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Another new member and new trying bassist

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Brut666

May 10, 2023
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Good morning everyone that reads this and everyone that doesn't.


What a lovely rainy day down I the south of England today


I wanted to play bass for absolute years but never really was committed enough.

So beginning of march I brought myself a very cheap £60 encore E4 to test the waters.

Since I've brought it I've fitted two different sets of strings and had it completely set up to as near perfect as possible. I've also managed to get worse at playing it so started taking lessons, two down now still biblically bad.

None the less I look forward to being good enough to move on to my next bass.


Thanks for reading and have a great day


Matt
 
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Thanks

Yes I'm there, wondering if it's worth it. I hope it will be.

I've gotta say, having an instructor hasn't seem to of helped.
It seems I just get songs to learn but who am I to comment on the technique needed.

I having fun reading through this site as well. Seems to be confusing me more

Thanks again
 
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Consistency is the key. We don’t all get there at the same time but we all get there with due diligence. You’d be wise to listen to everything in the way of music. I have non-musician friends who I’ve taught to pick out the bass from the ensemble in recordings who say they enjoy music even more now. Don’t let it overwhelm you. Even the smallest steps should be fun. Good luck.
 
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TrevorG said:
Consistency is the key. We don’t all get there at the same time but we all get there with due diligence. You’d be wise to listen to everything in the way of music. I have non-musician friends who I’ve taught to pick out the bass from the ensemble in recordings who say they enjoy music even more now. Don’t let it overwhelm you. Even the smallest steps should be fun. Good luck.
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Thanks, I'm looking forward to it
 
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Brut666 said:
Good morning everyone that reads this and everyone that doesn't.


What a lovely rainy day down I the south of England today


I wanted to play bass for absolute years but never really was committed enough.

So beginning of march I brought myself a very cheap £60 encore E4 to test the waters.

Since I've brought it I've fitted two different sets of strings and had it completely set up to as near perfect as possible. I've also managed to get worse at playing it so started taking lessons, two down now still biblically bad.

None the less I look forward to being good enough to move on to my next bass.


Thanks for reading and have a great day


Matt
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We all sucked when we started. Regarding the instrument: To paraphrase Hal Galper: The bass is not the instrument. You are the instrument. Keep going!
 
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Brut666 said:
Good morning everyone that reads this and everyone that doesn't.


What a lovely rainy day down I the south of England today


I wanted to play bass for absolute years but never really was committed enough.

So beginning of march I brought myself a very cheap £60 encore E4 to test the waters.

Since I've brought it I've fitted two different sets of strings and had it completely set up to as near perfect as possible. I've also managed to get worse at playing it so started taking lessons, two down now still biblically bad.

None the less I look forward to being good enough to move on to my next bass.


Thanks for reading and have a great day


Matt
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‘My advice is to keep working. Don’t be afraid to record yourself. I bet between the “badness’, there is some stuff you are doing well. You just can’t remember every note you play and how well you played.

To make progress, play the stuff you do well, and work on the parts you struggle. The recording will let you know which is which.

Investing in a good instrument is a good thing. The problem with buying low end gear is that as you grow, you are going to want better gear and it is impossible to get your money back out of substandard equipment. Keep in mind, if you don’t like it, who will?

Finally, I’m not sure what the markets are like in your country, but if you can buy used, you can save a lot of money vs buying new at retail prices. Your pound will go a lot farther up the quality scale.

Best wishes.
 
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dbsfgyd1 said:
‘My advice is to keep working. Don’t be afraid to record yourself. I bet between the “badness’, there is some stuff you are doing well. You just can’t remember every note you play and how well you played.

To make progress, play the stuff you do well, and work on the parts you struggle. The recording will let you know which is which.

Investing in a good instrument is a good thing. The problem with buying low end gear is that as you grow, you are going to want better gear and it is impossible to get your money back out of substandard equipment. Keep in mind, if you don’t like it, who will?

Finally, I’m not sure what the markets are like in your country, but if you can buy used, you can save a lot of money vs buying new at retail prices. Your pound will go a lot farther up the quality scale.

Best wishes.
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I'd never thought of recording myself. That's a great idea.
I do think I should get a new to me bass at somepointin the near future. Something that imspires me and that makes me want to pick it up and play.
Thank you
 
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Welcome to the forum!! My advice, if it's worth a plug nickel, is to just keep playing as much as possible. Listen to the greats and practice mentally, whenever you can't have your bass in your hands! And here is something I've always told my students. The day you think to yourself, "Man, I'm REALLY GOOD!!", is the day you stop learning. Always strive to be better and remember, no matter how good you become, there's a 12 year old right around the corner that will blow you away!! And that's not a bad thing!!!!
 
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