Recent content by Hroda

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    Double Bass Hobbies? What is hobbies?

    Martial Arts or Dancing is great..I took up Muay Thai and I feel like after I've worked up a sweat and pushed my body to the limits I become sort of born again (refreshed) and approach other things in life (including bass) a greater energy. I also tried cooking but I think I'll leave that for my...
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    Best way to practice scales?

    Now I've been wondering how some of you on here would say is the best way to practices chords and scales. What I've been doing is taking a scale then it's chords and the taking it's relative minor or major and learning that. Do you guys have any routines or ideas that can help?
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    Am I too late?

    Seriously, I bought both of these books and it's worked wonders
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    What does "in the pocket" mean?

    Haha I think all these answers are valid
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    Am I too late?

    Hey there, I just started about 3 months ago and have been pretty much practicing bass almost everyday. I'm 19 and will be 20 next month, I thought the same exact thing you did but now I can't believe some things my hand does. So to answer your question I don't think it's too late at all, but I...
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    Reading the bass clef.

    Very true
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    Killer Slap Bass Exercises - with Scott Devine

    Very sweet, I think i like it in the "slap void"
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    Need Help with a steady practice routine

    Thanks all for these great responses I appreciate them all, @fearceol Thanks, i'll look into chord tones and implement that into my practice @BassNeo I love this guy he makes bass fun & inviting, good idea on picking a new song a week @AuntieBeeb I did take Music Theory class in High School...
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    Need Help with a steady practice routine

    Hello everyone.I find myself in a dilemma. I'm 19 & I bought my bass about 2 weeks ago (Ibanez SR-300M w/ Marshall MB-30 amp). I've tried looking on youtube and other free resources for learning how to play for a beginner. When I say beginner (just to give you an idea of my knowledge and...