Recent content by mrreason

Are there any true newbies who have no prior experience playing any musical instrument? (By newbie I mean less than six months into their relationship with the bass). What have your experiences been like, how far along are you and is it what you expected? Just looking for the impressions of a...

You are not old, I am old. I started about 3 weeks ago, just feeling up the bass. Got a teacher now I know nothing more than i did three weeks ago. Trying to get my fingers to know where to go and when, they are making it to 1 finger per fret, played a bluse line and i am happy as can be! having...

What happens if you can reach 3rd fret with third finger in124? Should you not use it or is it a helper for the pinky(4), also what's if trying the 1234,next string ,1234 next string, etc. what do you use for 4th note? Told you I had questions.

Thanks for all the great advice, I will "hold my horses and get to know my bass". Showlow Your humble opinion is exactly what I wanted. You all are a wealth of information and experience. I welcome and appreciate it all. Please don't mind me asking a bazillion questions.

I had my bass for a week now, start private lessons next Sat. Everyone says practice, I love to practice, however what do you practice when you don't know anything? Fingers don't get to OFPF. Book says do this, video says do that and you will sound like this. Just need a solid place to start and...

Thank you all, That's what I needed to hear!

I have just got Hal Leonard Complete Edition, going to see a teacher Sat.

Hey Bass Players, I am a complete 56 year old newbie with a passion to learn to play. I just want to do it for me . I love the beat in all types of music. So i would like to know of your day one experiences learning how to play. I have had the bass for 5 days and only put in dow to eat...