Bass_In_Yer_Face Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I have been playing Bass for a couplr of years now and used to have lessons. Due to financial reasons I've had to stop going now and I'm fast running out of stuff to practice to. Can anyone recommend songs that are a bit of a challange to re-spark my enthusiasm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Depends on your taste in music, but I'd say almost anything by Rush for starters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fudge Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 [quote name='Rich' post='284151' date='Sep 15 2008, 12:31 PM']Depends on your taste in music, but I'd say almost anything by Rush for starters.[/quote] Yes that is a great idea. Rush got me into guitar and bass. I threw the plectrum away and tried to blast along to Geddy Lee in the early days. To be honest my enthusiasm and progress now comes fro playing in a covers band for the last 15 years. I have to be a jack of all trades. Most can be busked but there are some things that you HAVE to get right, Rhythm stick, watching the detectives, town called malice, who stuff etc .... Floating my boat at the moment is Playing along to Spocks Beard. Not rocket science but plenty of changes and dynamics and tones. I love Rush more than ever too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Join a band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 [quote name='BigRedX' post='284183' date='Sep 15 2008, 01:15 PM']Join a band.[/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Sounds like time to write songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 [quote name='BigRedX' post='284183' date='Sep 15 2008, 01:15 PM']Join a band.[/quote] +1 Or an Adult Ed course - cheaper than one on one lessons, more chance to meet other players. or go to jam sessions, note what gets played, learn them then return and volunteer to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_In_Yer_Face Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 [quote name='Rich' post='284151' date='Sep 15 2008, 12:31 PM']Depends on your taste in music, but I'd say almost anything by Rush for starters.[/quote] Yeah I've done a few Rush songs...Freewill, Far Cry (What a good track that is by the way)...got any more Rush suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_In_Yer_Face Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 [quote name='The Funk' post='284195' date='Sep 15 2008, 01:28 PM']+1[/quote] Wife + 2 kids....not gonna happen anytime soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 [quote name='Bass_In_Yer_Face' post='284741' date='Sep 16 2008, 08:26 AM']Wife + 2 kids....not gonna happen anytime soon[/quote] There is nothing as good for your development as playing with other musicians. Loads of people are in the same situation, including band members. You just ("just" ha ha) need a family agreement, and a band that only plays now and then ... Or, if you think that's insermountable, advertise for a guitarist to jam with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monz Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 [quote name='Rich' post='284151' date='Sep 15 2008, 12:31 PM']Depends on your taste in music, but I'd say almost anything by Rush for starters.[/quote] <Thinks back to "Spirit of Radio" and feels totally inadequate> Launches all bass gear into back garden and looks for new hobby lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 [quote name='Bass_In_Yer_Face' post='284148' date='Sep 15 2008, 12:30 PM']I have been playing Bass for a couplr of years now and used to have lessons. Due to financial reasons I've had to stop going now and I'm fast running out of stuff to practice to. Can anyone recommend songs that are a bit of a challange to re-spark my enthusiasm?[/quote] Anything / everything. Switch the radio on and listen. Also, join a band :-) It doesn't *need* to take over your life; I am old and have loads of other commitments - it was just a matter of finding a band with similar people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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