Theory

Acousticdude · #1 08-30-2011, 11:26 PM

Because of my day job schedule I cant really take any private lessons right now, so I was wondering if there are any videos anyone can suggest that are good theory trainers. I mainly play by ear and really need to learn some theory and site reading. Any suggestions?

Mazatleco17 · #2 08-31-2011, 12:20 AM

studybass.com has some good basic lessons.

fearceol · #3 08-31-2011, 02:26 AM

+1 for Study bass. Also, while I dont have the book myself, I know that this one is recommended a lot around here.

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name44 · #4 08-31-2011, 02:37 AM

I'm using a hal leonard bass method book for site reading. I use it at least 15 min a day and it's helping me learn to site read the bass clef.

(Hal Leonard Bass Method - Complete Edition, Bass Method - Hal Leonard Online)

redname · #5 08-31-2011, 02:38 AM

how about the "for dummies" series?

read the one on music theory, pretty good information

bassnat · #6 09-05-2011, 12:23 PM

Scott Devine on line. Free Online Bass Lessons - Scott's Bass Lessons An excellent teacher and site.

**colcifer** · #7 09-05-2011, 12:40 PM

Sight reading is all about getting the practice time in and practicing regularly. Pickup Dozauer cello method book one and use that. Start with just 5-10 minutes at a time and work your way up. The more patient you are, the faster you will learn (there are no shortcuts).

keiththebassist · #8 09-08-2011, 01:15 PM

Tons of dvd's you can buy that are great. But also some really great clips from them on youtube (although, search carefully as there is a mountain of crappy "lessons" on youtube, definitely stay away from any "expert village" videos, they are the worst!). One of the best I have seen is a Stu Hamm video explaining the modes. Also, some by Billy Sheehan...

citynorth · #9 09-10-2011, 10:12 AM

Check out musictheory.net everything is free, and you can take a bunch of different online lessons.

GypsyMan · #10 09-10-2011, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by name44

I'm using a hal leonard bass method book for site reading. I use it at least 15 min a day and it's helping me learn to site read the bass clef.

(Hal Leonard Bass Method - Complete Edition, Bass Method - Hal Leonard Online)

+1 on Hal Leonard's complete BASS method

studybass.com is actually where it all clicked in on reading music, can't say enough good things about that site!

lotusland9663 · #11 09-10-2011, 10:29 AM

instituteofbass.com offers a 12 part theory course for bass on line for about $30. Some very good information and you have access to an instructor for questions. A very good investment IMO.

Improving your reading is nothing more than "drudgery". You have to keep at it every day even when you're frustrated and bored - there's no other way to do it, but it will come (I'm at the frustrated and bored stage myself).

Good luck!