dombass Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Hi all Well, i am completely brand new to bass, only been playing (trying to!) for 6 weeks. But I absolutely love it! (don't think the mrs or kids would say the same!!!) Had a couple of lessons, which has helped lots, didn't want to fall into bad habits! but practise practise practise & i'll get there... cheers Dom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Welcome aboard! Keep up the practice and you will be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Pull up a pew, welcome from another southerner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzer86 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Hi there. Welcome, I'm a total newbie bass player too (about 8 weeks experience in total) and am just along the coast in Eastbourne. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Always room for another Brightoner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dombass Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 Thanks for the warmth welcomes from southern & fellow coast bassists! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dombass Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 [quote name='gazzer86' post='1272354' date='Jun 17 2011, 07:34 AM']Hi there. Welcome, I'm a total newbie bass player too (about 8 weeks experience in total) and am just along the coast in Eastbourne. Gary[/quote] hey Gary, hows the playing going? what sort of stuff are you playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzer86 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 [quote name='dombass' post='1273139' date='Jun 17 2011, 08:22 PM']hey Gary, hows the playing going? what sort of stuff are you playing?[/quote] Hi Dom The playing is going quite well thanks. I think I need my bass setting up properly mind you. I used to be a huge Police fan in my teen years and alway liked Sting's approach to the bass lines. Also, they are fairly simplistic (which helps). I have learnt about 5 of their songs so far and also am having a crack at a couple of chilli peppers songs (they are a bit harder for my rookie fingers!) How about you? Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Welcome aboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 A couple of lessons? You're probably already better than most of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dombass Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 [quote name='gazzer86' post='1274104' date='Jun 18 2011, 08:43 PM']Hi Dom The playing is going quite well thanks. I think I need my bass setting up properly mind you. I used to be a huge Police fan in my teen years and alway liked Sting's approach to the bass lines. Also, they are fairly simplistic (which helps). I have learnt about 5 of their songs so far and also am having a crack at a couple of chilli peppers songs (they are a bit harder for my rookie fingers!) How about you? Gary[/quote] Hi Gary Things must be progressing nicely if you're on RHCP's already! i had a go at a couple of theirs, but i'm def too slow at the mo!(I am the slow cheetah!!! ) I've learnt a couple of Kasabian, a couple of Ramones, Stranglers & Bob Marley songs.... all easy, slow riffs tho!!! but mainly doing lots of basic, repetitive excersises and scales. Dom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dombass Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 [quote name='Bilbo' post='1275740' date='Jun 20 2011, 11:39 AM']A couple of lessons? You're probably already better than most of us [/quote] Pmsl... Yeah right!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Howdy! Nice place, Brighton. Went there last year for my niece's wedding - most impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBass Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Welcome to BassChat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzer86 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 [quote name='dombass' post='1277371' date='Jun 21 2011, 05:25 PM']Hi Gary Things must be progressing nicely if you're on RHCP's already! i had a go at a couple of theirs, but i'm def too slow at the mo!(I am the slow cheetah!!! ) I've learnt a couple of Kasabian, a couple of Ramones, Stranglers & Bob Marley songs.... all easy, slow riffs tho!!! but mainly doing lots of basic, repetitive excersises and scales. Dom[/quote] Hi Dom Whilst I am having a crack at RHCP's im not sure im that good yet, their version of Higher Ground is totally beyond me at the moment but Dani California and Suck my Kiss are more my level. I have to say, I really like Kasabian and as for the Stranglers, they were the first band I ever saw live, aged 15 in 1980 at the Brighton Centre! J J Burnel is a legend! Sounds like your getting on well to me. What gear are you using? Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dombass Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 [quote name='gazzer86' post='1280802' date='Jun 24 2011, 12:03 PM']Hi Dom Whilst I am having a crack at RHCP's im not sure im that good yet, their version of Higher Ground is totally beyond me at the moment but Dani California and Suck my Kiss are more my level. I have to say, I really like Kasabian and as for the Stranglers, they were the first band I ever saw live, aged 15 in 1980 at the Brighton Centre! J J Burnel is a legend! Sounds like your getting on well to me. What gear are you using? Gary[/quote] J J... legend...... I saw the Stranglers in March at the Dome, great night, & still rocking it! loving Kasabian too, i can just about play 'Reason is Treason'! i was looking at the tabs for Dani California, still too quick for my stiff little fingers! reckon you progression is going very well, do you get to practise much? i've got a Yamaha RBX170 & a Fender rumble 30 amp, but i fancy upgrading to a Precision, what are you using? Dom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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