McCartney's Hofner

dale_fortune · Post by **dale_fortune** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 11:16 am

Close your eyes when you practice

iamthebassman · Post by **iamthebassman** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 5:19 am

"Side dots are OK when you're starting out, but I think they are unnecessary after you've played a while"

I bow to your expertise and great musicianship but I find when playing and singing McCartney's parts it is often necessary to look at the side dots, there's a lot going on. Plus, I've only been playing since 1976.

rickfan63 · Post by **rickfan63** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 12:21 pm

Gee Ronn, we're just kids! I've only been playing since 1977!

iamthebassman · Post by **iamthebassman** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 12:47 pm

Question is, will we ever grow up?

revolver323 · Post by **revolver323** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 2:05 pm

Ronn: Answer is, no. At least we hope not.
And you know what, I consciously decided to see if I looked at my side dots this week when playing. I didn't. But I DID look at my fret positions, usually just before a song started, especially if it was in a flat key signature (which we do a lot of in church). However, I also played quite a bit from frets 14-16 on all five strings and didn't catch myself looking then. I remember playing "Getting Better" years ago and having a hard time singing it at the same time, but I also did Silly Love Songs" quite a bit and don't recall having to look at all. Maybe some positions just feel better than others.

brammy · Post by **brammy** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 2:41 pm

>Maybe some positions just feel better than others.

I've always thought so.

revolver323 · Post by **revolver323** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 4:22 pm

Yes, but what about the wife??