Gomez68

Rip Rico you were the sound of my youth !! Ah the specials and ska scene have a big void left!! Aww gutted !!

I'm a newbie and having lessons with Jon Caulfield in Cardiff ( if you live in South Wales give him a look up) he is probably the best tutor you could ask for ! I have never played any musical instrument and always loved bass. I'm now in month ten and I'm no natural ha. However my point is having a 121 lesson not only inspires but motivates you to learn. It's become a bit obsessional learning new techniques etc and I always have things to learn that build on my skill set and although it's a slow process for me, I feel I'm in safe hands and I know I'm getting there! Having 121 lessons as a newbie I feel is a good strong foundation and with all the frustrations I experience I can contact Jon to go over stuff. The Internet and online learning is perfect if you don't have the resources or a pedigree bass tutor to learn from. Although there are some dodgy you tube tuition on bass out there. Imo get some 121 tuition if you can it helps shape the bass player you aspire to be! Good luck and keep us all updated. 😀

I'm 46 ! It's a hobby to keep me out of trouble ha! Frustrating but also therapeutic !

[quote name='Drax' timestamp='1418684091' post='2632419'] Is it's not a rude question, how old are you Gomez ? [/quote]

Ah that's a nice story about learning Sex pistols material. Did you find bass easy ie did you have already musical instrument experience?

Hi guys, ok this has probably been a thread on here and nothing new I guess. I was sat with my bass learning my material and the usual fumbling and uncoordinated and flying fingers etc were more noticeable tonight than any other. I know I'm a beginner and I appreciate its not an overnight thing to be able to just play at an exceptable level. My question is what was it like for you guys learning bass and all the thoughts and feelings that kinda crept in as you try to learn ? At the moment it's like il never get my fingers to do that and il never have the feel etc ! But then if music was easy we would all be musicians ! Anyway what's your story?

Hi spacechick he is fantastic FairPlay ! It's tough being a beginner ha!

[quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1418649723' post='2631954'] Jon rocks!!I used to travel from Neath to Cardiff for lessons with him. [/quote]

Welcome ! I'm a newbie to both the site and bass and I'm learning with Jon! Good to know there's someone up the the road in the same boat ! Have fun !

Welcome ! I'm a newbie to both the site and bass and I'm learning with Jon! Good to know there's someone up the the road in the same boat ! Have fun !

Thank you so much that's a great comment you have made! Yeah I'm still at the very beginner steps I'm still all fingers and thumbs and losing my way on tab etc ha ! But I have a great teacher and I know I'm going the right way it may be a long road but I'm enjoying the journey ( cliched I know) thanks again !!

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1418381881' post='2629683'] I think taking lessons, and being very aware of how much you don't know is an awesomely good start, Gomez. People get into some very bad habits, and can get very disheartened, from trying to push their way through alone. Best of luck, you're starting from a good place. There is no such things as a stupid (on-topic) question. Just ask, someone here will know for certain pretty much anything you'd want to know. Everyone was a newbie and beginner once. [/quote]

Yeah I have few mates that play! I think it will be a few months yet before il dive in and jam with mates at the moment I'm so clutzy with my technique I would be a hindrance ha.

[quote name='41.2Hz' timestamp='1418375753' post='2629616'] Hiya Gomez from another Cardiff bloke. I agree with Marc - if you've got any mates who play and are likely to be supportive, get together and make a bit of noise. That's where the joy of being a musician REALLY kicks in! Don't be shy about asking what you might think are simple questions in the forums - we've all been there. [/quote]

That's great about the bass bash ! Let me know and I will attend ! Thanks for the invite.

Thanks for the advice ! I live in Pontypridd and about 15 mins from Cardiff town centre. I m having lessons from Jon Caulfield he's a great tutor!

[quote name='gelfin' timestamp='1418336006' post='2629402'] Hi Gomez. Welcome to the [s]fray [/s]Forum. As Marc S mentioned I usually organise a bass bash in Cardiff every few months or so. It's an informal and relaxed occasion. Keep an eye on the EVENTS topic near the top of the forum lists. Where in Wales are you located? [/quote]

Thanks for the link guys! Yeah great album!

Thanks inthedoghouse! It's frustrating but I love it ha I just got to learn paitience!

Thanks all for the great advice case closed ha have a good one!

Yeah I think I got the idea from all of you guys thank you ! 😄👏

Thanks for links oopsdabassist looks great! Xmas list check ha

Thanks adebass yeah its an active pick up ! It felt right when I held it nice fast narrow neck! Thanks for the welcome and advice! Yeah I look on the for sale section in the new year for rig etc !

Thanks for the update ! Il search for that !

Yes agreed brilliant series I saw the first two on BBC4 I heard then it's gone to another channel, is that right?