Starting out

[Tiberya]

Hey guys!

i just started playing bass but i have no idea what to play when i have my bass in my hands i have been playing for 8 weeks but it seems now that im just stuck
if any of you have some pointers for me that would be a great help

thanks in advance!

[Hollywars]

Learn a song, get a book, learn how to read, get a teacher.

Getting a teacher or playing a different style of music can get you out of a rut. Learning to read is always important if you are serious. Teachers can help your technique, because the problem might be that your technique is making your playing difficult.

[Beginner Bass]

A teacher will help a lot.

[Tiberya]

thanks for the feedback so far
i have a teacher but it feels like i dont progress at all
maybe thats just me being impatient

[Andyman001]

practice scales in different positions

[fearceol]

Originally Posted by Tiberya

thanks for the feedback so far
i have a teacher but it feels like i dont progress at all
maybe thats just me being impatient

Be patient, take your time. You cant expect to be too far advanced after only eight weeks. If you are not happy with your teacher, get another, preferably a bassist, as opposed to a guitarist who teaches bass. If you are happy with your teacher then trust him/her and practice what they advise until you have mastered it, no matter how long it takes. Learn where all the notes are on the fretboard.


Listen to the music you like. Pick some of the easier songs and listen closely to them. Hear how the bass fits into the song. Trying playing along.

[tobie]

Have you used resources from the 'net?

- www.studybass.com
- http://knol.google.com/k/how-to-play...r-for-newbies#
- http://www.adamnitti.com/lessons.shtml
- http://www.thelibster.com/bass/
- http://www.freejamtracks.com/bass-guitar-lessons.html (specifically 'Bass Lessons for Beginners')
- http://www.dummies.com/how-to/music-...POPULAR&page=1
- http://www.play-bass.com/
- http://www.cyberschoolofbass.com/
- http://www.cliffengel.com/bass_lesso..._bass_lessons/

[Tiberya]

Originally Posted by tobie

Have you used resources from the 'net?

- www.studybass.com
- http://knol.google.com/k/how-to-play...r-for-newbies#
- http://www.adamnitti.com/lessons.shtml
- http://www.thelibster.com/bass/
- http://www.freejamtracks.com/bass-guitar-lessons.html (specifically 'Bass Lessons for Beginners')
- http://www.dummies.com/how-to/music-...POPULAR&page=1
- http://www.play-bass.com/
- http://www.cyberschoolofbass.com/
- http://www.cliffengel.com/bass_lesso..._bass_lessons/

i have not looked at them yet but i will when i get home (at work now)
but i guess i have to be more patient

thank you guys for the great reply's

[MalcolmAmos]

I found playing along to blues backing tracks a great help.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUK5pE5x_6A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwMYW...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmsyY...eature=related
That pentatonic pattern omit the top two strings.