colinc1968 Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Hi I'm Colin and just got a bass guitar never played one and can't play any instruments at all so what is the easiest tune for me to learn as a complete novice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Welcome ColinĀ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Welcome Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Try working out the riff from the formula 1 motor racing thing š Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Hi Colin, Iām a Colin too so thatās at least two Colins on here! The first tune I learnt to play all the way through was āThe Zooā by Scorpions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franticsmurf Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 (edited) Hi Colin. I'd second the classic BBC Formula 1 theme ('The Chain' by Fleetwood Mac). The first bassline I played (before I even had a bass of my own - it was borrowed) was 'Flash' by Queen š. More seriously, go on Youtube and learn about the simple 12 bar blues progression. With that under your belt a number of songs will be available to play along to. Ā There's a great techniques section on this forum, too. Edited March 12, 2023 by Franticsmurf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Welcome Colin. Oh, and Colin... The Good Biscuits... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Welcome to the throng Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Seven Nation Army is a piece of cake! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGpnT_nU724 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassist on the Run Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Welcome Colin, just play mate donāt worry about what or how it sounds just yet, just get those hands moving and finger plucking unless your using a pick in which case throw the bass out the window lol only messing bass and pick sounds awesome. Good luck with it I hope you get as much enjoyment out of playing as Iām sure we all have over the years. I wonāt lie it takes a lot of time and dedication to get to a level but itās worth it. Iām still putting in the practice nearly 29 years later. āļø 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf1e Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Welcome Colin. This should get you started https://www.fender.com/articles/scales/bass-guitar-scales-for-beginners Enjoy the journey š Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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