Got a bass for Xmas

[Colonel Ronan]

I got a bass this Christmas (Yamaha RBX170) and I've been having some great fun on it. I was wondering if anyone here plays bass, and if they know any good videos/sites/articles/eBooks that will help me get started. I definitely need to learn the notes, and scales, etc. Thanks in advance.

 

[Denny Crane]

I have a bass and learned years ago, but already knew the guitar so it wasn't much of a jump. It's probably one of the easiest instruments to figure out.

At the music stores here, they have posters that have all the scales and other information about music that is pretty much all you need to know forever... If you know someone else who plays, they can show you licks and techniques.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

I have a bass and learned years ago, but already knew the guitar so it wasn't much of a jump. It's probably one of the easiest instruments to figure out.

At the music stores here, they have posters that have all the scales and other information about music that is pretty much all you need to know forever... If you know someone else who plays, they can show you licks and techniques.

Yeah, none of my friends play bass, but I just ordered a scale book, and Bass Guitar for Dummies. Should be here in a few days.

 

[DaRizzle]

youtube some lessons!

12 part blues basics
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Slap Bass
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[Денг Гордон]

http://www.studybass.com/

 

[DaRizzle]

One more thing...use proper technique when learning!!! This cant be stressed enough! You might find an easier way to play something but if you get better at bass you will find music you cant play because you have crappy technique!


...I know from experience

 

[Colonel Ronan]

One more thing...use proper technique when learning!!! This cant be stressed enough! You might find an easier way to play something but if you get better at bass you will find music you cant play because you have crappy technique!


...I know from experience

Yeah, I've made sure I've been doing that. I think I am using proper techniques so far.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

http://www.studybass.com/

Thanks. By the way, I've seen all those videos.

 

[DaRizzle]

Yeah, I've made sure I've been doing that. I think I am using proper techniques so far.

Thats good. You might want to consider taking some private lessons once a week for a couple months just to make sure you have the proper building blocks. A 1/2 or 1hr lesson each. Do some research on local teachers. Craigslist is a good way to start searching.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

Yeah, I will look around. The only problem is that in the UK instructors tend to rip people off. I'll see what I can find though.

 

[DaRizzle]

Yeah, I will look around. The only problem is that in the UK instructors tend to rip people off. I'll see what I can find though.

Find a college student who is majoring in music, just makle sure it isnt some schmuck...You will get a lot cheaper price than going to a music store where the instructor has to rent space to give lessons

 

[Colonel Ronan]

Find a college student who is majoring in music, just makle sure it isnt some schmuck...You will get a lot cheaper price than going to a music store where the instructor has to rent space to give lessons

Good idea.

 

[DaRizzle]

I know

 

[Colonel Ronan]

I know

Now, now. Don't get too excited.

 

[Hudge]

I got a bass a few years back. Bassmasta.com is quite good. I have an RBX270J, so ha

 

[Master Shake]

Canadian stupidity FTL!

 

[Colonel Ronan]

I got a bass a few years back. Bassmasta.com is quite good. I have an RBX270J, so ha

The J stands for jizz, so ha!

 

[Hudge]

Is it your jizz?
Yeah, but mines 270 and yours is only 170 so ha

 

[Денг Гордон]

Instead of getting an instructor, how about a mentor?

 

[Colonel Ronan]

Can you be my mentor?

I just ordered Bass Guitar for Dummies from Amazon for five quid.

 

[Денг Гордон]

I can't be your mentor. I'm a lead guitarist. I do the vocals too. I'm the superstar. I can be your bandmate, you can be the bass. Get Shake on drums, get a little band going. Maybe get a sax player, and some guy on an electric board, and of course a pianist. Get an S2 band going.

Although I should warn you. My only guitar experience is with guitar hero. But I think we should make it work.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

We'll be fine. I'm buying a coach right now.

 

[Master Shake]

I'll destroy on drums.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

Max is on the sax.

 

[Master Shake]

Max is on the sax.

False.

Joker on the sax.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

My ass on your face?

 

[Master Shake]

That's kinda gay.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

I do what I gotta do. Is that a yes or a no?

 

[Master Shake]

I'll pass.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

Wow, thats fucked up man.