EMMY-HANDOFGOD BLOG

Adedayo Ajayi started playing the piano at the age of five (5). He is a graduate of Sociology and Anthropology from the Ekiti State University. He was raised in music home where his Dad is a pianist/organist, his brother a keyboardist while his mum and sister are great singers. Dplus as he is fondly called, during his secondary school days, was always outstanding at events and occasions. As a kid, his skills and showmanship during his performances were quite impressive and as a result, many musicians willingly made him their mentor. He started playing music professionally in 2009, and in that same year, he won best musician and ‎keys player in Ekiti. ‎Adedayo Ajayi A.K.A DPLUS has been able to carve a niche for himself as result. He is currently one of ‎Nigeria's most influential producer and pianist. ‎He has worked with a lot of Artist both secular and gospel amongst who are Lagbaja,  Banky W, MI, Wizboy, Humble smith, Ruby Gyang, Isaiah Samson and many others.

7th Exercise (Lesson Five)  C E G B (MAJOR 7th)                      C A F D (MINOR 7th)                                                           E G B D (MINOR 7th)                       E C A F (MAJOR 7th) G B D F (DOMINANT 7th)                G E C A (MINOR 7th)                                                           B D F A (Half DIMINISHED Or MINOR 7th Flat 5).                               G E C A (MINOR 7th) G B D F (DOMINANT 7th)                                                                        E C A F (MAJOR 7th) E G B D (Minor 7th)                                                                                    C A F D (MINOR 7 th)     C E G B ( MAJOR 7th) A F D B D ( HALF DIMINISHED OR MINOR 7th Flat 5) Remember:  You don’t jump from level 1 to 5!    You have to go through 1,2,3,4 then 5. If you skip the process of learning, you will have to go back soon or later. #EmmyHandOfGod

In this new bass lesson  (Lesson Four), I'm showing you how to play the  Major Scale Structural Exercise . Take your time and be patient, l earning basic bass exercises is a prerequisite for licks, runs, phrase etc. Remember, becoming a great musician is a lifetimes worth of study... You don’t jump from level 1 to 5!  You have to go through 1,2,3,4 then 5.  If you skip the process of learning, you will have to go back soon or later. so enjoy the ride! #EmmyHandOfGod

In this new bass lesson, I'm showing you how to play the  Four Notes Fragment  Major Scale Exercise. Once you've started to get to grips with these exercises you can start to apply them to different scales.  Remember:  You don’t jump from level 1 to 5!    You have to go through 1,2,3,4 then 5. If you skip the process of learning, you will have to go back soon or later.

LESSON TWO Learning basic bass exercises is a prerequisite for licks, runs, phrase etc. Remember:  You don’t jump from level 1 to 5!    You have to go through 1,2,3,4 then 5. If you skip the process of learning, you will have to go back soon or later. #EmmyHandOfGod

As a young musician, I always want to play great Basslines, licks, Runs and also play sweet melodies over chord changes, but I couldn't because I skipped the process of learning. I later went back to learning the basic things. Every day I get messages from young bass players, and all they are interested in is RUNS and LICKS... You don’t jump from level 1 to 5!   You have to go through 1,2,3,4 then 5. If you skip the process of learning, you will have to go back soon or later. #EmmyHandOfGod LESSON ONE #EmmyHandOfGod

The amazing Adedayo Ajayi (@_DPLUS), is a premium pianist and one of Nigeria's finest top producers based in Lagos. He ‎sent this dope backing track to my friend, Godwin Hillary (@t2love166) who is currently one of Abuja and nigeria's super talented musician and producer.  The track sounded so inspiring that i couldn't help but to quickly jump on it... Godwin Hillary (@t2love166)  Emmy-HandOfGod & Godwin Hillary To watch more videos on this blog, click here

Tye Tribbett is an epitome of excellence and a great mentor to countless thousands of musicians around the world today.  His life and style of music has greatly influence me so today I decided to do a bass cover of BETTER by this great man of God Tye Tribbett.  Feel free to share, drop your comments and subscribe to this blog and my YouTube channel. Tye Tribbett - Better (Bass Cover)  #EmmyHandOfGod Click here for more videos

There is this Funk groove pattern i stumbled into while i was doing my daily warm-up exercises and I just felt I should share with other bass players via this platform...I tagged it #Emmy‎HandOfGodBassChallenge. The idea is to have a community of bass players who are willing to pick up the Challenge (#Emmy‎HandOfGodBassChallenge) to engage and challenge bass players in love (Not competing) thereby inspiring and encouraging us to remain focus and steadfast in this CALLING irrespective of the challenges of life.

One of the ‎most respected musicians and educators in Abuja, FCT and Nigeria at large, Emuoboghare Abiodun Emmanuel started is music career singing in children choir after which he learnt how to play the bass guitar at the age of 12 in his home town at Warri, Delta State, Nigeria.  At age 18, he started playing professionally and was regarded as one of the most influential musicians and bass player in and outside Nigeria. Read more