chilievans Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) There are a lots of very advanced and informative players on bass chat who are always willing to share their wisdom but how many beginners do we have? Personally I've been bitten by the bug (again) in September after a 6 year break and I'm about to take my grade 4 exam (March 20th). As I don't have a lot of spare time (always playing with my baby) I get up at 5am to play before I leave for work at 7. I mostly play Chili Peppers as it fun interesting and a challenge. My gear is listed in my signature My goal is to teach bass Is there any body else out there like me? Dont be shy Edited February 27, 2011 by chilievans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Always learning........ Always learning........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huwgarms Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 just bought a bass and amp after 20 years break lol, very much a begginer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomb Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Ive been playing for a month, so i guess im a beginner too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 [quote name='The Burpster' post='1143042' date='Feb 27 2011, 09:17 AM']Always learning........ Always learning........ [/quote] This +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilievans Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 I'm not alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Started playing bass the hard way I've played guitar for a while and the set required some bass.......... I borrowed my daughters Ibanez SRX700 and gave it a go. Complete convert to the low side now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 [quote name='The Burpster' post='1143042' date='Feb 27 2011, 09:17 AM']Always learning........ Always learning........ [/quote] Yup. I've had a bass for some 27 years & still a beginner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 [quote name='chilievans' post='1143073' date='Feb 27 2011, 10:00 AM']I'm not alone [/quote] I have been playing over 20 years (still badly) and had a lesson last week with Doddy, Doddy is having lessons off someone else and maybe they are having lessons off someone else too? One thing is for sure if someone tells you they know it all and have nothing left to learn there will be a whiff of BS in the air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilievans Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 I've a long road to travel but I'm loving the journey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I've been playing bass for 25 years off and on, and been in bands for most of that, have had some good paid gigs, and a lot of fun doing the just for expenses pub type stuff Technically and theory wise, I am a beginner and wouldn't refer to myself as a musician (I only had one lesson with Jakesbass) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Tub Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 [quote name='xgsjx' post='1143090' date='Feb 27 2011, 10:18 AM']I've had a bass for some 27 years & still a beginner [/quote] ^^^^^^ Wot he said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guybrush threepwood Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 [quote name='xgsjx' post='1143090' date='Feb 27 2011, 10:18 AM']Yup. I've had a bass for some 27 years & still a beginner [/quote] I know this feeling far too well... Anyway, enough time spent on here, off to do some practice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1143092' date='Feb 27 2011, 10:19 AM']I have been playing over 20 years (still badly) and had a lesson last week with Doddy, Doddy is having lessons off someone else and maybe they are having lessons off someone else too? One thing is for sure if someone tells you they know it all and have nothing left to learn there will be a whiff of BS in the air [/quote] Big plus one. There is always more to learn.....Always. It doesn't matter if you've been playing weeks or years,music is so vast that you can study it for the rest of your life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Always a beginner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 For anyone starting out, id do it differently if I started over, I mean learning theory properly etc But that does not take away from the fun and experiences, I and many others have, playing guitars, drums, keys etc at many levels without the theory background Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomb Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 i play with a single finger and in a single string, i do believe i need more practice then theory, but yes, theory is very important i believe i only there was anyone in this island willing to at least guide me, i dont go as far as teach cause that is time consuming but at least set me in the right path... living in an island just sucks at times... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ialma Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 +1 [quote name='xgsjx' post='1143090' date='Feb 27 2011, 11:18 AM']Yup. I've had a bass for some 27 years & still a beginner [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gub Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I only started playing again last year after a little break of 17 years and before that i was doing it full time as a living touring and stuff but i have nothing on paper to say i can or cant play (well there was that hate mail from a deranged fan ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) The more we learn, the more there is to learn. The more human we become, the more humanity we can express, etc. etc. ... Learning how to learn is the most important lesson. Then we need to figure out WHY we want to learn it and if that [b]want [/b]is a true reflection of our souls. EDIT: I'm not a f***ing hippie or a new age twat, honest Edited February 27, 2011 by silddx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Can I smell incense? It could be incest actually I live in a village! Get over to our Bass clef YTS thread (in general bass chat) Chilievans you can see what we are on about here and how the experienced guys know nothing at all! For instance whats involved with a grade 4? I have no idea what level I would be but as (currently) I cant read I guess I couldnt even try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilievans Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1143688' date='Feb 27 2011, 07:04 PM']Get over to our Bass clef YTS thread (in general bass chat) Chilievans you can see what we are on about here and how the experienced guys know nothing at all! For instance whats involved with a grade 4? I have no idea what level I would be but as (currently) I cant read I guess I couldnt even try?[/quote] Thanks Pete. Great little game that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I've been shuffling along without guidance for about 2 years now, I played 12 string guitar for 45 years before that and then our bass player moved away so it was me or my wife. Right me it is then luv I learned where the notes are on the fretboard and practised running from one to the other in a kind of 'I walk the line' way and progressed a little from there making sure I used most of the neck in the process. Being a church group there isn't anything too taxing. I do have a little trouble not looking at the neck while playing and missing the odd note, I can't look at my music at the same time. It's only very occassionally though. I need help really, can't and don't want to read music at my age but I have a very good ear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 [quote name='tomb' post='1143412' date='Feb 27 2011, 03:28 PM']i play with a single finger and in a single string, i do believe i need more practice then theory, but yes, theory is very important i believe i only there was anyone in this island willing to at least guide me, i dont go as far as teach cause that is time consuming but at least set me in the right path... living in an island just sucks at times...[/quote] Boas, inscreve-te no www.forumusica.com e no www.baixistas.com . Não há problema nenhum em estares numa ilha, quando eu comecei não havia internet nem toda esta informação disponivel à distância de um clique e não foi por isso que desisti. O importante é continuar a tentar até conseguir! Translation: just some motivational words in his mother language. The links are for two music/bass foruns from my (and his) home country, hope there's nothing wrong in posting them here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untune Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 What do all the grades actually involve? Likewise I've no idea where I am on that scale. I decided I wanted to have a crack at bass back in summer 2009 as guitar just wasn't sticking at all. I bought one in June and didn't do much with it until October until I was watching Flight of the Conchords, heard a simple bassline and then snatched my bass up and tried to figure it out, which I did! Big pat on the back for me, and since then I've loved that rewarding aspect of working something out by ear. So overall been at it about a year an a half? Very much a beginner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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