Beginning Bassist Needs Guidance

[killer_j27]

Hey guys i just got a Bass Guitar for Christmas and i am going to take lessons after the holidays but untill then i was wondering if anyone could point me to some sites that can help me learn on my own.

Thanks
Jay

[radi8]

Here's a couple:
activebass.com
cyberfretbass.com

[BillytheBassist]

www.musicdojo.com
www.basslobster.com
www.bassically.net
to name a few

[Jason Carota]

Welcome to TB!

You have found the resources you are looking for with TalkBass. The search feature is very powerful. I use it almost every day. Just search/browse through the General Instruction and Technique forums and you will find some great beginner info.

Getting a teacher, such as you plan to do, is the most important step. Getting lessons early on will prevent any bad habits from forming.

Good luck!

[bigbeefdog]

Lessons, for sure.

Aside from that.... www.wheatdesign.com/bassbook

[killer_j27]

thank you guys this will help much. and i like this forum there are so many ppl that your answers come quick. anyways thanx again ill check these sites out.

[radi8]

And,

the book,"Bass Guitar for dummies"..it has a play-along c-d and solid instruction.