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Am I too old to get started in this?
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Whoever said "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" was wrong. However a word of advice (from a 64 yo) - don't waste your time learning "just a few cords" (chords). Bass players mostly play one note at a time. You can buy a new Fender with a practice amp quite cheaply. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]I am 43 now. I tried learning the bass 2 years ago. I like it, but I just didn't practice enough and didn't learn more than just a few cords. I had an Ibanez GSR200 that I actually got on Ebay, new for $140 shipped. Unfortunately, I have since sold it.
Over the past 2 years, I was thinking that I want to give it another shot. But, now I'm 43. I jumped on a few forums for beginner bass guitar reviews and see that most folks seem to be teenagers. So, that got me thinking about age
Just wondering if there were other folks out there who started later in life too.
The bass guitars I'm considering is getting another Ibanez GSR 200 or the Dean Custom Zone in Electric Green (I just really like the look of it). Thoughts? I'd like to spend as little as possible since I'm just starting out; under $200 (I know the Dean is $229).
umm.... no, that's Kohler.An American Standard upright? You mean, like, a urinal?
is your profile pic really you? how do you know that american standard is a urinal?
That’s great when ever life gets in the way we got our music
Because American Standard is THE standard in urinals.umm.... no, that's Kohler.
You need to know at least the basics in chords otherwise you don't really know what you are playing. You can't build a house without fundaments.
Maybe. If it sounds good do you have to know why? Or can you just enjoy the result?
You need to know some chords basics (music theory) to know where you need to play on the neck. It helps you figuring out and and playing along with songs and it makes it easier to improvise. This counts even even when you are just planning on playing the bass at home and not in a band. I highly recommend new players to get at least like 10/20 hours of lessons from a qualified teacher to learn the fundaments. After that then you can do your own thing and grow however you want to.
sound advice these days...when i was learning, i played along with the radio and listened over and over to records i wanted to learn. i’ve picked up some theory along the way, and leaned a lot in the 19th and 102nd army bands after i was drafted. lessons would have made life a lot easier and would have allowed me to start getting session work in new york when it was easier to break into that scene, as long as you could read. lessons, and practice. good advice!
Don't talk so foolish, all you need is the "Bass Guitar for Dummies" book. I got it a couple years ago, now I'm a "legend in my own mind"
Dam ya, why didn't I think of that book. It's gotta be the greatest. Solve all my life problems!!
Only you know the answer for yourselfI am 43 now. I tried learning the bass 2 years ago. I like it, but I just didn't practice enough and didn't learn more than just a few cords. I had an Ibanez GSR200 that I actually got on Ebay, new for $140 shipped. Unfortunately, I have since sold it.
Over the past 2 years, I was thinking that I want to give it another shot. But, now I'm 43. I jumped on a few forums for beginner bass guitar reviews and see that most folks seem to be teenagers. So, that got me thinking about age
Just wondering if there were other folks out there who started later in life too.
The bass guitars I'm considering is getting another Ibanez GSR 200 or the Dean Custom Zone in Electric Green (I just really like the look of it). Thoughts? I'd like to spend as little as possible since I'm just starting out; under $200 (I know the Dean is $229).
Also maybe don’t cheap out this time you’ll enjoy yourself more and therefore perhaps stick with it.
Played through college decades ago, then nothing for 35 years. Got asked to play a charity gig, dug the ‘81 Peavey T-40 out of storage and played on the unchanged strings. Had a ball. Got asked to join a band, did. Now I’m in two; it’s therapy folks. Love it. But if you’re married, your spouse might look at it a bit like taking up golf, except at night: nice at first but then it gets old. Manage that and you’ll be ok.
Can I just say how stoked I am about a month after getting my bass. Been practicing as much as I can while juggling the ole full time job, family (wife, 8 and 4 year old) a 9 month old full size and crazy poodle and all the other bs life throws at you. So maybe an hour a day 4 days a week. It is so fun, and therapeutic as well.
Have learned Zombie by Cranberries, a simplified version of For Whom the Bell Tolls (favorite song of all time) a couple Ramones songs. It is a blast! So glad I finally put down the money to get an instrument.
Have learned Zombie by Cranberries, a simplified version of For Whom the Bell Tolls (favorite song of all time) a couple Ramones songs. It is a blast! So glad I finally put down the money to get an instrument.
good for you! it’s hard to balance, but it definitely helps keep you sane!
Bottom line: How old would you be if you didn't start learning bass?
