Re: Practice Techniques
David Kaczorowski ( kaczordk@UMDNJ.EDU )
Wed, 12 Feb 1997 18:15:07 -0500 (EST)
If I've learned one thing from the top players from the Philadelphia
area that I've been lucky enough to have had some contact or association
with is that one ought to be concerned with being as complete a musician
as possible. It was suggested I learn how to bow my bass because that
would give me an edge over all the guys that can't. I have yet to play a
gig that requires the ability, but I take great pride in it, and when
the day comes I'll be ready. The same goes for reading. I know another
bassist that can sight read anything like he's played it a hundred times
before (arco or pizz.). Jaco, in his video, says not being able to read
is just like being illiterate. I'm currently trying to get my reading
chops together. This line of thinking can be applied to any number of
examples. I still practice technical facility too. Reputation of
ability or inability can go a long way. There's nothing wrong with setting
high goals. This may sound incredibly silly, but my own personal goal
is virtuosity. I'll probably never attain that, but I'll be the best,
most complete bassist I can be. I don't see anything wrong with this.
peace,
David Kaczorowski
kaczordk@umdnj.edu