PostPosted:Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:03 am
Woops!
You are correct, Sir!
Edited to reflect correct chords.
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PostPosted:Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:44 am
PostPosted:Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:48 am
CaptainTrips wrote:...My drummer is always on me about counting while I play though...I would remind him that the goal is to never have to count it ever again, and just be able to play it as if it was as natural as any other time sig.
PostPosted:Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:50 am
Pete B. wrote:Woops!upon reflection, edited to reflect your reflection.
You are correct, Sir!
Edited to reflect correct chords.
PostPosted:Fri Oct 03, 2008 12:38 pm
Is it bad not to count. I never really learned how to count. I usually just play by ear and know the wierd changes and what not. I would like to learn how to count though. Got an suggestions on how to start learning to count?
PostPosted:Fri Oct 03, 2008 12:58 pm
spacehead333 wrote:Got an suggestions on how to start learning to count?Always be aware of the One (both of them, when playing TOO
) Know where it is, and where it is not. Know this, you must.PostPosted:Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:07 pm
spacehead333 wrote:Is it bad not to count. I never really learned how to count. I usually just play by ear and know the wierd changes and what not. I would like to learn how to count though. Got an suggestions on how to start learning to count?
Oddly enough, I count with my teeth.
It works great unless you need to sing. Then adjust to tapping foot as needed.
PostPosted:Sat Oct 04, 2008 7:43 am
Then, after you establish the "ONE", it's followed by a "two", typically. We'll get to the next few numbers later - baby steps. 
Sorry, I couldn't resist!!
Sorry, I couldn't resist!!
PostPosted:Sat Oct 04, 2008 8:47 am
here's Pappy and the crew doing estimated from our Potter show..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUcK-HpoVy0
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUcK-HpoVy0
www.theCAUSEjams.com
PostPosted:Sat Oct 04, 2008 9:13 am
Very funny. Im talking about wierd times. What songs have wierd timings to learn them.
PostPosted:Sat Oct 04, 2008 9:43 am
spacehead333 wrote:Very funny. Im talking about wierd times. What songs have wierd timings to learn them.No, no - I know what you meant....I'm just a cornball and can never resist cracking a terrible joke.
Ever play The 11? FUN!!!!
PostPosted:Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:29 am
I avoid "counting" all together. Just focus on the riff you're playing and listen to the other members of the band. Eventually the rhythm becomes subconcious and then you become one with Bob Weir.
One with Weir... that is the answer
just ask Strummin'
One with Weir... that is the answer
just ask Strummin'
PostPosted:Sun Oct 05, 2008 6:49 pm
BOUKINATOR wrote:I avoid "counting" all together. Just focus on the riff you're playing and listen to the other members of the band. Eventually the rhythm becomes subconcious and then you become one with Bob Weir.I agree, correct and WORD!
One with Weir... that is the answer
just ask Strummin'
Bouk doesn't count and it shows.
Personally, I think counting is either:
1 - you know it
2 - you play it
Some people get to 2 from 1. Others need to always count.
Sadly, I think everyone needs to know how to count even if they don't have to. Bouk has a good sense of timing and I'm guessing he doesn't count, but can!!
I'll say this about not counting - you will FUCK UP the return to the Bm on "Playin'" if you don't hit on the 14th...
PostPosted:Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:54 am
strumminsix wrote:I'll say this about not counting - you will FUCK UP the return to the Bm on "Playin'" if you don't hit on the 14th...I think you HIT it on the 15 (count 14, then hit on the next beat, right?)
PostPosted:Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:01 am
pappypgh wrote:Yes, sorry. Dammit. meant AFTERstrumminsix wrote:I'll say this about not counting - you will FUCK UP the return to the Bm on "Playin'" if you don't hit on the 14th...I think you HIT it on the 15 (count 14, then hit on the next beat, right?)