The BassBuzz 2 Week TECHNIQUE Challenge

That’s what I did, then dropped the WAV into reaper.

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@JoshFossgreen Some clarification would be a bit helpful.

I had to practice 1-3 a bit first just to get the basic tab and rhythm down.
Lvl 4 for me was like Bozzerwolf’s example for lvl 5. Even after about 20 mins solid practice on just lvl 4 @ 50% I was still flubbing it hard.

I was gonna bow out cause I’m pretty sure 10mins a day might get me proficient with the tabs but not the actual exercises as well. I figured these were more advanced than I am currently since I can’t even get the fretting down let alone focus on the plucking.

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I took a video of my newb self not being able to keep up. My laptop microphone barely heard anything. So I’m out. I think these may be more advanced than me anyway.

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I think we should just share the initial video, even if it’s not perfect. If you practice for 10 minutes every day for 14 days, you’ll see a significant improvement and likely learn a lot along the way. :blush: It’s a challenge where it’s totally okay to make mistakes, because the goal is to see how much you can progress in two weeks. Use your phone or something to record a video and audio clip, and then upload it. Maybe this is something for @cheeze_pizza or @dlamson13 ?

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At the PC now @sunDOG, do you still need it ?

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I’ll try to work it out I’ve the next day or two… :face_with_spiral_eyes:

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I practiced the rhythm and memorizing the tab of level 2 and 3. I can’t play level 3 at 100 percent, I’ll keep practise. Tomorrow I’ll start the exercises, I like them, independent of the actual challenge.

Level 1 second attempt

Level 2 second attempt

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If I went into each 100% cold, you’d have a video of me staring at the screen like I’d never picked up a bass in my life, while I fumbled the first level, let alone any of the ones after it.

1-3 took about 5 to 10 mins each to get to a point where they were comparable to yours I guess. i.e recognizable but still making mistakes.

4 as said, 20-30 mins at 50% and I was still tripping all over myself.

That’s why I’d like a little clarification on just how green Josh wants those first video’s, because if the objective is to have a first video practicing the actual exercise, which for lvl 4 is the plucking finger order, then I would have thought we really need to have the basic fretting down first before worrying about what the plucking fingers are doing.

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https://www.dropbox.com/t/cRBLvP8mREDwyUyo

Let me know if that link works for you! :slight_smile:
(Expires on the 25th of August)

Everybody else that needs… that just crude wave.
Should be ready to use!

EDIT: Also in discord - main channel for those that have issues with dropbox!

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Thanks a lot!!

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That is also a start:-) I think he wants us to get it somewhat under the skin, but the idea is that level 5 should be really hard unless you are pro or something. So if you stare on day one and play it on day 14, I guess you will make it into @JoshFossgreen next video. :slight_smile:

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If someone can make a guitar pro file out of the tab, it would be great.

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This is the perfect description for my video at 50%:sweat_smile:

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I plan to give this a go too :sunglasses: I haven’t watched the video yet so I’ll try to absorb the instructions tomorrow, hopefully all will make sense.

From some of your comments, it sounds like it could be a very tough challenge :sweat_smile:

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I can do that, just give me some time. :slight_smile:

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Great :hugs:I’ve tried to doit but couldn’t even put the first half note in the tab. I definitely need to watch some tutorials.

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Not sure if this works:-) Dropbox Think you can download it and then open it in GP. Hope it helps. :slight_smile:

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Downloaded it also! Thanks!

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Great!!! It works, thank you so much!

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Took me a minute or ten to wrap my head around level one. It’s like Josh’s own version of Billie Jean :joy:

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