x.Jungle.x Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Good morning/night I thought I'd make my presentation here since I'm new to this. I'm also quite new to the bass guitar world. Bought a cheap one for a start 5 months ago and I haven't been consistent on learning how to play it. I joined this forum maybe to learn the instrument and music, since I'm trying to learn at home and can't afford to lessons at the moment. Any tips and good recommendations are always welcome (: Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Good morning and welcome. Check out the discussions, the theory and technique forums and enjoy yourself. Cheers, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Hey Kevin, Welcome from another noob. You'll do alright. There's enormous amounts of searchable info on here already, and you can always start your own threads asking the questions you need answered. Me, I started one and a half year ago, and am already the best bassist in the history of mankind - thanks to BC. Anyway, mix and mingle, and enjoy the banter. best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x.Jungle.x Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 Hey thanks, appreciated both responses So the thing is, could you guys advice me what should I learn the first in order to get some orientation. if should I focus more on technique or theory first, or maybe practising some covers to get used to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leen2112 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Welcome Kevin, Fear not old son, I too didn't have any lessons on Bass but after joining basschat I am already the best bassist in my band! There are a lot of free youtube lessons you could try just search. Cheers Leen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricksflynn Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Hey mate and welcome. I'm new to the forum as well. Played bass through all my teens and early twenties but really wanted to learn properly. Found some great stuff on instruction and learning. Get practicing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Definitely not start with theory. Theory is best digested when it has become the confirmation of what your ears already know. In your case (no money) I'd second the idea of youtoob lessons. There are lots of threads here pointing out the good ones. In addition to that I'd noobly say it would be good if you could get a free lesson from someone somewhere who should put your hands on the bass in a correct manner so you avoid all kinds of possible strain damage. Me I just asked a guy who lives nearby. Also, I think it's a good idea to refrain from playing on one string only, and rather to strait away try and divide the tones over several strings. Others must chime in on how important damping is at this stage. I wouldn't know, but I've tried to - from the very start. Most important of all in my book, and I do be a certified music teacher if not a bassist yet, is to do everything very slowly. Quality is way more important than quantity, and the brain gets programmed perfectly from you doing everything in a concentrated, slow and precise fashion. The principle is simple: let the brain get used to how things are done - not to how things are not done. In this field, speed is the byproduct that comes almost for free - it is not the way. Enough from me! best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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