Hello! I am new to the forum. To be honest, I haven't been a forum member for like a decade! I've just bought a bass and I am a total beginner from all points of views, from technique to playing scales. What resources would you recommend for learning music theory, technique, practicing exercises etc.? My goal is to start gigging and eventually maybe become a session bassist. Thank you in advance for your help! By the way, sorry if I posted this in the wrong place (still learning my way around the forum).
Hi and welcome to TB. Check out this link on getting started. Lots of useful information here. How to get started? If at all possible I would recommend getting a real, live, actual teacher. Doing so would get you off to a great start, especially with regards to safe technique. Resourses I would recommend are : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLImrzCNnL5PkSfa1gUpsGzSMELR31yW9h www.talkingbass.net www.studybass.com https://www.amazon.com/Leonard-Bass-Method-Easy-Use/dp/0793563836 No doubt others will come along with lots of recommendations.
If you are looking for a book, pick between Ed Friedland's Hal Leonard Bass Method or Patrick Pfeifer's Bass For Dummies. The suggestions above are very helpful, too.
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