Members bleepo Posted July 17, 2007 Members Share Posted July 17, 2007 For some reason, I can't nail the intro part of Tool's The Pot. Can anyone give me some insight on how to count that? I've got the rest of the song, except the intro, and that riff an octave down. I don't listen to tool, and was given less than 24 hours to learn it. The drummer and guitards have known since wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dragon9666 Posted July 17, 2007 Members Share Posted July 17, 2007 I don't know want to say man. Feel it out. Justin C. is in the new bass player mag. :cool:I think the pot is in 4/4. Don't quote me on that though.Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members been_effected Posted July 17, 2007 Members Share Posted July 17, 2007 thats what I do dude, count in 4/4 I admit that it takes practice and a keen ear to learn it, I had to giggle when there was a guy who posted a vid on youtube about how to play it and he was playing the riff wrong... I could tab it out for you in Guitar Pro with the right timing if you want but I'll get sued Or if you got a mic, try and do a {censored}ty recording and post it up? we might be able to help you out with your timing that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members funkymonk77 Posted July 17, 2007 Members Share Posted July 17, 2007 its easy to play, just get the rythm down with maynards voice and you should be good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted July 17, 2007 Members Share Posted July 17, 2007 Here's two things to help you. This is Walbassplayer...he is a JC nut! All of his tabs & videos are dedicated to help a player learn the songs properly... Tabs:http://www.tooltabs.net/tabs/tool/bass/10,000%20Days/The%20Pot.htm Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ_lbxoBNSs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SpaceGhost Posted July 17, 2007 Members Share Posted July 17, 2007 This is Walbassplayer...he is a JC nut! All of his tabs & videos are dedicated to help a player learn the songs properly...Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ_lbxoBNSs Excellent tone but his hand-technique (or lack thereof) drives me nuuuuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted July 17, 2007 Members Share Posted July 17, 2007 Excellent tone but his hand-technique (or lack thereof) drives me nuuuuts. Justin or Walbassplayer? Both of em' get the job done just fine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SpaceGhost Posted July 17, 2007 Members Share Posted July 17, 2007 Justin or Walbassplayer? Both of em' get the job done just fine... Walbassplayer. It's just a pet peeve I watched a few of his videos and there are times when he'll play C and D at the 15th and 17th frets on his low D string instead of playing them at the third and fifth frets on the A string - just barely making it back in time to play the lower notes again. It's just inefficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted July 17, 2007 Members Share Posted July 17, 2007 Walbassplayer. It's just a pet peeve I watched a few of his videos and there are times when he'll play C and D at the 15th and 17th frets on his low D string instead of playing them at the third and fifth frets on the A string - just barely making it back in time to play the lower notes again. It's just inefficient. I know exactly what you mean, but he's playing it exactly how Justin plays it. He's seen them so many times and analyzed exactly what he was doing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Incubitabus Posted July 18, 2007 Members Share Posted July 18, 2007 Walbassplayer. It's just a pet peeve I watched a few of his videos and there are times when he'll play C and D at the 15th and 17th frets on his low D string instead of playing them at the third and fifth frets on the A string - just barely making it back in time to play the lower notes again. It's just inefficient. Efficiency isn't the end-all, especially when playing in drop-d. I subscribe to the theory that I could play an identical "G" on all 4 (or 5) strings, but it's overtones and weight will feel different. Because of this, when you want something to sound heavier, its better to climb up a low string than go across the neck. Watch Dirk Lance (Incubus), Tim Commerford (Rage Against The Machine), Traa Daniels (P.O.D.), etc. They all will use a higher neck position in lieu of going across the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Apendecto Posted July 18, 2007 Members Share Posted July 18, 2007 I know exactly what you mean, but he's playing it exactly how Justin plays it. He's seen them so many times and analyzed exactly what he was doing... Interesting. I saw his video on 46&2 and wondered why he didn't use his pinky...maybe JC doesn't either. Yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members snd4c Posted July 18, 2007 Members Share Posted July 18, 2007 Best thing to do is subdivide. so if its in 4/4 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 (and being the upbeats) or you can subdivide more than that if you choose. I find it helps me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SpaceGhost Posted July 18, 2007 Members Share Posted July 18, 2007 Efficiency isn't the end-all, especially when playing in drop-d. I subscribe to the theory that I could play an identical "G" on all 4 (or 5) strings, but it's overtones and weight will feel different. Because of this, when you want something to sound heavier, its better to climb up a low string than go across the neck.Watch Dirk Lance (Incubus), Tim Commerford (Rage Against The Machine), Traa Daniels (P.O.D.), etc. They all will use a higher neck position in lieu of going across the neck. That's true and all but when your technique or choice of notes effects your fluency, it's time to go what works the easiest. To me, at least, it makes more sense for a guitarist if he's in D and uses notes above the 12th fret because it's easier for them to play power chords with one finger. It's a matter of preference, definitely. But. When your playing is sloppy it's time to reconsider what choice to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Incubitabus Posted July 18, 2007 Members Share Posted July 18, 2007 That's true and all but when your technique or choice of notes effects your fluency, it's time to go what works the easiest. To me, at least, it makes more sense for a guitarist if he's in D and uses notes above the 12th fret because it's easier for them to play power chords with one finger. It's a matter of preference, definitely. But. When your playing is sloppy it's time to reconsider what choice to use. If you're playing on an original track or on a recording, I would agree, but otherwise, practice makes perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted July 18, 2007 Members Share Posted July 18, 2007 Interesting. I saw his video on 46&2 and wondered why he didn't use his pinky...maybe JC doesn't either.Yo. Well...maybe not exactly like that, but the same notes & positions at least. I'm not sure if JC uses his pinky. I do whenever I play Tool...but that's me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dragon9666 Posted July 18, 2007 Members Share Posted July 18, 2007 Thanks for the links! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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