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Post by Max on Jan 16, 2005 16:58:26 GMT -5
Im learning portrait of tracy, and the picture i downloaded says theres a D# harmonic, should i use an artificial harmonic or is there a natural harmonic i dont know about. Also can anyone give me some tips on playing the harmonics clearer, thier comming out kinda moody, thanks
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Post by TheBassPlayer on Jan 17, 2005 17:10:52 GMT -5
I think the D# Harmonic you are talking about is the one when you fret the 2 fret on the A string and play the harmonic on the 6th fret. Its a bit of a stretch. getting clearer harmonics: plucked nearer the bridge and pluck hard!! and make sure you find the point inwhich tthe harmonic is loudest, depending on how well made your bass is the harmonics are slightly different. Also have quite a bit of treble on you sound, not too much mind else all your hear is the thud of you plucking hand!!
Tis a great song though, I learnt it myself a few weeks ago!!
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Post by WeeMann on Jan 18, 2005 12:40:21 GMT -5
It's one of those songs I still haven't heard - I'm gonna try and find it and see what all the fuss is about.
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Post by TheBassPlayer on Jan 18, 2005 15:34:56 GMT -5
You should tis beautiful!!
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Post by WeeMann on Jan 18, 2005 17:18:21 GMT -5
Which album is it on?
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Post by WeeMann on Jan 19, 2005 3:14:42 GMT -5
Ooh, just downloaded it...Um. dunno where to start.
I'm giving up bass and taking up tantric sex instead.
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Post by WeeMann on Jan 22, 2005 8:20:29 GMT -5
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Post by Max on Jan 23, 2005 19:02:35 GMT -5
that tab has some problems Also, can anyone tell me how to play the last chord |
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Post by TheBassPlayer on Jan 24, 2005 9:53:52 GMT -5
Fret the 9th fret on the G and D string then stretch your pinky and play the harmonic on the 14th fret
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Post by Alun on Jan 25, 2005 16:38:51 GMT -5
Although Jaco did it wth left hand stretched there are easier ways if you use right hand harmonics. For instance, instead of the 2nd to 6th fret stretch, try fretting the 2nd fret as normal and then placing your right thumb gently on the same string where the 30th fret would be and pluck with your right index finger.
You can do the same (although it's trickier) for the nightmare chord at the end. Instead of barring the 9th fret and stretching to the 13th, fret the 9th and lie your right thumb across the strings where the 25th fret would be and pluck with your index, middle and ring fingers.
Alun
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Post by TheBassPlayer on Jan 25, 2005 17:04:34 GMT -5
great tip!! nice one!! I prefer to stretch though, really loosens up me hand!!
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Post by WeeMann on Jan 26, 2005 2:50:30 GMT -5
That would make more sense - a stretch of the magnitude is bloody difficult (mind you I have got little hands!)
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Post by Alun on Feb 1, 2005 15:51:39 GMT -5
Here's another option if you don't fancy using right hand harmonics -
Fret the B on the 7th fret of the E string an stretch to the 11th for the harmonic. You can then play the 4t fret harmonics at the 9th fret of the D and G strings ( which are the same pitch as the 4th fret harmonics).
Have fun,
Alun
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Post by BootsySkid on Feb 27, 2005 8:00:27 GMT -5
I know what you guys are talkin about, i'm sat down spaced with my bass and i only have little fingers and hands...i remember reading the post sometime back and thanks Alun you've save me giving up on that 2nd fret to 6th harmonic stretch! phew!!!  Right i can move on.......Bloody hard though isn't it, but bloody great fun!!! |
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Post by Alun on Feb 27, 2005 10:54:12 GMT -5
No problem, glad I could help  Alun |
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