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Forum: Jazz Corner 11-08-2010, 02:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 29,244
Posted By Bin Hire
The metronome on 2 and 4 is quite a common...

The metronome on 2 and 4 is quite a common practice in my experience. It works like a back beat. Definitely harder at fast tempos to get going.
Forum: The Bull Pit 11-08-2010, 01:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,662
Posted By Bin Hire
I've just bought a goldfish. I've decided to call...

I've just bought a goldfish. I've decided to call him Falah, after my father.
I've bought a bowl for him to live in. He seems happy and looks at me quite frequently.
I feed him food from a packet. ...
Forum: Modern Handmade Basses 11-02-2010, 12:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 46,192
Posted By Bin Hire
Adrian I really liked your site. It was simple to...

Adrian I really liked your site. It was simple to find my way around. Your basses are very beautiful. Thank you.
Forum: The Bull Pit 11-02-2010, 12:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,662
Posted By Bin Hire
I liked that story Terry. Sausage sounds like a...

I liked that story Terry.
Sausage sounds like a special dog. Makes me wish I had a pet. When I was young we had a few chickens. The trouble with choosing a pet is that you don't want one you might...
Forum: The Bull Pit 10-28-2010, 02:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,662
Posted By Bin Hire
I'm interested. Why did you call your dog Byron?

I'm interested.
Why did you call your dog Byron?
Forum: The Bull Pit 10-25-2010, 02:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,662
Posted By Bin Hire
I don't actually have a pet. If I did I'd choose...

I don't actually have a pet. If I did I'd choose a Tuatara. The Tuatara looks like a lizard, but is not. It is a reptile. They grow to be very old, like double basses. That is why I like them.
Forum: Jazz Corner 10-14-2010, 04:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 28,104
Posted By Bin Hire
Terry I think I understand what you are saying. I...

Terry I think I understand what you are saying. I like the idea. The whole of your playing draws from the parts. You are saying that practice is the same. At least that is what I think you are...
Forum: The Bull Pit 10-11-2010, 03:32 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 234,956
Posted By Bin Hire
What does this mean. Sorry for my ignorance. Tim...

What does this mean. Sorry for my ignorance. Tim I would value hearing your thoughts on this topic.
Thank you.
Forum: Jazz Corner 10-03-2010, 12:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 28,104
Posted By Bin Hire
I agree that the bow is easier to play fast 8th...

I agree that the bow is easier to play fast 8th notes. It seems like we're working in tandom. I was playing 8th notes today at about 300bpm. Still work to do though. Sometimes my note choices were...
Forum: Member Bass Clips [DB] 09-30-2010, 11:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 21,204
Posted By Bin Hire
I've just watched All Of Me. I'll come back and...

I've just watched All Of Me. I'll come back and watch more. Unfortunatley I have only a little free time today. Very nice playing by everybody! I especially liked the nice tightness of each soloist....
Forum: Jazz Corner 09-30-2010, 04:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 28,104
Posted By Bin Hire
Sorry, after posting I just read this thread. ...

Sorry, after posting I just read this thread.
http://www.smithbassforums.com/showthread.php?t=1393
Are you still using Bel Cantos?
I have Weichs at present.
Forum: Jazz Corner 09-30-2010, 04:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 28,104
Posted By Bin Hire
Richard what strings are you using? Are stiff...

Richard what strings are you using?
Are stiff or soft strings better for fast pizzicato?
I thank you sincerely for your advice.
Forum: Jazz Corner 09-28-2010, 05:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 28,104
Posted By Bin Hire
Thank you Eric. Very poetic. Thank you too Ken....

Thank you Eric. Very poetic.
Thank you too Ken. I am humbled to learn from your vast experience.
I don't think that I will ever get to be a pro player in New York. But I listen to what you say. ...
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 09-27-2010, 02:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,226
Posted By Bin Hire
Many thanks Anselm for your warm welcome....

Many thanks Anselm for your warm welcome. Apologies for not replying sooner.
Forum: Jazz Corner 09-27-2010, 02:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 28,104
Posted By Bin Hire
Playing and improvining fast 8th notes.

The bassist on this clip (the second one)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9xf-1h7LnU&p=8F05FB7AA05C9DDA&playnext=1&index=24
is running 8th notes at roughly 336bpm when he solos.
I've watched it...
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 09-23-2010, 02:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,226
Posted By Bin Hire
Hi I'm new

My name is Badi al Zaman, but I'm called Bin.
I moved from Bahrain to Lower Hutt in 1982 when I was 14. I attended Hutt Valley High School and started playing the bass in the orchestra. I mean the...
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