worried Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 And now I have no idea how to play it. Can any of you provide me with some links to videos or pictures with a guide for someone who has never played a guitar, let alone a bass? While googling, I found a lot of people trying to sell me things. I don't have much money to buy these things. So, could somebody help me out? I bought this bass: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Bass/Electric?sku=510424 The amp isn't here yet. I'll probably be ordering it this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzilla Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Click on the Bass Player logo above; there are some lessons there that can help. If you have a specific thing you are trying to learn, use the "Search" button here and see if there are any threads about it to give you a head start. Jam along to some of your favorite cd's. I'm sure some other forumites use on-line lessons and can recommend some good starting points. Welcome; hang around; enjoy! And most of all, don't worry!!! "Am I enough of a freak to be worth paying to see?"- Separated Out (Marillion) NEW band Old band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thanny XIII Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Go to the carvin website there are some lessons there. Watch and listen to your favorite artists for tips. Develope your own style. I knew a girl that was into biamping,I sure do miss her.-ButcherNburn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Find a teacher and give him money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Hal Leonard Electric Bass Method Book 1 Hal Leonard Electric Bass Method Book 2 Hal Leonard Electric Bass Method Book 3 And a teacher/mentor who will keep you accountable to quality practice time. - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 See previous 2 posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruuve Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Welcome! You've never touched any common stringed instrument...have you had any musical training? If not, I'd say find a bass teacher, even if you only take a few lessons. If you've had some other musical training, you might be able to pick it up yourself and from books, DVD's, etc. Tell us more about yourself, and I'm sure folks will let some recommendations roll. Dave Old bass players never die, they just buy lighter rigs. - Tom Capasso, 11/9/2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whacked Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Welcome to the Lowdown. Everyone above had some good advice. After the amp (and always practice pluggd in, use headphones if needed late at night) your next purchase should be a metronome or drum machine. Dont practice without it. Timing is essential and need to get locked in. Practice playin on the beat. later as you progress and get better, practice playing slightly behind then ahead of the beat (myself, i'm not quite at that stage yet lol ). Learn your scales. Major and Minor to start. Doing so also helps you learn the fretboard. may seem daunting at first but pay attention to the patterns. That should keep you busy for quite some time and random searches on this forum will reveal many interesting and very useful tips and bits of knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whacked Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 This is the Metronome that I use. Cheap, small, easily fits in a gig bag or case. Not so worried if it gets damaged somehow. Yea there are nicer ones available but this does what its supposed to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_god_offspring Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 you could go to google and type in a song that you like and then type the words, "Bass Tab" after it. ....*Runs and ducks for cover* see what you find. oh, and to understand tabs is very easy, just search google for "Understanding Tabs" or "How to read Tabulature" good luck! -BGO 5 words you should live by... Music is its own reward --------------- My Band: www.Myspace.com/audreyisanarcissist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie bass dude Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Originally posted by Bass_god_offspring: you could go to google and type in a song that you like and then type the words, "Bass Tab" after it. ....*Runs and ducks for cover* see what you find. oh, and to understand tabs is very easy, just search google for "Understanding Tabs" or "How to read Tabulature" good luck! well its a start...but a good start? some would say no, I started on Tab, and have since been going through the arduous task of learning how it is really done... I wish I learnt the proper way to start with so, my advice would be, get some basic lessons and learn some scales no beer until July 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Learning to play by downloading the horrendous tablature available online is ill-advised and illegal. You would do better smashing your hand with a hammer, as it would do less damage to your long-term learning. Pay a teacher. It is money well spent. Learning without a teacher is possible. Going from New York to San Fransisco on foot is also possible. Two excuses used regarding skipping a teacher: 1) Too expensive2) Too much time Response to (1) - it should be factored into the cost when you decide to get into this mess if you intend to get anywhere in a reasonable amount of time. Skip the pedals, cool straps, nifty gig-bag, and even a big ol' amp and spend it on lessons if you need to. Response to (2) - the time you will save by going to a teacher is many factors greater than the time spent at lessons. (Final analogy of the night for me) Yes, it takes time to open the door to a car and turn the ignition, but you recoup those costs by getting to where you are going in a much more rapid manner than walking. Enough... did you find a teacher yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 OT - The FedEx man just delivered our "Pac-n-Play" for the baby today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worried Posted March 10, 2006 Author Share Posted March 10, 2006 I ordered an amp, a 18 foot cable, and a cool strap with skulls on it last night. They should be delivered by saturday. I'll look into getting a metronome. I'm going to be busy learning scales and things for a while though. here are the things i bought: Black 18 Foot Fender® ElectroVolt Cable Straight/Right-Angle Plug Black 18 Foot Peavey MAX 158 Bass Practice Combo Navy Yak Pak Skull Guitar Strap 2 Navy each were purchased at musiciansfriend.com. I did find some great videos here: http://hobbies.expertvillage.com/interviews/bass-guitar-basics.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpedebass Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Hey worried...don't worry! The best advice I can give you is to listen closely to the sage advice you have already been given and (drumroll please) HAVE FUN!!!! That's what it's all about. Love God...Love People! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Originally posted by worried: I did find some great videos here: http://hobbies.expertvillage.com/interviews/bass-guitar-basics.htm Using those videos to help get a start on bass is equivalent to going to Stevie Wonder for photography lessons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieJo Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Getz is right. But one other really important thing: learn songs and play them with the record. You'll know very fast witch thing you have to work and how apply what you already know. And you'll have the chance to play with great drummers.... I've no more a guilty conscience, only a stomach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric VB Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Originally posted by worried: I did find some great videos here: http://hobbies.expertvillage.com/interviews/bass-guitar-basics.htm For the love of God, don't watch those!!! First off, don't ever ever ever stretch your strings like he shows you to! Just don't! When putting on new strings, do it one string at a time to keep tension on the neck. (Don't take them all off like this guy did!) When tuning, don't retune to the harmonic on the 12th fret. True, the harmonic should have the same pitch as you get when fretting at the 12th fret, but this is a bridge/saddle adjustment. (You can learn how to DIY or have the tech at your local music store do this for you as part of a "setup".) Simply using your tuning peg like this guy shows you puts your bass out of tune! There's probably more bad info in there, but I just couldn't watch anymore! Getz' advice is golden: "Find a teacher and give him money." Really. This will be the best way to get started. If it's not too far for you to drive to the Detroit area, I'll even give you lessons, and the first one will be on the house to get those videos out of your head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpedebass Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I think the idiot in that video has his hat on WAYYY too tight! If I caught him yanking on my strings like that I'd teach him a new meaning of Slap & pop!!! Love God...Love People! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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