Recent content by DirkTungsten

It's an obscure Mystery Science Theater 3000 reference. In one host segment, they were trying to make up action hero names by combining a manly first name with a tough material for a last name, and "Dirk Tungsten" is one they came up with.

Just out of morbid curiosity, I'd like to try one of those old Soviet basses, like a Tonika.

Yes, it's this. I did the paid Bass Buzz course and it's more clear there that it's a plucking technique drill aimed at building consistency in absolute beginners. As you go through the course he does say that you should work on, and be comfortable with, starting with either finger. There are...

I'd also recommend checking out the BassBuzz channel. His focus is on absolute beginners, with no previous instrument experience necessary. They have a free YouTube channel, and a paid course that I found to be organized and laid out pretty well. I will say that if you don't care for the jokes...

A few months, I think. I still just lurk though because I've only been playing since last September and don't know enough to contribute.

BassBuzz also has free lessons on YouTube, and if you're interested, their paid course will give a good starting foundation for a brand-new player.