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RockerLula

Apr 4, 2012
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Milford, MI
#1
Greetings everyone. I just joined this forum, and wanted to say hello!

I am just learning to play bass guitar and trying to take in all the knowledge and practice all I can. Although I am new to bass I am not new to music, which I am hoping will help me as I learn to play.

I played clarinet for several years when I was young, was first chair in the band. Then I learned to play a bit of electric guitar during high school, also sang in the choir and in musical theater. During high school I spent a lot of time around bands as they practiced, singing some backup and playing tambourine.

I was accepted into the music program at the university, music minor to be specific. But the time even the minor program required was too much for me. During that program I took two semesters of music theory, along with some ear/pitch training and picked up a bit of piano. I also joined a rock band as their lead singer for a few months.

After college I continued in community musical theater off and on.

I recently decided to sell my electric guitar, and traded it in for a used Epiphone bass. I miss those days of being involved in music, so I am trying to get back into playing again. I have bought a beginning book by Hal Leonard, along with a DVD to help kickstart me. I know lessons with a teacher would be ideal, but the money is not there right now. Hopefully in a month or so I can do that.

Music theory is coming back to me slowly. But please forgive me if I post something that seems inexperienced or unintelligent, because I still need to dust off and blow out the cobwebs from that part of my brain. lol.

I am looking forward to being here! Thanks!
 
#2
Welcome aboard!
I know of many folks (myself included) that have taken a break from making music.
But for one reason or another, ended up coming back into the fold.

It's often been said that...the music chooses you.

So true!

The thing about making music, is it has such a multifaceted "fun factor" that once tried, it's easy to get hooked. ;)

And with great forums like this one providing heaps of useful info, makes it even easier to get back into the swing of things.
What's not to like?

Speaking of the fun factor...

Here is a youtube, clip that I recently viewed.
If a pic can be worth a 1000 words, vids can speak volumes! :D
Don't let the song title throw ya! LOL!

Love the solo! You go girl !!- Nicki Bluhm

Just watching that clip was so much fun!
Also shows that, it does not require having bags of money to have a good time, making great music. :)

Again, welcome aboard, or perhaps I should say...
Welcome back! :cool:
 
#4
Hey man, welcome to the fantastic world of bass. You might be new to bass, but I'm still kinda new to music overall, so don't worry, you're not alone in your beginning journey ;). But I think we all share a passion and love for the low growl, and more specifically, for the bass. It's just beyond awesome an instrument! If it was not for the bass, I wouldn't be playing music today (dabbled in electric guitar, but got frustrated early on).

Also welcome to TalkBass. As a fellow newbie to the site I can tell you now you will be able to get loads of awesome info on bass playing and music in general (as well as a few scorns and ignoring here and there, I won't sugar-coat everything, he he).
 
#5
Welcome to TalkBass, and congrats on picking up the rumblestick.
TB is an awesome place where you will learn more than you ever imagined.
You will also spend waaay too much time here, and begin to wonder if your bass is too heavy, too bassy, too trebly or too ghetto.
Better start setting moneay aside now, because when the GAS hits, it hits hard.

BTW, get a P bass with flats and a tort guard :)
 
#6
carlthegroover said:
you will be able to get loads of awesome info on bass playing and music in general (as well as a few scorns and ignoring here and there, I won't sugar-coat everything, he he).
Click to expand...

lol. I think that many forums, and even in real life, people can be that way. ;) That doesn't get me down or stop me. Everyone has an opinion...or not.

charlie monroe said:
Better start setting moneay aside now, because when the GAS hits, it hits hard.

BTW, get a P bass with flats and a tort guard :)
Click to expand...

haha! One step at a time...
 
#8
charlie monroe said:
Welcome to TalkBass, and congrats on picking up the rumblestick.
TB is an awesome place where you will learn more than you ever imagined.
You will also spend waaay too much time here, and begin to wonder if your bass is too heavy, too bassy, too trebly or too ghetto.
Better start setting moneay aside now, because when the GAS hits, it hits hard.

BTW, get a P bass with flats and a tort guard :)
Click to expand...

All right, giving newcomers a crash course on TalkBass, using very few, selected words. Coolio. :cool:
 
#9
Welcome to the party!

TB is a great forum that's helped this 52 year old drummer find his inner bassman.

Ask questions and prepare to laugh and roll your eyes from time to time. The people here are truely helpful. I've been here over a year and over a thousand posts...
 

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