That’s exactly correct. Learning songs is a great way to practice. It’s like getting on the road and driving, as opposed to spending all your time in a simulator.
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@TNKA36, @Barney, @T_dub , @John_E , @JT :
Thank you for the kind words and input.
I used to work more on my flying fingers, but all my practice has fallen apart in recent months. I kind of depend on this challenge just to pick up the bass these days. It is a godsend to me, I would probably have given up on playing if it wasn’t for that.
@John_E : As far as moving when I’m playing: It helps me keep time and feel where the beat is. I actually find it hard to play when I am trying to be still. Even when I practice sitting down I have to move my legs or my head. It is weird, because I hate dancing and am terrible at it, but I Also can’t not move when the music is on.
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I don’t think that is weird, I am the same way. Dancing to me is a circle pit 
I need to move a leg, or tap a foot, or bob my head, something more then just moving fingers or I find it hard to keep time as well.
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Joe Dart approves… check out the head bobbing on this one 
Anyway, on topic, I’m hoping to record Hound Dog later today.
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Oh I don’t think it’s weird, I wish I could play and dance at the same time!
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Here’s my submission. Couple blips as normal, but I think it went alright overall. Had the song memorized which helped.
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Great job @JT
Only thing I hear is the lack of the rest after the root notes. This is the bit that’s hanging me up a little still (hoping to record today). Should be a bit of a pronounced gap after the root.
Great tone as usual. Well done!
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Good point. I was oblivious to the rests. Oops!
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They are trickier than one thinks!
They had me messed up a bit as I forgot them at first too then saw others nail them, had to go back and get a different groove.
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Here is mine.
This is my Gretsch G5123 Special Edition using a '59 Bassman sim.
Neck 100%, Bridge 30%, about 30% up from bass side of tone control.
I thought the bass fit the tune.
What I am learning in this challange (and in my sax lessons too) is that I do a better job on songs I really like vs. are assigned. One could take this two ways…
- Only do songs you like (I keep thinking this is the way).
- Press on and see if it evens out (heck, only 44 more to go, right?
This song was infinitely easier sitting down, but forced myself to stand, again hoping this evens out over time @PamPurrs!
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I’m at a very noisy Memorial day event right now, but will listen to it when I get home.
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Good Job, Nicely Done. 
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Great job. I can hear the rests for sure in yours.
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Thanks. Had a few flubs though.
Some I left in, some I used to learn the “takes” and looping feature in abelton to fix……shhhhh 
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Nice job, it sounds great. I love the hollow body, what kind is it?
As far as standing, once you get used to it, playing is much easier (at least it is for me). Trying to play sitting down is extremely awkward to me, plus I have a hard time keeping the rhythm when sitting.
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Thanks Pam!
It’s a Gretsch.
I tried every hollow body out there and love these. This is a G5123. It was a special edition they did for guitar center a couple years ago.
The current one is a 5440 or 5442 in short scale (red). Styling a little different but generally the same.
Crazy good tone and sounds great unplugged for sitting around. So much so that I’m ditching my Acoustic electric.
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Tone and plays was nice John @JT ,
There appears to be a little issue with the syncing 
Other than that very good,
Cheers Brian
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Very nice John @John_E ,
Great tone and right in the groove, good to see you standing 
Cheers Brian
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Yeah. I can’t figure out what is causing the syncing issues. Might be user error and might be the hardware/software. If I sync the beginning of the song, the end of the song goes out of sync and vice-versa. It’s frustrating…
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