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Old 02-24-2010, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Eric Hochberg View Post
Could you explain why they sound wrong on a 5er?
Sorry, I wasn't clear. I mean that playing them without 'either' a 5 or ext. sounds wrong. By jumping up for the lower notes and then continuing the run ascending or decending is what I was referring to.

Playing them as written can be done only on a 5, ext or de-tuned. A regular 4 string bass you have to cheat and play 'up' those notes that are below the 'E'.
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