Is Flea considered a really good bassist? - Straight Dope
May 22, 2012 · Yes. Flea is highly regarded among other bassists and musicians. redtail23 May 22, 2012, 6:11pm 5. This is another good one. link. Sir_T-Cups May 22, 2012, 6:20pm 6. Marley23: He’s not considered really good, he’s considered fucking incredible. (I’m not swearing at you; the profanity is required.)
What Piano Ditty Uses Knuckles? - Straight Dope
May 14, 2009 · The bass in “The Flea Waltz” sounds very familiar. <SNIP> Sounds like part of the Merrie Melodies song. There’s more to the knuckle song than just those black keys. After you do the knuckle part back and forth twice and then forward twice more, you hit C C# D D# E E E. (at least, I think that’s the right notes and can’t explain the ...
Old shellac records - Factual Questions - Straight Dope
Aug 13, 2005 · There’s no way a modern electric stylus with a tracking force of a couple of grams can hurt a shellac record. I guess you already know that an LP stylus won’t work well for playing 78s. The nominal groove width for 78s is 3.0 mils, while for LPs it’s 0.7 mils. To get good-sounding results, you really need a 78 stylus.
What muppet does Michael Steele most resemble?
ZipperJJ March 13, 2009, 1:04pm 3. Jon Stewart keeps comparing him to Mr. Johnson, the “Fat Blue” Muppet that is often the straight man for Grover the waiter. Monkey_Chews March 13, 2009, 1:42pm 4. I had to do some Googling. The only Michael Steele I’ve ever heard of is the bass player from the Bangles. Loach March 13, 2009, 2:44pm 5.
"The Devil Went Down to Georgia" - Who was better: Johnny or …
Nov 22, 2018 · Taken as a whole and not just viewing the fiddle part, the devil’s has a groovy, driving bass line and some some solid guitar work. And while it might be argued that using the Band of Demons as his back-up band might be cheating, it’s the devil for chrissake, what did you expect? Johnny cheated as well by writing lyrics and singing.
How many strings? - Cafe Society - Straight Dope Message Board
Dinsdale September 20, 2024, 12:50pm 5. Good lord. I’ve played with countless guitarists, and have encountered a grand total of ONE guy who makes good use of his 12-string. I’d suggest most folk make insufficient use out of the 6 strings they have. My main instrument is upright bass.
What is the origin of your SDMB name? - Straight Dope
Oct 17, 2020 · I just talked about this in a recent MMP thread: I used to be big into NASCAR racing. I’m not anymore (more on that later). I got my NASCAR fandom from my late father, but I did not inherit his mechanical aptitude. He was a customizing wizard, and converted many old hunks of junk into some of the most beautiful cars I’ve ever seen. It was his passion. So back …
Anyone remember a Trivia game: Guess the event from the date …
5 days ago · A few years ago a friend showed me a game he had gotten as a present. It had a pile of cards (the size of Trivial Pursuit cards). On one side there were a date and a location - the player answers with the event that occurred in that place at …
How are stats recorded on a hook and ladder play (American …
Sep 15, 2023 · In a hook and ladder play, the quarterback throws downfield to a receiver, the receiver laterals back to another player, and that player (attempts to) run for more yards. How are the stats recorded on such a play? Let’s say the QB throws 10 yards downfield. The WR catches it and laterals it back 2 yards to the running back. The RB runs 22 yards, for a total play of 30 …
Why Don't Rock Musicians Need Musical Scores? - Straight Dope
F.U.Shakespeare July 20, 2008, 11:14pm 2. The material is easier to memorize than classical – generally not many chords. Scores wouldn’t really help with distractions and the like. Many rock musicians can’t read music, so they have to be able to get by from memory or cues.