help

[dirtybass]

hello my brother just gave me his old bass and his old practice amp when he moved and i was just wondering if anyone here could give me some help on getting started. He told me this forum was pretty help full when he start and told me i should you his old account to get some help. So if anyone could help me get started id be very thankful

[Jimbobntnr]

this is a very helpful forum, but you are going to have to be more specific than this if you want any help at all.

What exactly do you need some help with?

[Kayetan]

Well, what troubles you, son?

The sub forums might be more helpful to you. I really think lessons are the best thing for getting started though.

[thelowsoundofbass]

invest in a teacher, its the best way to learn the basics

lowsound

[dirtybass]

well i started playing stuff like the ramones and other things like that then i started learning how to play longview but im having trouble with hammer ons. i cant figure out how to get them sounding right.

also my hands get tired really fast is there anything to help stop this

[BenJammin]

well i started playing stuff like the ramones and other things like that then i started learning how to play longview but im having trouble with hammer ons. i cant figure out how to get them sounding right.

also my hands get tired really fast is there anything to help stop this

Hammer-ons require a bit of fingerstrength. Just keep practicing and you'll be able to get it down in no time.

Again, with your hands, you'll need to build up endurance. Playing bass is physical and uses muscles you probably didn't know you had. :p They'll get stronger in time.

[thelowsoundofbass]

Hammer-ons require a bit of fingerstrength. Just keep practicing and you'll be able to get it down in no time.

Again, with your hands, you'll need to build up endurance. Playing bass is physical and uses muscles you probably didn't know you had. :p They'll get stronger in time.

what he said

lowsound

[TheBassStylee]

just keep practicing alot and your fingers will get more flexible and will move faster. it IS a good idea to invest in a teacher ONLY if you are serious about it. do lots of scales and warm ups (i think thers a warm up thred in this forum) and look at the beginner/lessons page for more specific stuff.

good luck!

[bottlerocket]

"Bass is 90% mental...the other half is physical."

Adapted from Yogi Berra. :p

First of all, welcome to the wonderful world of low end. I hope you like it as much as a lot of us do. We'll be glad to help you with whatever you need.

I think the best thing for you to do now is this:

-Start to get a feel for your instrument. You don't need to know exactly what each knob does, but you should be able to think, "OK, if I turn this this way, it gets louder, but this one makes it sound a bit brigter," etc.

-Learn a song or two! Grab some tabs online and play away. Tabs are pretty straight forward, but if you need help reading them, we'll be sure to help you.

-Get a teacher. This is perhaps the most important. I wish I got a teacer...I need one. It'd help me out a lot. They're invaluble and can tell you what to do, what you're doing wrong, areas you're weak in, etc. They're one of the greatest resources you can have.

For now, I'd start learning the bare bones of music theory, such as the notes, where they are on your instrument, basic techniques, etc.

Here's a great website for the beginning bassist:

http://www.zone0ne.com/bassics/html/intro.htm

I read that you're having trouble with hammer-ons. Don't worry. Your fingers aren't strong enough yet to do these. Bass is mainly endurance and it'll take some time until your fingers can do the hammer-ons strongly and efficiently. Take it slow and just practice as much as you can. If it starts to hurt or you get too tired, stop immediately. That's the best way to injur yourself, and that could put you out for a while.

Like I said, a teacher is your best bet, but, for now, start on that website I gave you.

I hope that helps, and welcome to the forums! I'm Gav, one of the moderators around here, so I'd be happy to help you with anything at all, as would the users here.

Welcome again and have fun! :wave:

:chug:

:thumb:

-Gav

[thelowsoundofbass]

"Bass is 90% mental...the other half is physical."

Adapted from Yogi Berra. :p

First of all, welcome to the wonderful world of low end. I hope you like it as much as a lot of us do. We'll be glad to help you with whatever you need.

I think the best thing for you to do now is this:

-Start to get a feel for your instrument. You don't need to know exactly what each knob does, but you should be able to think, "OK, if I turn this this way, it gets louder, but this one makes it sound a bit brigter," etc.

-Learn a song or two! Grab some tabs online and play away. Tabs are pretty straight forward, but if you need help reading them, we'll be sure to help you.

-Get a teacher. This is perhaps the most important. I wish I got a teacer...I need one. It'd help me out a lot. They're invaluble and can tell you what to do, what you're doing wrong, areas you're weak in, etc. They're one of the greatest resources you can have.

For now, I'd start learning the bare bones of music theory, such as the notes, where they are on your instrument, basic techniques, etc.

Here's a great website for the beginning bassist:

http://www.zone0ne.com/bassics/html/intro.htm

I read that you're having trouble with hammer-ons. Don't worry. Your fingers aren't strong enough yet to do these. Bass is mainly endurance and it'll take some time until your fingers can do the hammer-ons strongly and efficiently. Take it slow and just practice as much as you can. If it starts to hurt or you get too tired, stop immediately. That's the best way to injur yourself, and that could put you out for a while.

Like I said, a teacher is your best bet, but, for now, start on that website I gave you.

I hope that helps, and welcome to the forums! I'm Gav, one of the moderators around here, so I'd be happy to help you with anything at all, as would the users here.

Welcome again and have fun! :wave:

:chug:

:thumb:

-Gav


gav's also emo (he forgot to mention that) so everythign else that he ever says to you will be about himself and how much he lothes himself

lowsound

ps 2 for 2 now gav

[Jimbobntnr]

Grab some tabs online and play away.

that's illegal gav.

[thelowsoundofbass]

that's illegal gav.

no its not, just the record companies want you to think that it is.

lowsound

[bottlerocket]

that's illegal gav.

Shhh!

>_>
<_<
>_>

:thumb:

-Gav

[dirtybass]

thanks for the help and the website it seems like it will be alot of help

[bottlerocket]

thanks for the help and the website it seems like it will be alot of help

It will indeed. If you can't grasp the music theory right away, don't sweat it. He gets into it a bit fast, so a teacher will be able to clarify a lot more for you.

:thumb:

-Gav

[Left Shoe]

gav's also emo (he forgot to mention that) so everythign else that he ever says to you will be about himself and how much he lothes himself

lowsound

ps 2 for 2 now gav
funny....sort of...no
everything*
loathes*

dirty bass listen to gav, hes a good guy around here you can trust him

[thelowsoundofbass]

funny....sort of...no
everything*
loathes*

dirty bass listen to gav, hes a good guy around here you can trust him

darn, i forgot that sarcasm didn't work on the internet

lowsound