhRFO0Exsh1rjTTQ The post The Extra 10% appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes Nashville numbers are the latest form of music notation. If you are anything like me, you probably think it sounds fake. How can you notate music with a name like that? Actually, it is a lot simpler than it sounds! If you like the show, leave us a review! We keep our show ad free. In order to do that, we have a Patreon page where you can donate to keep us running. Links Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/JustTheBassics/ Lettuce: https://www.lettucefunk.com/ Cory Weeds: https://coryweeds.com/ Graham Dechter: https://grahamdechter.com/ The post Nashville Numbers appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes If the roads of the city are built by the scales and time signatures, than the houses are the harmony. This episode is a crash course on writing harmony for your music! We’ll explain progressive vs regressive progressions, the circle of fourths, and more. We are keepin’ the beat, once a week! If you like the show, leave us a review! We keep our show ad free. In order to do that, we have a Patreon page where you can donate to keep us running. Links Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q You’ll Hear It Podcast: https://youllhearit.com/podcast/ The post Crash Course on Harmony appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes Time marks the passing of moments. Each day we have hundreds of moments that fly by, some taking longer than others or appearing in different forms. We work, we play, we eat, we sleep. The craziest part is that no two days look exactly the same! Music can’t be like this, though. It has to be repeatable to be consumable. That’s where Time Signatures step in. They can be even, odd, simple, or compound. They can be fast or slow or anything in between. Time signatures are a vital piece of keeping musicians together so that the music can speak for itself. Trust us, they aren’t as hard as they look. As always, we break it down for you. Put your feet up and take some time with us

Show Notes Imagine your favorite song. Now, imagine it again without any chords and only one note played at a time. It just isn’t the same. Why do multiple notes sound so much better? Triads and extensions are the key to building the perfect song. The concept is simple, but the execution it always so. This episode breaks it down in an easy to understand way that will give you the foundation you need to apply this to your music. If you liked this episode, leave us a 5 star review and share with your friends! Links Joe Pass, Satin Doll – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMNlLbRrZc0 Charles Mingus – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__OSyznVDOY Thelonious Monk – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_40V2lcxM7k Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q The post Triads and Extensions appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes The first step to learning functional music theory is key signatures and scales. These are the foundations to the rest of music theory, yet so many people don’t understand them. We make it simple for you! Mat and Tommy share their experiences of learning key signatures, scales, and how to use them. In this episode you’ll learn some tricks to learn key signatures faster. You will also learn how to turn those into scales. We will even tell you about a few “bonus” scales that you’ll be able to use to spice up your playing. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! If you loved the show, leave us a five star review! Your support makes this possible. Links Read the blog post! https://justthebassics.com/key-signatures-and-scales/ Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q The post Key Signatures and Scales appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes We get it, music theory can be boring. Learning sets of rules can be dry. Why even bother with it? We’ll tell you! Music theory is incredibly important to a career as a successful musician. Are you only a hobbyist? That’s okay! Knowing music theory will do 4 big things to unlock your playing. 1. It is foundational to the rest of music 2. It is necessary for proper communication during rehearsals and on the band stand 3. It is a great tool for personal expression 4. It is incredibly practical Maybe you won’t get as excited about music theory as we do, and that’s okay. If the world was full of nerds like us it would probably be a scary place. We hope that we have inspired you to at least learn your “bassics” of music theory. Let us know what you thought! Liked the show? Leave us a 5 star review and share with your friends! Links Read the blog post! http://justthebassics.com/key-signatures-and-scales/ Jacob Collier explaining Harmony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRkgK4jfi6M Adam Neely’s arrangement of Thank U, Next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGKvGd9Bg4Y The post Why Music Theory is Important appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes Got G.A.S.? We all know what that’s like! Gear Acquisition Syndrome is common amongst musicians. Some of us are better than others and don’t succumb to it. Mat and Tommy are not like that… Listen to their stories of their favorite gear and what they recommend you try to find for yourself! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star review and share with your friends! Links Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q Bass Gear: https://www.sire-usa.com/ https://www.warriorinstruments.com/ http://markbass.it/ Guitar Gear: https://www.eastmanguitars.com/ https://reverb.com/ The post Got GAS? appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes The 1930s was an incredible era for jazz – it was the beginning of the big band era and the height of tin pan alley. The amount of amazing music that was written in this time period rivals any other era of music. What are the highlights? Listen to find out! Give us a 5 Star Rating and leave us a review! Don’t forget to share and subscribe! Links Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU3rqBiItyVc3rvJD9WL_OA Beautiful Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSLF-oTFktI Love for Sale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1xMzBDeubg Moonlight Serenade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TB_8H23EDI Autumn in New York: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y82tcsYx0zc April in Paris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enijgnO_UA8 Just One of Those Things: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-ueImtK8CY The post 6 Songs from the 1930s to Check Out ASAP appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes Every era of music has some amazing music that it produces. We shared 6 of our favorites from the 1920s! These are not the 6 best tunes or even necessarily our favorites, but they are tunes that we think everyone, musician or not, should take a listen to. Leave us a 5 star review and subscribe! Links Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q The post 6 Tunes from the 1920s You NEED to Hear appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes We still think music doesn’t have to be complicated, so we decided to break it down to be even simpler. Many scholars and musicologists and even casual listeners break music down in to so many different genres and categories that it is impossible to wrap your head around them all. What if we told you that you can break them all down into just FOUR categories?? Don’t believe me? Click the link below! Give us a review and follow us to stay up to date! Links Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q The post Categorizing Music appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes There are three foundational minor scales that make up music: Natural, harmonic, and melodic. What’s the difference? Mat and Tommy talk about what separates them from each other and how you can use them in your playing. Leave us a 5 star review and hit subscribe! Links Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q The post The 3 Foundational Minor Scales appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes The Blues Scale is fundamental to American Popular Music. Everyone has heard it whether they realize it or not. But what is it? How do you use it? Mat and Tommy dive into this topic head-first. Like our show? Leave a review, give us five stars, and share it with your friends! Links Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q The post The Blues Scale appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes Here it is! Number 1 from yesterday’s list. Our top ten film scores can’t be top ten without this one here. So what is our number one favorite film score? Listen in to find out

