02/09/2023
Travis Schilling Bass Lessons
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02/09/2023
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02/18/2021
Working out on my new G.Gould GGi5.
03/06/2020
Free Lesson Friday
Reading in the key B major, like last weeks lesson involves a dense key signature with only the tonic and the 4th degree (B and E) played as naturals. Like last week focusing on the non affected notes may be easier than focusing on the 5 remaining accidentals.
Many times when we read as bassist we deal with repetitious rhythms per the nature of our job of holding the groove down. When reading if we identify rhythmic repetition we can be allow ourselves to relax a bit and give more energy to focus on our note accuracy. This approach does come with a responsibility and you need to be careful that you don't get lulled into a false sense of security because when that rhythm does change you have to be ready for it. I myself and many of my students have had this problem and the only solution is counting, and looking ahead.
The exercise focuses on several specific rhythmic cadences that change almost every four measures. Try feeling each as a simple groove for the first several measures and begin your count on the measure that directly precedes a rhythmic change.
Happy practicing!
03/01/2020
Wow, look at that key signature!
F # Major is the second most dense sharp key signature regarding accidentals.
CHOOSE THE PATH OF LEAST RESISTANCE!
In many instances regarding dense key signatures it will be easier to focus on the note(s) that are not affected, rather than all the notes that are. A quick examination of the key of F # will reveal that all the notes of the key have a sharp designation with the exception of B (4th degree), keeping in mind this one note may be easier than trying to deal with the six notes that have accidentals.
Happy practicing!
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BIO
Travis has studied with world-renowned bassist and bass educator Joe Hubbard, as well as Anthony Cox (Joe Lavano, John Scofield), James Anton (Johnny Lang), Terry Burns and Gary Raynor (Prairie Home Companion). He is accomplished on double bass, 4 and 5 string electric bass and is known for his ability to perform in a multitude of musical styles including, but not exclusive to jazz, rock, country and musical theater.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Travis Schilling attended McNally Smith College of Music in the spring of 1998. After graduating top of his class in 2000 with both his artist and advanced artist diploma as well as receiving an outstanding achievement award from the bass department Travis began performing and touring with Minneapolis blues vocal phenom Renee Austin.
After several years performing with Renee, Travis moved back to Michigan and began preparation to attend Wayne State University in Detroit. During this time Travis had the fortune to study with Detroit bass legend Danny Pliskow as well as Western University’s Tom Knific. Travis ultimately decided not to attend school in Detroit, but spent a year working the Michigan music scene performing in jazz ensembles on Mackinaw Island and doing musical theater engagements including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Forever Plaid, Chaps and Little Shop of Horrors.
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