Welcome to TB.
One of the best ways to learn is to jam or be in a band.
Do the best you can. Most importantly is to have fun.
Try and record everything you do. Best way to see how you're really progressing.
Here's a few links to help you on your way:
Must reads:
If only I knew then what I know now... If I only knew then
Best musical advice you ever got Best musical advice
Things every bassist should know? Things every bassist should know
Most common mistakes? Beginners common mistakes/where to start
Learning stuff
Practice Practice Practice How to practice bass
Pacman's sure-fire scale practice method How to practice bass
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f30/creating-bass-lines-8154/#post80043 Creating bass lines
Bass Line Construction: Target Approach Creating bass lines - Target Approach
what is in front of/behind the beat? Playing behind/ahead of the beat
Reading Music Learn to read music
I need to learn how to read music for bass, how do i do it? Learn to read music
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f22/sight-reading-486398-post6521582/ Improve site reading
Need help reading bass clef Read bass clef
Modes...How to use them practically in music. Using modes
Tackling Modes learning modes
Introduction to Scale and Chord Theory Intro to scale and chord theory
I need basic music theory help... Learning Theory
Book list for GI Theory Links Theory Book Links
Music Theory/General Instruction Links TB Gen. Instruction Theory links list
Knuckleheaded question of the day Learning to play jazz
jazz scales? not played bass in over a year Jazz Scales
Theory Forum FAQ and Links Theory (from the DB side of TB)
Blues Turnarounds Blues Turn arounds
http://www.music.vt.edu/musicdiction...ogression.html Blues Progressions explained with samples
Software for transcribing/slowing down songs/Looping software
Software for Transcribing? A way to slow down MP3s without altering the pitch? I need software to slow down a song so its easier to learn
Books and instructional materials
http://www.bassbooks.com/shopping/default.asp looking for "the bass guitar bible!" Looking for the Bass "Bible"
College music
Colleges? So you want to be a music major in college
Solfege - What's the Point? Solfege
http://www.music.vt.edu/musicdictionary/ Virginia Tech Multimedia Music Dictionary
Funk it up
Old School funk song suggestions... Funk, groove and R&B bass players
Funk 101 Funk 101
Band stuff:
Aspiring band newbie seeks craigslist ad advice Advertising yourself.
Starting a "Top 40" type band. some questions Starting a cover band
Need help in the world of cover bands! Covers vs. Originals
Power Trio Playing in a trio
Starting a cover/tribute band from scratch Starting a new band- how to audition
How to run Guitarist Auditions? Auditioning a new member for your band
Getting Suckered Auditioning: red flag stories
Is your band a democracy? or the opposite? Running a band: democracy or dictatorship
How to fire someone from a band How to fire a band member
Band Reheasal
Band Practice Tips? Rehearsal tips
Band practice efficiency Rehearsal efficiency
How often does your band rehearse? How often?
Guitards '-)
Guitar players as bass players...... Guitar players switching to bass
Online study of music theory/ear training.
http://www.teoria.com/ Check out the tutorials, exercises and reference(dictionary).
http://www.good-ear.com/ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...lineScreen.swf Test your ear
Free Jam tracks
http://www.freejamtracks.com/index.html
Free online lessons
A LOT of Free Lessons, how to's and other stuff from me! Dman had videos
Who do you think has the best lessons on youtube? Who's the best youtube bass teacher?
http://www.studybass.com/ http://www.activebass.com/
Other bass forums
http://forums.musicplayer.com/ubbthr...Board=5&page=1 http://basschat.co.uk http://www.thestringnetwork.com/ http://www.bassgear.com
Teaching bass
Lesson Plan for Bass Teachers To teach or not to teach
Finding a bass instructor
For bass teachers, and students seeking them
This is a very helpful program for learning the notes on the bass clef. (as recommended by AlphaMale)
http://www.download.com/NoteCard/300...cdlPid=1509909 http://www.playthebass.com print flashcards for learning bass clef, print staff paper
Band names
Coolest and Dumbest band names you've played under... Best/worst real band names
The Infamous Band Name Thread http://www.bandnamemaker.com/ http://www.1728.com/bandname.htm
Cool rigs, equipment and info
Portable amps, cabs and combos Light weight cabs,amps, combos
The "I love my rig" Club Happy with my rig.
happy with my rig Happy with my rig
Your Ultimate Rig (with sort of a twist) Ulitmate fantasy rig
Mini Rigs of Doom-Let's see 'em!l Mini rigs of doom
RIGS OF DOOM - Ch. 3 Rigs of doom
Building Stuff
bass cabinet plans? cabs
DIY Lightweight Composite Cab Build light weight cab
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showth...76#post5176976 cab dolly
Great gig dolly cab dolly
how do you move gear with a bad back? cab dolly
Accessories
Light for fretboard Lights for your fretboard.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/can-anyone-recommend-good-headphone-amp-494539-post6634274/ Headphone amps/mixers/trainers
Upgrading
Which would you upgrade first? An amp or a bass? Upgrade bass or amp first?
Aging guitars/basses
http://www.grguitars.com/pick%20guards.html http://www.grguitars.com/parts_5bass.htm http://rchildsrelics.com How to make a bass look old and well used?
For fun
Gimmicks, gadgets, gizmos that WORK - found any? Gadgets and Gizmos
Tips/tricks for living, what are some you've found over the years? Tips for living
Ways to save money that you know. Ways to save money
Learning Live Sound mixing
Anyone know of beginners books for live sound?
