Because it Sounds Good

On this "Friday the 13th" installment of @yamahamusicusa #silentbass and @laklandbasses Friday, we will discuss the school of "because it sounds good". I can't tell u how many times I have heard this..."I don't need to know what I'm doing, I have an inborn sense...I just feel it and it sounds good... ". Understand, I'm not discounting this...it is real...BUT...IMO..adding an understanding of WHY what was done to sound good can really be a benefit to ur playing. This way it can be repeated or evolved into purposeful creativity, not just throwing notes in the air and hoping something good comes out. Now, I'm not saying one needs a PhD in music theory, but a working knowledge of the fundamentals will go a long way. In addition, a great byproduct here is, as you start to explore the "whats and whys ", what "sounds good" to u will start to expand. I have seen countless students over the years expand their harmonic and melodic pallet as they study, resulting in  improved playing and composing abilities. Ok, as usual how? First, study the fundamentals. Go as far as u feel comfortable...no requirements here. U will find that ur desire to explore and go deeper will increase the more u understand. Get a teacher, find a book, ask a friend or colleague, find an online course...whatever. Second, make it a habit to define what u play. Even after the fact. Find out WHY u liked what u played or wrote. U will be pleasantly surprised what ur doing now, and how much more u will be able to do as u progress. As always, I invite your insights. #yamahamusicusa #makewaves #pirastro #glasserny #laklandbasses #sitstrings #tsunamicables #philjonesbass #uptonbassstringinstrumentcompany #basslessons  #remotelessons #www.charleysabatino.com