Starting over after 2 years

gfunk 121 · #1 10-22-2009, 06:40 PM

all the bass to you all..
I would like to get some advice on starting over..i have played for 5-6 years when i stopped playing because i was totally burnt out..i was doing all the bookings for my band and promotions and myspace and so on and when my band disbanded i told myself thats it and i am taking a break..this break was about 2 years..
this week i took out my bass for the first time and i was wondering if any one was ever in this situation and what i should start working on or what book i should get..i dont wanna get crazy with theory and reading at the beggining i wanna make it as much fun as its possible last time i was playing it wasnt fun no more i dont wanna be there again..i am going slow this time...
any help or advice would be appreciated..
keep rocking all...

gfunk 121 · #2 10-24-2009, 05:51 AM

thanks for all the replys

smogg · #3 10-24-2009, 05:59 AM

You could pick out a couple of songs you like and start playing. Just be good about proper warm up to rebuild hand strength and muscle memory. Maybe take a couple of lessons to help you break some new ground. It won't take long to get your groove back, have fun.

fenderfunker · #4 10-24-2009, 06:19 AM

I stopped for six years, now I'm playing better than ever and lovin' it. I've been playing 37 years, minus the six. You'll be ok, start with scales.

gfunk 121 · #5 10-24-2009, 01:57 PM

thanks man!

MalcolmAmos · #6 10-25-2009, 07:20 AM

The Internet is full of backing tracks that were not there 2 years ago. I enjoy playing with them.

http://www.jazzbacks.com/media/free-...veBassDemo.mp3

THE GUY, let someone else do all that - That's not the fun part anyway. Show up and play what THE GUY wants. The guys are always looking for a good bass.

Stumbo · #7 10-25-2009, 11:17 PM

You might want to check out the links in my sig. below for some great TB info that may help you along your bass playing journey.

Also, if you join a band, just be the bass player.