Hey everyone! New to TalkBass—been playing for a little while but still feel like a beginner most days. I’ve mostly been practicing at home, but I’m hoping to learn more about gear, technique, and maybe even jamming with others. Looking forward to getting to know you all and picking up some knowledge!
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Hey everyone!
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Practice more, TalkBass less!! 
(Can't follow my own advice haha)
Welcome!!
(Can't follow my own advice haha)Welcome!!
Welcome to Talkbass!!
Great community, but wear a helmet.
Great community, but wear a helmet.
Welcome oh seeker of funk drenched groove! Sounds like to me you’re having fun…that’s all that matters!
Jazzdogg
Less barking, more wagging!
Welcome!
There's a wealth of knowledge available here, and quite a lot is documented, including "sticky" threads, wiki documentation, guidelines at the head of each forum, and a fairly powerful search function.
There are a few "rules" to learn, and as long as you're cool and follow the rules, the mods are way more cool and helpful than punitive.
You can spend several days just finding your way through the site rooting out basic information.
Have fun!
There's a wealth of knowledge available here, and quite a lot is documented, including "sticky" threads, wiki documentation, guidelines at the head of each forum, and a fairly powerful search function.
There are a few "rules" to learn, and as long as you're cool and follow the rules, the mods are way more cool and helpful than punitive.
You can spend several days just finding your way through the site rooting out basic information.
Have fun!
Welcome!
Should you ever need enabled to buy more gear, we on talkbass are ready and willing to do all that we can to help.
Lotsa great threads here is one worth checking out:
My office for today.. Casino Resort poolside reggae.. 
Learning about new gear you say? Welcome to Wonderland... watch out for that first rabbit hole, it's a doozy lol. 
It's all about attitude.
It's even more important than practice, practice, practice.
Don't just play the bass, 𝙗𝙚 the bass!
When you plug in, nothing should exist but you and the music.
Think about method acting.
A method actor doesn't just play a character, he 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 the character, sometimes even staying in character off the set.
Attitude!
I wanted to quit learning after a few unproductive months, but once I changed my attitude, everything else fell into place.
I played guitar way back in the seventies...not too bad on rhythm, just couldn't handle lead. Gave it all up after five years or so.
I started playing bass eleven years ago.
It's a much better fit.
Things that helped me?
1) Finding the right bass. Bonding with your bass is very important. I know people who quit in frustration because they weren't playing the right bass.
2) Finding the right strings.
GHS black tapewounds are my favorites. They feel good and sound even better. There's no way I would have progressed to the point I'm at now with regular roundwounds.
3) Putting aside an hour each day to practice.
Don't overdo it, but don't slack off, either.
Practice with purpose. As mentioned above, when you do practice, shut off the outside world.
(By the way, I never took any lessons. I just took an approach that fit me.)
It's even more important than practice, practice, practice.
Don't just play the bass, 𝙗𝙚 the bass!
When you plug in, nothing should exist but you and the music.
Think about method acting.
A method actor doesn't just play a character, he 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 the character, sometimes even staying in character off the set.
Attitude!
I wanted to quit learning after a few unproductive months, but once I changed my attitude, everything else fell into place.
I played guitar way back in the seventies...not too bad on rhythm, just couldn't handle lead. Gave it all up after five years or so.
I started playing bass eleven years ago.
It's a much better fit.
Things that helped me?
1) Finding the right bass. Bonding with your bass is very important. I know people who quit in frustration because they weren't playing the right bass.
2) Finding the right strings.
GHS black tapewounds are my favorites. They feel good and sound even better. There's no way I would have progressed to the point I'm at now with regular roundwounds.
3) Putting aside an hour each day to practice.
Don't overdo it, but don't slack off, either.
Practice with purpose. As mentioned above, when you do practice, shut off the outside world.
(By the way, I never took any lessons. I just took an approach that fit me.)
First rule of Talkbass: No pics, no bass.
Fancy or not, we love them all!
(Oh, and we love spending other people’s money. If you’re ever wondering what to buy, just ask. I’m sure we can recommend something; possibly even whatever it is you’re asking about.
)
Welcome to Talkbass.
Fancy or not, we love them all!
(Oh, and we love spending other people’s money. If you’re ever wondering what to buy, just ask. I’m sure we can recommend something; possibly even whatever it is you’re asking about.
)Welcome to Talkbass.
D
First, as mentioned, you have to love the Bass you buy/bought. When i started, once i got a bass that was beautiful, and comfortable, i couldnt put it down. I always say, buy the best you can. The more your invested, the better. Second, find people to jam with asap. There is only one thing more fun than jamming when its working. You dont have to be an expert to do it.
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