How do you start to learn bass guitar?
i_ride_shopping_carts asked:
I play percussion right now. So like.. What are some good brands? Good books? Is there online instruction?
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April 2nd, 2009 at 1:03 pm
i’ve been playing bass for 4 1/2 years, and i have found that i learn better when i teach myself. right now i have a Rickenbacker bass. the brand of bass you want might depend on the style of music you play
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:02 am
well i don’t know much about guitars but i am in high school and in the choir class though but all i know is that maybe if you get a tutor or a book on this particular subject (bass guitar) that might help.
April 5th, 2009 at 4:37 am
I taught myself. I’m a 70’s teen and found RUSH the best bass guitar to practice against – instead of being a typical 4:4 time, Geddy Lee’s bass was both bass and sometimes melody. Very helpful for learning the scales and how to leverage the bass’s tones. Whichever, put on a tune, turn doen the bass, turn up the treble, then JAM BABY!!! Rickenbacher or Fender first choice – Fender’s frets are spaced further apart, Rickenbacher better for thsoie with small hands (plus a Rick’s sound is so very unique (Yes, Rush, Genesis, etc.) TWANG!
April 5th, 2009 at 5:47 am
You can find a decent Bass for under $200. A bass guitar is the top 4 (sometimes 5)strings on a regular guitar. Learning the basic frets..and their relationship to the strings and chords. E A D G (B) Strings. E#, (# = SHARP) F F# G G# A A# B (NO SHARPS OR FLATS) C C# D D# BACK TO E. Strings go Top (Biggest) to E A D G B E (Littlest) Get a tuner also..It might look alien now…but soon you will understand. PRACTICE is the answer. Have a blessed day