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steveb98
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USA
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 Posted - 04/06/2006 : 14:02:41
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Got the books, thanks for getting them out so fast.
Been reading thru both and really like the Chordal book. Are you planning to do more that direction at some point. Be nice to have some more on solo bass on 5, 6, and my setup 5 with high C. A book of chord voicing for extended chords.
Also want to say thanks for getting me into my MTD bass. I read an interview with you a couple years ago and you talked about your MTD Heir and what a good bass it was. I went to a bass shop for an amp and they had MTD Heir bass. I tried it and it was real nice, they showed me the MTD Saratoga 5 that was next step up from the Heir. I couldn't stop playing it and bought it. Been a real nice bass and recently strung it up E A D G C and what a beautiful clear sound for chordal playing. Someday hope to get an American MTD, but the Saratoga is great till then.
Steve B.
Dojo of Cool
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Life is a lot like jazz... it's best when you improvise...
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michaeldimin
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Posted - 04/07/2006 : 21:26:05
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Steve,
Although the Chordal Approach was written for 4 string - the concepts appl to 5,6 and more. I have been writing a lesson column for Bassics Magazine called "Bass Alone" Their are arrangements, lesson and a video lesson on the accompanying enhanced CD. I have a book, in the release cue, at Mel Bay entitled The Art of Solo Bass. Unfortuntely, they have not given me a release date for the book.
Mike
ps - The Saratoga is a really great bass. I had one, for a while and sold it to buy my MTD 535 |
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Pruitt
Starting Member
USA
4 Posts |
Posted - 04/18/2006 : 13:48:45
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Originally posted by michaeldimin
Pruitt and Sean,
Thanks for joining. You are correct - you can get the CORE Method by paypaling $25.00 to mike@michaeldimin.com. That includes Priorty Mail Shipping.
If anyone wants both The Chordal Approach and The CORE Method, paypal me $32.00 - again that will include shipping. If you also want a copy of my stunning CD, Big Droppins - make it $40.00.
My new CD, There Are No Accidents is best downloaded from your favorite music download site
Hi Mike,
It's been a little while since I originally asked my question, to be honest, I simply forgot about this, but I am curious if the above statement you made is still true? I'd like to purchase your Core Method and the Chordal Approach if possible and just want to be sure how to go about it. Thanks!
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BSW-Bass
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 04/18/2006 : 19:22:07
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Mike,
Do expect a letter in the mail from me. My move to Albuquerque is now complete! I interviewed for (and got) a job which starts May 1st. I decided that now is the time to send of for your CORE book, so I went downtown and got a money order and mailed it off to you. It should be heading out tomorrow. I look forward to the book, and I think I'll have a great time with it.
All the best!
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michaeldimin
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Posted - 04/20/2006 : 03:15:00
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Originally posted by BSW-Bass
Mike,
Do expect a letter in the mail from me. My move to Albuquerque is now complete! I interviewed for (and got) a job which starts May 1st. I decided that now is the time to send of for your CORE book, so I went downtown and got a money order and mailed it off to you. It should be heading out tomorrow. I look forward to the book, and I think I'll have a great time with it.
All the best!
CCA
Thanks and congrats on the job. - I keep thinking I want to move where the air is warm
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Pruitt
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 04/25/2006 : 08:51:40
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Hi Mike,
Just wanted to let you know I sent you a PayPal paymet to purchase both the CORE Method and your Chordal Approach books. Looking forward to checking them out! Thanks! 
Have Fun!
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BSW-Bass
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 05/02/2006 : 21:18:48
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Mike,
I got the book last Tuesday or Wednesday. I was in training to be a VISTA Volunteer (Think domestic Peace Corps) and a roommate put the envelope in my room. I didn't even notice it for a day or more!
Upon looking at the book, I thought to myself, "Gee, this sure is a thin book". but in reviewing the material, it is well put together and works logically from baby steps onwards. I'll start going over the 1st scale form tonight... for an hour... in different keys... on my fretless!
Quick question though! Is it the interconnects what will get me higher in pitch in the scale when I have reached the highest note within a position, or at that point, am I thinking in another scale form?
All the best Mike!
Chris "BSW=Bachelor's of Social Work" Astier |
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michaeldimin
Forum Admin
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Posted - 05/02/2006 : 23:19:51
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Originally posted by BSW-Bass
Mike,
I got the book last Tuesday or Wednesday. I was in training to be a VISTA Volunteer (Think domestic Peace Corps) and a roommate put the envelope in my room. I didn't even notice it for a day or more!
Upon looking at the book, I thought to myself, "Gee, this sure is a thin book". but in reviewing the material, it is well put together and works logically from baby steps onwards. I'll start going over the 1st scale form tonight... for an hour... in different keys... on my fretless!
Quick question though! Is it the interconnects what will get me higher in pitch in the scale when I have reached the highest note within a position, or at that point, am I thinking in another scale form?
All the best Mike!
Chris "BSW=Bachelor's of Social Work" Astier
Chris,
Learn all the scale forms in 1 key (G for the 4, D for the 5 and 6) up and down the neck. After you get 1 key down, use the interconnects to find the starting point (Scale form) for the other keys
Was that clear - it's late and I'm tired
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BSW-Bass
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 05/03/2006 : 00:54:20
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| Will do Mike, best to learn to crawl before walking! I did mess around with the first two scale forms, as it seemed to make more sense (and was more enjoyable) to practice things as they flow naturally. I'll go at the one key hot and heavy, and then take the time to really read the part about interconnects (or whatever comes next, CORE-wise). |
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Pruitt
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 05/03/2006 : 10:19:24
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I also got my book late last week. I went through it over the weekend. I spent a little while learning teh first scale form, but after learning the second form, the others were really simple to learn and remember. I'm attributing that a bit to playing a 6. Going across more strings allowed me to quickly see the same pattern in each scale form. The fact that each scale form also starts out with the same pattern as some of the Modes do (which of course makes sense) also made it very easy for me to pick that part up.
