Recent content by snowbird89

Actually, I started on an upright bass 3/4, loaned to me by a friend to try. I had never played any instrument before and did not believe I could, but after I found I could do simple things I was hooked, bought one of my own and took lessons and started playing in jams on a regular basis...

I was with a bluegrass band for five years. We also did some classic country and gospel and the other odd thing just for fun. I liked the variety and the people I played/sang with. The problem was the leader. He had a great ear for music, but a terrible way of talking to people. He ordered...

Thanks to all for your input. Luckily for me, my bass playing friend intends to continue lending me his bass for practice. Of course, he is also giving me lots of help. With that, and all I have learned here, I am already in a much better position to evaluate my needs. I intend to take my...

I have been singing with a bluegrass group nonprofessionally for about three years. I am the only one who does not play an instrument and the others have been encouraging me to learn the upright bass. The current bass player has been very suportive and has lent me his bass a few times to...