u/HeTblank — reddlx

How to get consistent dynamics and good ghost notes?

I'm trying to learn Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder, and I noticed my dynamics are all out of wack. It's really hard for me to play notes at a consitent volume (especially when switching strings), and my ghost notes are not really audible, and when I really dig into them they sound bad (kinda metallic). How should I improve these issues?

Video I'm trying to learn from for reference : https://youtu.be/uQpJpQ5KBwE?si=itCYDiAgGtTEa7DS

u/HeTblank — 2 days ago

▲ 70 r/Bass

So I've been playing for bass for a little while (1-2 years), and I've been thinking about joining a band. I'm a bit afraid tho, because I really can't improvise or write anything (I know basic scales and triads and how to read rythm but that's it).

In general, what skillsets do bands require? What should I learn to fit in with real musicians (I really don't feel like one lol)? So far I've just been looking up tabs and learning songs, and looking up tutorials if the technique is something I don't know yet (slap for example). I don't want to be a burden to others when I join a group, but I have no idea what the expectations are. Any advice is helpful, thanks!

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u/HeTblank — 10 days ago

▲ 34 r/BassGuitar

I can barely remember this tiny part of the bassline... The song is very bass heavy, not rock or metal, super swingy feel. It's also pretty quick, def not easy to play. I can't recall it at all! The band has disbanded because the singer turned super christian or something like that (the person who showed me this song says anyway).

I know this is a hard ask, but I hope someone cam get it lol, thanks!

u/HeTblank — 16 days ago