Think of the weight of the phrase.
“Don’t Phrase Bar By Bar ”- Martan Mann
Music Quotes
“There Is Something Special About Losing Yourself In The Sound ”- Martan Mann
Don’t think about your fingers. Listen to the sound.
“The Bass Player’s Journey Never Ends ”- Martan Mann
It’s a total journey.
“The Secret Of Creative Playing Is Not What You Are Playing, It’s What You Are Hearing ”- Martan Mann
You only play a fraction of what you are hearing in your head.
“Jazz Chemistry Is Achieved When Each Musician Knows His Role ”- Martan Mann
Know what you are supposed to do.
“Chord Names Keep You From Seeing Reality ”- Martan Mann
The reality is what you hear.
“Listening Breeds Ideas ”- Martan Mann
Wait for the ideas.
“If You Want To Be A Pro, Practice To A Metronome ”- Martan Mann
The metronome has to be inside you always.
“The Audience Will Love You If You Resolve Ideas ”- Martan Mann
Always hear the last note of your phrases.
“You Don’t Learn It All And Retire ”- Martan Mann
Retire? What is that?