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Beginner player needs some advice

Discussion in 'General Instruction [BG]' started by RayWestfield, Apr 4, 2013.


  1. Apr 4, 2013 #1
    RayWestfield

    RayWestfield

    Apr 4, 2013
    Northern Ireland
    I'm a beginner bass player, and my band and I are going for the battle of the bands competition in my home town. I am very confident in my own, and my mates', abilities. I just need some advice as to what to do, or more importantly, what not to do.
     
  5. Apr 4, 2013 #2
    Lo-E

    Lo-E

    Dec 19, 2009
    Brooklyn, NY
    Bring spares of everything and anything that can break or fail.
    Bring a written set list.
    Act professionally.
    Most importantly - Have Fun!!!
     
  9. Apr 4, 2013 #3
    MalcolmAmos

    MalcolmAmos

    Jul 18, 2009
    Deep East Texas Piney Woods
    You say you are a beginner. So, come early, yes to extension chords, etc. Smile and have fun. Enjoy the experience.
     
  13. Apr 4, 2013 #4
    phmike

    phmike

    Oct 25, 2006
    Nashville, TN
    Load your equipment in your car/van/etc. Drive to a friend's house, set up and play your full competition set as if you were at the real event. No cheating. How did the test run go? Did'ja make notes about the stuff you wished you had brought or done, etc?
    Have fun.
     
  18. Apr 4, 2013 #5
    PlaysAJunker

    PlaysAJunker

    Feb 21, 2013
    Keep people off the booze before the gig. One crap-faced link makes the entire chain suffer.

    I would say keep 'em off the dope but the guys who smoke all the time are usually better after smoking up, so play that by ear.
     

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