[Dixielandjazz] Dan Augustine

[James Kashishian]

>Still want to learn how to improvise (i hear it in my head, but can't
play it) 

Dan, you've got the perfect record collection to learn with.  Put on a
record, listen to the bass line, and copy it.  Play it note by note the
same, and you'll start catching the changes.  Don't sweat the theory,
just use your ears.  Once you're able to hear the changes, you can start
adding your own notes.  Eventually, you can train yourself to aurally
block out the recorded tuba and take his place.  Play your "solo" during
the piano or banjo solo, and the rest of the time....do your rhythm bit.


Do it, do it, and do it some more. It will happen for you.  Perhaps your
biggest hurdle will be because you know too much theory, which may sound
peculiar, but your "head" may be getting in the way of your "ears".

Jim