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I bought a Bass. Now, tell me how is the easiest way to learn?
Posted on 11/21/13 at 12:16 pm
Posted on 11/21/13 at 12:16 pm
I just got a damn nice Schecter C-4 Diamond Series with a coffin case for $180.00 off CL.
I am 48, (I know, old fart)the only thing I know how to play is the skin flute. I think I have a pretty good ear for music. So what is going to be the easiest way to learn?
Any suggestions on a practice amp, strings, play with or without a pick, etc...?
Any help would be appreciated guys.
I am 48, (I know, old fart)the only thing I know how to play is the skin flute. I think I have a pretty good ear for music. So what is going to be the easiest way to learn?
Any suggestions on a practice amp, strings, play with or without a pick, etc...?
Any help would be appreciated guys.
This post was edited on 11/22/13 at 8:40 am
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Posted on 11/21/13 at 12:17 pm to Interweb Cowboy
Ultimateguitar.com and YouTube.
Lose the pick for the most part but you're going to want to know how to do both
Lose the pick for the most part but you're going to want to know how to do both
Posted on 11/21/13 at 12:21 pm to CottonWasKing
Thanks man.
Any thoughts on the bass? Was it a decent buy at $180. The only marks on it is a little bit of buckle rash on the back that I believe can be polished out.
Any thoughts on the bass? Was it a decent buy at $180. The only marks on it is a little bit of buckle rash on the back that I believe can be polished out.
This post was edited on 11/21/13 at 12:25 pm
Posted on 11/21/13 at 1:00 pm to Interweb Cowboy
One of the best teachers I've found:
Scott Devine
LINK
Or you could just ask heady, he knows everything.
Scott Devine
LINK
Or you could just ask heady, he knows everything.
Posted on 11/21/13 at 1:18 pm to TheDoc
Cool. 
Posted on 11/21/13 at 1:52 pm to Interweb Cowboy
Ultimateguitar.com and YouTube.
And learn your scales if you ever intend to play with anyone else.
And learn your scales if you ever intend to play with anyone else.
Posted on 11/21/13 at 5:29 pm to Interweb Cowboy
Just play along to your favorite songs. Try to figure out the notes and lines by ear. If you get ambitious, you might try a few scales. Blues is really easy to play by ear to.
Bass is so easy compared to other band instruments (:nb4Doc:). Unfortunately, it's also the least fun to play alone.
Bass is so easy compared to other band instruments (:nb4Doc:). Unfortunately, it's also the least fun to play alone.
This post was edited on 11/21/13 at 5:30 pm
Posted on 11/21/13 at 6:02 pm to shutterspeed
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Bass is so easy compared to other band instruments (:nb4Doc:).
I guess if you only play root notes it is.
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Unfortunately, it's also the least fun to play alone.
also not true
Posted on 11/21/13 at 6:27 pm to TheDoc
Youtube has made it so easy to learn how to play an instrument. Wish youtube was around when I learned how to play guitar almost 20 years ago.
Posted on 11/21/13 at 6:27 pm to TheDoc
Thanks guys, I really want to learn and maybe even get to where I can play along with some friends. I love music and just want to have a little fun.
I have got to get an amp, I think I want a small combo unit that I can play a CD through also.
I have got to get an amp, I think I want a small combo unit that I can play a CD through also.
Posted on 11/21/13 at 6:39 pm to Interweb Cowboy
How big of an amp?
I'd suggest going with Ampeg for a combo amp if you go that route.
I'd suggest going with Ampeg for a combo amp if you go that route.
Posted on 11/21/13 at 7:57 pm to Interweb Cowboy
I've gotten the itch to buy a new bass recently. Been watching Guitar Center for deals. I'll probably get something cheap to start out, and if I keep up playing again, I'll go in for something more expensive.
Posted on 11/21/13 at 9:34 pm to shutterspeed
better off watching craigslist
there's always quitters on there
there's always quitters on there
Posted on 11/21/13 at 9:56 pm to Interweb Cowboy
First learn all the notes on the fretboard. It all makes sense once you get that dkwn. Then watch YouTube videos of basic fingerings techniques . Do not start playing with a pic. Practice a lot
Posted on 11/22/13 at 12:21 am to Interweb Cowboy
studybass website is a magnificent tool for beginners and intermediate musicians. There are lessons (written in words) then examples of what to play that fits that lesson (alonng with samples of it being played) and then songs that bass line/rhythm/method can be applied to.
Posted on 11/22/13 at 12:29 am to Interweb Cowboy
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got to get an amp, I think I want a small combo unit that I can play a CD through also.
Check out the Orange Crush line. Great sound and features for the price. Specifically you should look at the 50w model. You can find them in the 200-250 range. Line out (PA), speaker out (cab), line in (CD player) and some pretty decent controls.
Posted on 11/22/13 at 8:44 am to TheDoc
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better off watching craigslist
there's always quitters on there
I think this is what I am going to do with the amp, I have found an Acoustic B20 on CL and it looks like they get excellent reviews.
Posted on 11/22/13 at 8:53 am to Hopeful Doc
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studybass website is a magnificent tool for beginners and intermediate musicians. There are lessons (written in words) then examples of what to play that fits that lesson (alonng with samples of it being played) and then songs that bass line/rhythm/method can be applied to.
This sounds pretty good, will look into it, the link is blocked at work.
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