Could anybody plz help me?

lobby268 · #1 02-15-2008, 07:54 AM

Hi everybody,
I've just played bass for 1 month, and I love it very much!! But

my parents didn't

and I couldn't find a teacher

So now I just can learn bass myself. So could anyone tell me how can I start???
Thanks for help

OtterOnBass · #2 02-15-2008, 08:28 AM

There have been a lot of threads like this. Use the Search feature to find them. They will point you to websites, books and other resources to teach you how to set-up and tune your bass, find the notes (learning the fretboard), relate the notes to each other (music theory), get a good sound, and practice to improve your finger skills.

phektus · #3 02-15-2008, 08:34 AM

Get a radio. Try to pick the notes on every song. If no radio, go with your favorites.

In due time you'll need a teacher. It's best if you can get one now, though.

Also: http://studybass.com

lobby268 · #4 02-15-2008, 08:37 AM

Yep,
I've searched in the forum. I think I should learn from a book. There are many book I can learn from but

I'm living in Vietnam, there's nowhere I can find those books

and as I'm a student, I don't have enough money to buy one of them through the Internet. So anyone have a good book in pdf file, plz send me!

jazzbo · #5 02-15-2008, 01:59 PM

Where in Vietnam do you live. I was there last year and adored the country.

**Freddels** · #6 02-16-2008, 06:21 AM

Money might be tight but this is the book that I'd recommend.

http://www.amazon.com/Leonard-Bass-M...3167966&sr=8-2

Ed Friedland's books are excellent.

lobby268 · #7 02-16-2008, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazzbo

Where in Vietnam do you live. I was there last year and adored the country.

I'm living in the capital, Hanoi. Where did u visit in my country? Where do u live?? What do u like about my country? ^^

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freddels

Money might be tight but this is the book that I'd recommend.

http://www.amazon.com/Leonard-Bass-M...3167966&sr=8-2

Ed Friedland's books are excellent.

Thanks a lot for the recommendation

Williamsburgjim · #8 02-18-2008, 12:59 PM

For now (as mentioned by phectus), stay away from or at least limit the theory & or certain books. My recommendation also is to simply listen to your favorite songs and pick-out the notes, turn it up, and 'feel' the music. You can't 'feel theory' right now anyway. Keep it simple, then build from there... .

Always remember, music came first, then theory.

Jimbob