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Arts & Humanities: Performing Arts: “Question: Should I get a bass guitar?” plus 5 more

Arts & Humanities: Performing Arts: “Question: Should I get a bass guitar?” plus 5 more


Question: Should I get a bass guitar?

Posted: 08 Oct 2014 08:35 PM PDT

No, the strings are not even remotely the same, and they are entirely different instruments, with entirely different approaches as they fit into a performance. If you've not done so, just go to a decent music store and fire up a bass (OK just a bit). Mr. No, continues: No, it's not super challenging, it's just way different.
Guitar is more of a solo instrument, upper-mid to high tonal range, typically using "lots of notes" (sorry guys, it's late). Bass is much more of a band or ensemble instrument, mid to very low tonal range, typically using relatively few notes, but with major links to the music's rhythm in a band, working patterns with the drummer. Etc.

If you get into it, great, better chances of getting a gig than the thousand guitar players running around in your basic big city. Do note that you'll at least need actual bass speakers for an amp, as a electric bass cranked though a regular electric guitar amp will shred those guitar speakers in about the time it took to read this.

Here's a clean contrast between a couple of rock guitarists and a tasty bassist:


Question: What are some ways to remember choreography?

Posted: 08 Oct 2014 08:00 PM PDT

What are some ways to remember choreography?

I am in my 4th show this year and I'm having trouble with my choreography, I'm really nervous because I have a character this year so I'm in the front. I don't have much time to practice because I take part in five other activities and schoolwork.
I would greatly appreciate any helpful suggestions from experienced cast members and I thank you for your answers:D.
ImaginiStar*

Question: What instrument should i switch too? Best Brand?

Posted: 08 Oct 2014 07:58 PM PDT

I also began on clarinet and took up saxophone when my school started a jazz band. It was a pretty easy switch, at least for the basics, but of course becoming advanced on any instrument takes a lot of practice. In any case, tenor became my main instrument and the one I majored with later in music school. (But I wound up getting different degrees, but I digress).

At any rate, it's been a long time since I've shopped for saxophones, but the two most common "good" brands were Selmer and Yamaha (I've owned two Selmer Tenors and a Yamaha Alto). However, I've played a lot of great old Conns, Kings, Yanagisawas and others.

One thing, though. I think you should also keep playing clarinet in concert band. You may have noticed, but in concert band, the clarinet parts are often complex, intricate and take a lot of practice. The saxes, however, are usually doubled with the low brass, like the trombones, and too often play a lot of whole and half notes. So unless the saxophonists are disciplined, join jazz bands and/or find other music to learn, clarinet players tend to become better musicians.

Question: How to carefully choose a guitar pedal?

Posted: 08 Oct 2014 07:47 PM PDT

Most brands have their own website where you can sample what sound each one creates.

Digital delay and multi-chorus are my two favorites.

The metal, rock, and grunge pedals all sound the same in my opinion, but that's just my opinion.

Question: I am suffering stage fright and I have a monologue tomorrow?

Posted: 08 Oct 2014 07:38 PM PDT

I recently went to a challenge course, here each of us was challenged to climb these large telephone poles to try and walk across a wire stretched between them. We were in harnesses but they were dependent on our teammates, (this was part of my leadership class) I refused to ascend at first however I had that sort of feeling when your terrified but have that crazy aspect that makes you fanticise about doing stuff like jumping off cliffs, or your best friends dieing. However I got up there, when I did I was more than terrified, I realized what I was doing and were I was, my bidy reacted it told me, get down, curl up scream, I did none of these things. When I realized this I also realized that this was simply a natural reaction that I could overcome, and so i walked the tight rope back and forth 50 feet in the air and relying on my teammates. I felt indestructible.

The reason I told you this story was that I think nerves are part of a natural reaction, but all natural walls can be overcome, it may be a challenge but we can all do it, you just have to seize that moment of complete realization, and on the precipice of fear and failure push on to achieve greatness. I know you can do it, and you will, you will feel indestructible, you will succeed.

I hope this helped, and good luck my friend ( remember to speak loud and clear :D)
ImaginiStar*

Question: I can not find a right guitar pedal for me?

Posted: 08 Oct 2014 07:16 PM PDT

Based solely on the traffic here on effects pedals over the last 24 hours, I'd just say window shop on a site like Musician's Friend ( http://www.musiciansfriend.com/effects ), then try a bunch at a guitar store. Plan "B" might be to try those great Italian pedals at Balogna.com.

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