Need Help

[Christo]

Well...I'm like a total beginner in Bass I'm pretty good with my acoustic but I really want to start playing bass...but I firstly don't have the cash at the moment to buy books and stuff to teach me and that really sucks!

I have a 4-string bass guitar with amp, but I really have no clue on how to play, so I would really appreciate it if any one of you could like help in some or other way!

Any Help is acceptable and would be gladly taken!

[Rattman]

Christo,

Can you budget for some lessons with a local instructor?

The best investment is always in yourself anyway. That way, you probably will be glad for all the things you won't have to 'unlearn' later on, and you'll be ahead of the game.

[Christo]

I can probably find some one...Its just the time...I kinda busy its just in the mornings I have a few hours open but who would give classes 6am to 8am?

[Rattman]

Christo,

if you are motivated enough, and want to play more than anything else besides eating/sleeping, you will find a way to make it happen.

Step out in faith, you will be surprised how doors will start to open for you. I believe in you... now you must believe in yourself. When there is a will...

[slackerdefined]

Lessons do go a long way, especially for technique. I took lessons a few years ago(not even a whole lot) when I first got my bass, and after a few months of practicing I stopped playing. Well, about 2 to 3 years later I got a new bass and small practice amp, I was able to just pick it up and play, using proper technique and all, though I did have to relearn what little theory I did know.

[KellyM]

There are resources available online. The one I would recommend is Wheat's Bass Book.

http://wheatdesign.com/bassbook/

Good technique is very important to learn from the beginning. Be sure to read the "Basics: Fretting Notes" section

Kelly

[2 Fingers McGee]

Originally Posted by slackerdefined

Lessons do go a long way, especially for technique.

I regret not taking lessons when I first started. I'm off to college, though, so I will look into them there.

As far as internet resources, ActiveBass is good, as well as Harmony Central (http://www.harmony-central.com/Bass/#instruction).

[Christo]

Originally Posted by Rattman

Christo,

if you are motivated enough, and want to play more than anything else besides eating/sleeping, you will find a way to make it happen.

Step out in faith, you will be surprised how doors will start to open for you. I believe in you... now you must believe in yourself. When there is a will...

Thanks! I started to practice on my own now, got a little help from some other guy, just a few lessons to practice at home until he gets an open time

Originally Posted by KellyM

There are resources available online. The one I would recommend is Wheat's Bass Book.

http://wheatdesign.com/bassbook/

Good technique is very important to learn from the beginning. Be sure to read the "Basics: Fretting Notes" section

Kelly

Thanx Kelly! That really helps! Thank you so much. ^_^

[EliMarcusBass]

Originally Posted by KellyM

There are resources available online. The one I would recommend is Wheat's Bass Book.

http://wheatdesign.com/bassbook/

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