A Return to the Bassment

[Hoymla]

Hi all,

I just joined the forums, after reading a ton of different threads because I would appreciate some advice. I've played bass for about seven years, but haven't barely touched my instrument (due to my parents having a somewhat messy divorce) for about a year and a half. I finally got my beautiful bass back, but I've forgotten almost everything I knew. I took a look at my old books and things, but nothing came back. I now realize how little I knew in the way of good bass playing, and that I just limped my way though learning until I was good enough to play somewhat advanced Jaco licks, but so bad that it would take me long amounts of time to read simple music. So I've decided that I want to get it right this time, but I don't know where to start. I want to be much more well rounded, and able to be a versatile player. Where should I begin?

Thanks.

[MalcolmAmos]

Time for knee to knee instruction - if at all possible an instructor will get you going in short order. The other guys/gals can point you to Internet sourses; I like Studybass.com. Check this out: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showth...55#post8275755 ----- for some reason it takes you to my post go back to the beginning of the string for some other lesson sites, books, etc.

[fearceol]

Originally Posted by MalcolmAmos

Time for knee to knee instruction - if at all possible an instructor will get you going in short order.

+1 for a teacher/instructor. +1 also for the studybass site.

There is a guy here on TB called "Stumbo" who usually posts great tutor links from TB. I keep it in my "favourites" for reference. Here is the link. Plenty here to keep you going for a lifetime.



Hello from Tampa/St. Pete


Thanks "Stumbo" !!