Evil Undead Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 I have been playing bass for almost exactly two years, and am having lots of fun with it! Playing covers in a band. I don't have much trouble learning the sort of covers we play in the band as they're very formulaic, mainly being verse, chorus, repeat a couple of times and add a bridge in somewhere. But for more complicated stuff I find it difficult if not impossible - mainly because I have ADD, and my attention span wanders either on to a different song, or somewhere else completely. I've been trying to learn Battery and The Four Horsemen (Metallica) for about a year now and although I can learn the main riffs easily enough, there are long crazy bits that are not repetitive (like the bit under the solo in Four Horsemen) and I just can't keep at it for long enough at a time to figure it out. Practicing and theory are even worse. I'm lucky if I can focus for long enough to remember to pick my bass up and play it, but there's no structure, I'm just banging out a few riffs. I've tried to add structure to my practice sessions before, but wandered away from that as well. And I have tried to learn theory, had lessons a couple of times, etc and... well you know where that's going. This is frustrating as hell! I feel like I could be fairly good if I could get stuck in but it just seems impossible sometimes. I'm sure it's not, I just need some guidance Anyone have any similar experiences, advice or suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc2009 Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Ritalin? Try learning drums, it's meant to help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 *facepalm* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc2009 Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 [quote name='Evil Undead' post='1313209' date='Jul 22 2011, 08:37 PM']*facepalm* [/quote] What did I do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 Nothing, I'm only joking I find that Ritalin is overprescribed these days. I also can't take it due to another medication I'm on. Go me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Probably not much help but i know a guitarist with ADHD and he is brilliant so it can be done. I know everyone is different just trying to be positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dandelion Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 I am convinced that I am ADHD (Inattentive). I was diagnosed with hyperactivity as a child in the 1970s, which was prior to the ADHD diagnosis. I am still experiencing phenomena now, foggy brain, fidgiting, Etc. I have seen my GP on a couple of occassions re this only for him to dismiss me. he is however, happy to prescribe me Sertraline for the mood related stuff. I want to give atomoxetine a whirl but cannot get referred to specialist in this area. Anyway, Just like Mr Undead, I also have difficulty organising a practise regime, preferring just to mess about playing stuff without any sort of aim. There is no efficiency in that. I find my self wanting to get back to the basics but just end up aimlessly widdleing on the fretboard. You have my empathy Mr Undead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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