Recent content by revtime

Good advice. I would like to add that my playing got much better when I stopped trying to choke the life out of my bass. Learning the basics is good but your developing habits. And a good habit to develop is a soft touch. Try sneaking up on the fret instead of a full on frontal assault.

Nothing wrong with being one dimensional. If that does it for you more power to you. Me thinks you came in and asked this question because you don't want to be one dimensional. There are plenty of DVDs, Youtube videos, etc if you really want to further your technique.

It sounds like he would love Rocksmith for xbox, ps3, PC. I have a blast with blink 182 and My Chemical Romance Welcome to the Black Parade.

I can't see why you would limit yourself. I have been practicing both. Pick with faster stuff and fingers for the slower stuff. I want to have as many tools as possible available to me.

Great, I did not know I had bad technique until I read this thread.

The Rocksmith bass DLC. I just purchased 2 basses because of this game. Opinions differ in regards to Rocksmith but 6 months ago all I could do was put a guitar around my neck and pose. Now I am a guitar and bass player.....not a good guitar and bass player mind you but I learn more every day.