I am going to go for it. I have checked out SBL, at least his older stuff. It's fine, but I think I like the approach a bit better in BuzzBass. It seems to click for me based on the few YouTube I've checked out. I have Adriana's, and although it is amazing, it is heavy into theory. I like the idea of playing tunes while learning the theory, so I intend to go through the BuzzBass and return to the Adriana's lessons in a few months, and probably mix it in. The other thing I like about what BuzzBass offers is slowed recordings as you get the lessons down. Seems like that has worked well for me in the past.
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BassBuzz
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Josh is pretty well focused on beginner to intermediate players. If that suits you and you like his style, go for it!
Josh is pretty well focused on beginner to intermediate players. If that suits you and you like his style, go for it!
1 week in. Not having taken any actual lessons, and the value is already there.
- Correct left hand technique, well instructed with appropriately persistent reminders. No longer squeezing the bass. Very light pressure and related pain is gone.
- adjusted angle of bass to accomplish it.
- counting is helping rhythm.
- right hand technique (plucking) is now correct and consistent.
These few advancements seem extraordinarily basic but after squeezing the hell out of the neck and using random plucking techniques, it’s important progress that has opened up a lot of possibilities and my notes sound consistent and good.
Explanations for gear, keeping strings quiet, of whole to eighth notes and the A-A scale wasn’t necessary for me, and practice on each string over the week not new, but it simply gave me time to use the above techniques correctly at a good pace, along with counting out loud (not suggested there but I am doing it).
Course progress easily (slow medium and fast for each lesson) which is making it all come together and happen easily and naturally.
I am also learning a small bit about rhythm structures. All in all pretty basic so far but solidifying a good approach. I can see it will advance into intermediate quickly, which I am actually very excited about (not my normal feeling about practice by any stretch). So that’s fairly impressive.
Style is fun and relaxed but focused.
I believe I will be crossing strings in the next day and that should get fun.
There is a lot of promise offered upon completion of the course (badass). That seems unreal at this point, but I am just going with it. We will see what happens.
- Correct left hand technique, well instructed with appropriately persistent reminders. No longer squeezing the bass. Very light pressure and related pain is gone.
- adjusted angle of bass to accomplish it.
- counting is helping rhythm.
- right hand technique (plucking) is now correct and consistent.
These few advancements seem extraordinarily basic but after squeezing the hell out of the neck and using random plucking techniques, it’s important progress that has opened up a lot of possibilities and my notes sound consistent and good.
Explanations for gear, keeping strings quiet, of whole to eighth notes and the A-A scale wasn’t necessary for me, and practice on each string over the week not new, but it simply gave me time to use the above techniques correctly at a good pace, along with counting out loud (not suggested there but I am doing it).
Course progress easily (slow medium and fast for each lesson) which is making it all come together and happen easily and naturally.
I am also learning a small bit about rhythm structures. All in all pretty basic so far but solidifying a good approach. I can see it will advance into intermediate quickly, which I am actually very excited about (not my normal feeling about practice by any stretch). So that’s fairly impressive.
Style is fun and relaxed but focused.
I believe I will be crossing strings in the next day and that should get fun.
There is a lot of promise offered upon completion of the course (badass). That seems unreal at this point, but I am just going with it. We will see what happens.
A little over a month into the program, and I am on track to complete in just under 3 months, the fast track plan. I was delayed a bit by taking up walking and my practice room was unavailable for a couple days. So I am glad to see I am still on track for the “Fast Track” completion. Although I missed a few days, I expect a I will be done early.
Reading music. His instructions are very good. I have learned to read whole to 8th notes and rests and basically how to determine the note on the staff. Repeats. Etc. I’ve memorized EFADG on the staff.
Fretboard knowledge. I knew the strings names but never really could learn notes on the fretboard. I’d forget pretty quick. With his lesson, I quickly picked up (memorized) GAB on E and CDE on A. From there you’ve got F and F easy enough, and, using the octave shape, the D and G strings are fairly easy to decipher.
