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03/16/2015
It's a Party! My book comes out tomorrow, and we're having a few parties. From L.A to San Fran, to NYC and in between. And I'll be teaching lessons on the way!
It's a Party! Bass, bass, bass, BOOK! Well, ok, this isn't a bass book. But it's a book. My first real book, and if you're a reader, you'll probably dig it. It comes out tomorrow and we're having a few parties.
08/27/2013
Chris Tarry Lessons is now totally, Completely, and UTTERLY free. That's right. Over 150 video lessons, interviews, and backing tracks all for free. Come and get it: http://christarrylessons.com
Bass Lessons with Chris Tarry Chris Tarry Lessons is more than just video bass lessons: it's a community of bassists who really want to get better, under the guidance of a working pro.
08/12/2013
Yup, my P-bass, she is a Jedi Master. This is her story: http://ow.ly/nQhUA
My P Bass is a Jedi Master How a certain P Bass became the Jedi Master of musical instruments.
08/06/2013
A guest post I wrote for my friend Paul over at The Gigging Bass Player. It's about soundmen, boomies, and bass amps. I talk about it. We sort it out. Everyone's happy. http://ow.ly/nFElX
The Sound Out There New York City bass player Chris Tarry offers advice on dealing with the challenges of live bass sound.
07/30/2013
A little lesson I put together on how to play chords on your bass: http://ow.ly/nsZcW
Let's Talk About Bass Chords - Chris Tarry Ever wanted to play chords on your bass? Here's a quick and simple guide to playing bass chords in a musical and effective way.
07/29/2013
A short clip of me hanging-on with Wayne and Carlock a few weeks ago: http://ow.ly/nc1o4
Wayne Krantz, Keith Carlock, Chris Tarry Wayne Krantz at The 55 Bar, NYC. June 6, 2013 Wayne Krantz, guitar. Keith Carlock, drums. Chris Tarry, bass.
07/26/2013
Are you sunning yourself in the Hudson Valley this weekend? Come check out the great Theo Bleckmann at Bard College. Seriously amazing! http://ow.ly/nc62J
Theo Bleckmann – The Music of Kate Bush Theo Bleckmann: Voice, Laila Biali: Keyboards, Chris Tarry: Bass, Ben Wittman: Drums, Percussion & Glocks, Skye Steele: Strings, voice, guitar
07/24/2013
A little something I wrote on how to end. And by end, I mean a tune. And by ending a tune, I mean damn it helps when the drummer is amazing. http://ow.ly/ng5Lu
It’s All In How You End Last night I played a gig and had a bit of an epiphany. Now, I’m pretty old and have been playing a long time, so as you can imagine, I get excited...
A little something I wrote on writing AND music. The two of them together for the first time, is what I'm sayin', or maybe the last time: http://ow.ly/nbZFa
07/22/2013
And then I decided to try it fast: http://ow.ly/n0ZCE
Electric Bass Soloing #2 Uptempo soloing: inside & out, one chord, in the moment.
07/18/2013
Posted some cool live CT video on my YouTube channel. Various gigs,captured by various people, over various years: http://ow.ly/n0UKL
Chris Tarry Live Various videos of Chris Tarry playing various gigs in various towns. Mostly New York.
07/17/2013
Shot this little video on soloing, and phrasing, and whatever else happened in the moment. Check in out: http://ow.ly/mZDJF