It took me a little while to memorize the interconnects, but once I did, everything started to come into place. It's an interesting way of looking at the neck. A bit wierd for me after looking at it from root to root for so long, but it makes a lot of sense. I think it'll take me a while to get used to using this in my normal playing, if I ever can, but it's going to make a huge difference for me in writing lines and improv soloing right away.
I'm working on memorizing the triads and 7ths in each form at the moment. That'll take a little while to keep straight, but all in all, I like the method. I think it would be great for new bassists who aren't stuck with other ways of doing things. But even so, I'm really looking forward to my weekly jazz jam tonight. Heh heh...
I'm definitely recommending this to my freinds and any newbie bassists I run across. Nice work on this Mike! Thanks!
P.S. I also wanted to mention that the Chordal Approach book is very interesting. I'm not a chordal player at all, and I've always had trouble understanding the relationships in reharmonization when I've been shown them in the past. I think I'm finally beginng to understand it a bit now. Now I just need to learn chord voicings and begin to work on this stuff in earnest! I raelly want to get a handle on this as I think it'll be useful for the fledgling jazz project I have going. 
Thanks again!! :)
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michaeldimin
Forum Admin
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Posted - 05/06/2006 : 10:54:47
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Originally posted by Pruitt
I also got my book late last week. I went through it over the weekend. I spent a little while learning teh first scale form, but after learning the second form, the others were really simple to learn and remember. I'm attributing that a bit to playing a 6. Going across more strings allowed me to quickly see the same pattern in each scale form. The fact that each scale form also starts out with the same pattern as some of the Modes do (which of course makes sense) also made it very easy for me to pick that part up.
It took me a little while to memorize the interconnects, but once I did, everything started to come into place. It's an interesting way of looking at the neck. A bit wierd for me after looking at it from root to root for so long, but it makes a lot of sense. I think it'll take me a while to get used to using this in my normal playing, if I ever can, but it's going to make a huge difference for me in writing lines and improv soloing right away.
I'm working on memorizing the triads and 7ths in each form at the moment. That'll take a little while to keep straight, but all in all, I like the method. I think it would be great for new bassists who aren't stuck with other ways of doing things. But even so, I'm really looking forward to my weekly jazz jam tonight. Heh heh...
I'm definitely recommending this to my freinds and any newbie bassists I run across. Nice work on this Mike! Thanks!
P.S. I also wanted to mention that the Chordal Approach book is very interesting. I'm not a chordal player at all, and I've always had trouble understanding the relationships in reharmonization when I've been shown them in the past. I think I'm finally beginng to understand it a bit now. Now I just need to learn chord voicings and begin to work on this stuff in earnest! I raelly want to get a handle on this as I think it'll be useful for the fledgling jazz project I have going.
Thanks again!! :)
This is from another thread on the topic - hope it helps
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What I still have trouble with is remembering the chord tones as I shift around on the neck.
In other words, I know how to stay within the scale. I just haven't nailed the different chord patterns as I move through each form. At least I know what I can practice today during lunch (since that's the only time I can practice nowadays).
That's the next leap. Once you have everything under your fingers (in terms of scales notes), You can look at the appendix of the book to see the arpeggios or, better yet, take each scale form and play them up and down SKIPPING every other note - now you have the arpeggio and all the diatonic chord extensions
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Eddard
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Spain
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Posted - 07/04/2006 : 05:46:30
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Hi Mike, I´m from Spain and I´m very interested in get your 2 books (CORE Method and The Chordal Aproach). Are the shipping costs to Spain including in the 32$ cost, or I have to add an additional cost?
Thank You.
Visit www.guitarramania.com the biggest guitar and bass forum in spanish |
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michaeldimin
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Posted - 07/10/2006 : 08:44:35
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Originally posted by Eddard
Hi Mike, I´m from Spain and I´m very interested in get your 2 books (CORE Method and The Chordal Aproach). Are the shipping costs to Spain including in the 32$ cost, or I have to add an additional cost?
Thank You.
Visit www.guitarramania.com the biggest guitar and bass forum in spanish
I sent you an email. Thanks so much for the interest
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Eddard
Starting Member
Spain
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Posted - 07/23/2006 : 14:58:27
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Originally posted by michaeldimin
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Originally posted by Eddard
Hi Mike, I´m from Spain and I´m very interested in get your 2 books (CORE Method and The Chordal Aproach). Are the shipping costs to Spain including in the 32$ cost, or I have to add an additional cost?
Thank You.
Visit www.guitarramania.com the biggest guitar and bass forum in spanish
I sent you an email. Thanks so much for the interest
Mike
Hi Mike, I´m still wating for your email. I supose you forgot it.
Visit www.guitarramania.com the biggest guitar and bass forum in spanish |
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michaeldimin
Forum Admin
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Posted - 07/24/2006 : 15:11:32
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Originally posted by Eddard
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Originally posted by michaeldimin
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Originally posted by Eddard
Hi Mike, I´m from Spain and I´m very interested in get your 2 books (CORE Method and The Chordal Aproach). Are the shipping costs to Spain including in the 32$ cost, or I have to add an additional cost?
Thank You.
Visit www.guitarramania.com the biggest guitar and bass forum in spanish
I sent you an email. Thanks so much for the interest
Mike
Hi Mike, I´m still wating for your email. I supose you forgot it.
Visit www.guitarramania.com the biggest guitar and bass forum in spanish
I am sorry that you did not get my email. Shipping to Spain is an additional 8.50 US. I will re-email this as well
Thanks
Mike |
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