I'm a new bassist!

Concentrate on a good teacher.

 

Above all, concentrate on having fun.

 

Hi and welcome. You'll find lots of good advice and teaching over in the 'general instruction' and 'technique' forums. Meanwhile, find a good teacher and listen to different styles of music.

 

I dunno i think teacher are hood for absoulte beggibers but a vabd practice and jamming are also usefull

 

welcome to talk bass. Some "bassic" advice: 1. Always remember you are a member of the rhythm section and not a gui****. 2. Learn to read; you will never regret it. 3. Don't be a music snob. Learn to play as many styles as you can.

 

that's gotta be the oldest pun in the book

 

Here is a tip,starting out keep it simple.You can practice to some CD's of music you like.Secondly keep at it and one day you will just have what it takes.Once you get going it becomes easier.Also if you sing your stock will go up in the eyes of bands you are trying out for

 

I'd apologise but I'm older....

 

Welcome to TB! Here's my little thought on the subject, take as much or as little as you like...

Learn just enough to be proficient at the instrument. Don't fall into the trap of picking up your bass just to play scales or practice technique. There's no fun in that! I found that the more I dug into learning theory and modes, the less fun I had when I picked up the bass to noodle around. You have to let the instrument be a window to your soul, not a device to show off your flashy moves.

Buy as much of your gear used as you can. If you don't like it, you can get most of your money back re-selling it. You've already made a very important discovery, Talkbass is probably the single greatest resource for bass players.

Good luck on your journey!

 

One more piece of advice. When you reach a plateau in your playing and your musical growth (and you will), do not give up. Keep plugging away because eventually, for no apparent reason, you will suddenly break through to the other side. This phenomenon is reoccurring.