Since I last posted, I had been getting a lot of unwanted string noise. It was starting to seem a bit ridiculous, so I decided to change from round wounds to chromes. The rounds had become noisy without extreme care, and I read somewhere that higher tension strings might help cut back on unwanted plucking noise. I happened to have the chromes in the garage. Cleaned the bass, re set it up and even took the string height to factory spec (had it a bit lower). I’m glad I made the move. Definitely improved the fun factor.
Reading music. His instructions are very good. I have learned to read whole to 8th notes and rests and basically how to determine the note on the staff. Repeats. Etc. I’ve memorized EFADG on the staff.
Fretboard knowledge. I knew the strings names but never really could learn notes on the fretboard. I’d forget pretty quick. With his lesson, I quickly picked up (memorized) GAB on E and CDE on A. From there you’ve got F and F easy enough, and, using the octave shape, the D and G strings are fairly easy to decipher.
Since I last posted, I had been getting a lot of unwanted string noise. It was starting to seem a bit ridiculous, so I decided to change from round wounds to chromes. The rounds had become noisy without extreme care, and I read somewhere that higher tension strings might help cut back on unwanted plucking noise. I happened to have the chromes in the garage. Cleaned the bass, re set it up and even took the string height to factory spec (had it a bit lower). I’m glad I made the move. Definitely improved the fun factor.
I’d give him an A+ so far. Up to Module 7 lesson 5 or 6... I’ve had a lot of professors, and a long career with a lot of great training/ instruction. He is, at this point, definitely one of the best teachers / instructors I’ve ever had on any topic in my entire life. Content, approach, pace, timing of reminders, how it builds from one moment to the next - it’s almost uncanny how effective it is. I didn’t expect what I am getting from watching his YouTube vids - they are just fine, but this is exceptionally well designed. I sure hope it keeps up this well. We will see! Good luck!
Just discovered Bassbuzz and it’s what I need. Having a bass (in fact, three now!!) since December last year and noodling incorrectly so I looked to really learn the basics.
I have a good sense of rhythm, good reading skills but I’ll go nowhere if I continue with bad technique...
I should have known (being myself a music teacher!) that it would take an insane amount of time (lost time) to reach some acceptable level with bad habits. Worked, kinda, for piano and drums (basic lessons for keys and self-taught for drums, excepting a few Youtube videos) but I won’t repeat the same mistake again.
I have a good sense of rhythm, good reading skills but I’ll go nowhere if I continue with bad technique...
I should have known (being myself a music teacher!) that it would take an insane amount of time (lost time) to reach some acceptable level with bad habits. Worked, kinda, for piano and drums (basic lessons for keys and self-taught for drums, excepting a few Youtube videos) but I won’t repeat the same mistake again.
Three basses since December? That's one bass every quarter. You're off to a good start
I hope BassBuzz is working for you.
I’ve lost my practice space! I’m trying to figure out another. I’m about halfway through (54%) I think. Still very impressed. Very eager to get further along with it.
Been stalled for a while as my day job got me a little... exhausted: music teacher in elementary school with all the funny equipment (masks, gallons of sanitizer...) and the need to constantly disinfect instruments and deal with kids away from school for almost 6 months. They (and I too) lost the habit of a normal (as it could be in the circumstances) routine...Three basses since December? That's one bass every quarter. You're off to a good start
I hope BassBuzz is working for you.
However, I begin to have a better left hand position at least!
I know I’m a little intense when I focus on something so I need all the good tools and more... But, enough Basses for now, no more room in the home studio
What!? You've been bassplayingless!? That's terrible. Can't you practice through headphones?
There are several instructors on youtube, but his sense of humour and having an organized course was what led me to join in. I hope you make the most out of it.
Been stalled for a while as my day job got me a little... exhausted: music teacher in elementary school with all the funny equipment (masks, gallons of sanitizer...) and the need to constantly disinfect instruments and deal with kids away from school for almost 6 months. They (and I too) lost the habit of a normal (as it could be in the circumstances) routine...
However, I begin to have a better left hand position at least!
I know I’m a little intense when I focus on something so I need all the good tools and more... But, enough Basses for now, no more room in the home studio
Yes, left hand technique for bass is different than for guitar. Do you have a bass in elementary school?
"enough Basses"??? What does that mean? Does anyone here on TB know?
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