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2. playing the bass is the best amount of fun you can have with your clothes on
2.1. playing the bass without your clothes on is unfortable
3. To end the talk, played a tune
3.1. in honor of the 125th year anniversary of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
3.2. Valse miniature
3.2.1. by Serge Koussevitsky
3.2.2. Hear this song on youtube
4. wanted to be taken seriousely as a classical musician
4.1. the bass is very versitile
4.1.1. used in
4.1.1.1. jazz
4.1.1.2. pop
4.1.1.3. rock
4.2. started to play jazz
4.3. then used the bow
4.3.1. lots of contact of the bass with your body
4.3.2. the low tones feel very pleasant
4.4. in classical music setting
4.4.1. it is the foundation
4.4.2. the bass players are actually in control
4.4.3. like a house, you need a solid foundation
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5.2. ...the author
5.2.1. Dominic Seldis
5.2.1.1. http://dominicseldis.com
5.3. ...this talk
5.3.1. Themes
5.3.1.1. Music
5.3.1.2. Humor
5.3.2. Related talks
5.3.3. Reactions
5.3.3.1. @TEDxAms. Must see: @DominicSeldis on his bass: such a funny introduction! Applies to Bass Singers as well! pic.twitter.com/NjDc8RN16W
5.3.4. watch this talk on Youtube
6. the world needs more bass players
6.1. started violin at 4
6.2. changed to bass on 14th
6.2.1. suggested by teacher
6.2.2. because of spectacular lack of talent for the violin
6.3. magnificant moment in my life
6.3.1. becoming a super cool jazz bass player
6.3.2. instantly in love witht the bass
6.3.2.1. found my thing
6.3.2.2. shape
6.3.2.3. size
6.3.2.4. how it felt in my hand
6.3.2.5. loved the sound
6.4. made a living from it
6.4.1. not a great living
6.4.2. but a great way to earn it