noob that needs help

[NOOB]

I've been playing drums for 2 years. I have a Jazz band in my school, I play set in it, there's another drummer at my school. I decided that I should play bass (since thier is no other bassists in my school :scowl: ) Any help would be greatly appritiated.

 

[NOOB]

anyone?

 

[Blackbird]

Help with what? You didn't ask any specific question...

If you need help with everything, just read the forums and get friendly with the search function.

Welcome to TB, by the way.

 

[unity bass]

I've been playing drums for 2 years. I have a Jazz band in my school, I play set in it, there's another drummer at my school. I decided that I should play bass (since thier is no other bassists in my school :scowl: ) Any help would be greatly appritiated.

This is not a very specific request but I want to chime in...

Don't spend alot on your first bass.
If you have the money, spend it on private lessons.
If you don't have the money, get a couple of good method books. www.bassbooks.com
Find some people, at your level or a little above, to jam with.
Listen to the bass line in everything you hear.
Listen to rock, jazz, country, blues, pop, punk, classical, reggae...
Practice.
Beware of GAS (gear acquisition syndrome).
fill out your profile.
Have fun.

There's a start. Welcome to Talkbass.

Chad

 

[NOOB]

I will probably use the school's bass.

Thanks for all the help.

 

[KeithBMI]

Do they have an amp too? If so, just get some lessons.

 

[Shakey]

This is not a very specific request but I want to chime in...

Don't spend alot on your first bass.
If you have the money, spend it on private lessons.
If you don't have the money, get a couple of good method books. www.bassbooks.com
Find some people, at your level or a little above, to jam with.
Listen to the bass line in everything you hear.
Listen to rock, jazz, country, blues, pop, punk, classical, reggae...
Practice.
Beware of GAS (gear acquisition syndrome).
fill out your profile.
Have fun.

There's a start. Welcome to Talkbass.

Chad

+1 Great advice!!

Practice, Practice, Practice!!!!

If you plan on using the school's bass, that great. Use the $ for lessons. They are truely invaluable.

 

[NOOB]

Do they have an amp too? If so, just get some lessons.

they have an amp



P.S. I have $9.00

 

[Spector_Ray]

they have an amp



P.S. I have $9.00

That may buy you a strap. A good supply of picks if you decide to go that way.

You could always mow lawns and do other odd jobs for money. I worked my rump off one summer to save up $250 to buy my first bass. That was the best $250 I ever spent!

 

[Skeezix]

This is not a very specific request but I want to chime in...

Don't spend alot on your first bass.
If you have the money, spend it on private lessons.
If you don't have the money, get a couple of good method books. www.bassbooks.com
Find some people, at your level or a little above, to jam with.
Listen to the bass line in everything you hear.
Listen to rock, jazz, country, blues, pop, punk, classical, reggae...
Practice.
Beware of GAS (gear acquisition syndrome).
fill out your profile.
Have fun.

There's a start. Welcome to Talkbass.

Chad

What he said, plus...
Don't get ahead of yourself.
Learn how to read music, really.

 

[dangnewt]

Being a drummer will help you become a fine bassist. My teacher always stressed that it is better to play in time even if it is the wrong note than to play the right notes in the wrong time. As a drummer yourself, you'll probably lock in with the drums and will hold down a killer groove.

I switched from guitar to bass for the same reason you did - I looked around (in my case it was my church) and saw that there were plenty of good guitarists but no one to play the bass. It was one of the best things I have ever done as I love playing the bass way more than I ever did the guitar.

 

[NOOB]

Being a drummer will help you become a fine bassist. My teacher always stressed that it is better to play in time even if it is the wrong note than to play the right notes in the wrong time. As a drummer yourself, you'll probably lock in with the drums and will hold down a killer groove.

I switched from guitar to bass for the same reason you did - I looked around (in my case it was my church) and saw that there were plenty of good guitarists but no one to play the bass. It was one of the best things I have ever done as I love playing the bass way more than I ever did the guitar.

cool




I played bass for the first time today, IT WAS SO MUCH FUN I loved it sooooooooooooooo much. It's sort of like drums and guitar rolled into one.

 

[NOOB]

Being a drummer will help you become a fine bassist. My teacher always stressed that it is better to play in time even if it is the wrong note than to play the right notes in the wrong time. As a drummer yourself, you'll probably lock in with the drums and will hold down a killer groove.

I switched from guitar to bass for the same reason you did - I looked around (in my case it was my church) and saw that there were plenty of good guitarists but no one to play the bass. It was one of the best things I have ever done as I love playing the bass way more than I ever did the guitar.

Thanks

 

[dangnewt]

My pleasure.
Welcome to the low side.