Show Notes In honor of the Oscars we present our top 10 film scores of all time. Film scoring is a new frontier for music that is continuing to evolve. Every year there are better films and better scores released. As a result, the boundaries are pushed and music becomes more than it ever could have been before. Mat and Tommy talk about how film has helped classical symphonic music and have some fun discussing some of their favorites. Like us? Leave a review and share with your friends! Links Accompanying Blog: http://justthebassics.com/top-10-film-scores-mat-edition/ Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q The post Our Top 10 Film Scores appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes We’re talking about practice. Practice is one of the most hated part of music, but it doesn’t have to be! Dry and boring practice should be a thing of the past. Listen to Mat and Tommy discuss how they practice and how they keep it interesting and fun. Leave a 5 star review and share with your friends! Links Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q The post We’re Talking About Practice appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes The role of the guitar is tough to define because it is a versatile instrument that covers a wide range of sounds. Sometimes people play it clean, like Joe Pass or Wes Montgomery. Other times, you hear it with lots of effects, like Pat Metheny or Jimi Hendrix. The palette is huge! How than can you define the role? Mat and Tommy use their personal experiences playing together to illustrate how the guitar is used in music. Share, comment, like and subscribe! Don’t forget to give us a rating! Links Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q The post The Role of the Guitar appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes We continue our discussion of the role of the bass in music. Part 1 discussed harmony, and part 2 discusses playing in time. Mat and Tommy share their view of the bass player through their personal experiences and give some examples from their own playing. Share, comment, like, subscribe! Don’t forget to give us a rating! Links Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q The post The Role of the Bass Part 2 appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes Every modern song has a bass of some sort, but what exactly is it doing? In this episode we talk about what a bass player is supposed to do and offer some tips on how to get the most out of your playing. Like our show? Leave us a review and share us with your friends! Links Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q The post The Role of the Bass Part 1 appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes Are you or one of your students dealing with Stage Fright? Performance anxiety is a real thing that many people, from hobbyists to professionals, struggle with. In this episode we share our personal experiences with stage fright. Do you need help to overcome Stage Fright? Listen on, we offer up ways to help you and your students cope with this anxiety. Give us a review and let us know what you think! Links Anthony Wellington – http://www.bassology.net/ Victor Wooten – https://www.victorwooten.com/ Spotify Playlist – https://open.spotify.com/user/bpelkdoz61rtjou6fivwjuq1u/playlist/0Y3sjgSWWZQjZUBFUZy0Tp?si=XGIHrisfT629iz__t6xz0Q The post Stage Fright appeared first on Just the Bassics.

Show Notes The premier episode of Just the Bassics! A weekly music podcast, we will cover topics ranging from stage fright, to music theory, to songwriting, and more. In this week’s episode you’ll get to know the hosts, Tommy Bolles and Mat Shaw. Discover why we love music, what we listen to, and how we plan on teaching it to you! Let us know what you think and leave a review! Links Janek Gwizdala: http://janekgwizdala.com/ Cory Wong and Cody Fry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYELx5Zuj2M The post Introductions appeared first on Just the Bassics.