Music from TMV8888

This is my massive solo bass album. It has taken me a very long time to complete, as it is 19 tracks in length. If you're into very progressive/technical music, you'll probably dig this. I really need all the help and support I can possibly get, so if its not too much trouble, tell a friend about this.

http://tomurderamachine.bandcamp.com/al ... e-part-one

http://tomurderamachine.bandcamp.com/al ... e-part-two

Comments and such are always welcome!

I dig it, man. Jazzy prog is pretty awesome.

^ Thank you sir. Glad you dig it, even though the shovel required for such a task is quite hefty.

Hey tmv, i just took up bass and I've been playing the guitar for 5 years. Do u have any advice? Oh and how do u avoid getting blisters? Nice stuff btw!!!

^ Blisters? hahaha. I apologize, but there is literally NO way to avoid the blisters. They will happen, and they will heal and become callused. It is all you can hope for.

As far as bass goes, What type of advice are you looking for? Can you be more specific?

Originally posted by tmv8888

^ Blisters? hahaha. I apologize, but there is literally NO way to avoid the blisters. They will happen, and they will heal and become callused. It is all you can hope for.

As far as bass goes, What type of advice are you looking for? Can you be more specific?

I need advice on slapping and plucking.

^ start with the thumb... Forget every other finger exists, and become ONE with the thumb. Keep smashing those strings until you notice your accuracy improving, and eventually, your thumb knuckle will become the human equivalent of a hammer in a piano ready to strike the strings haha. Seriously though. Work with nothing but the thumb until you get the hang of it. Create grooves using JUST the thumb and nothing else. When you get solid enough with that, then the plucking comes in.

Originally posted by tmv8888

^ start with the thumb... Forget every other finger exists, and become ONE with the thumb. Keep smashing those strings until you notice your accuracy improving, and eventually, your thumb knuckle will become the human equivalent of a hammer in a piano ready to strike the strings haha. Seriously though. Work with nothing but the thumb until you get the hang of it. Create grooves using JUST the thumb and nothing else. When you get solid enough with that, then the plucking comes in.

Thanks man!

Impressive stuff man! I really like thirst and spriggan.

^ Thank you sir for taking the time to check it out. Really helps quite a bit!