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[JWOJR]

Greetings:
In two months I’ll be 73. I’ve see and listened to many of the 60s greatest rock legends. I’ve played six string acoustic and electric for all these years, although not as well as I had hope to play. I want to learn to play rock bass, and if I had to choose one, I would like to play like the great Stu Cook of CCR. where should I start?

 

[Hurricane Jimmie]

So Anyway, I'm just a couple of years behind you. Not sure if you're looking for an instrument or instruction.
But if you already have a bass, playing along with CCR and Stu would be a great starting point. Stu always seemed to play just what was needed.
Good Luck on your journey.

 

[Guitalia]

Stu Cook is a great choice for beginning to learn rock bass technique. Stu Cook's parts fit perfectly in each song. I suggest simply looking for Creedence Clearwater bass covers on YouTube.

A perfect song to start with would be Bad Moon Rising. Cook mostly plays root quarter-notes, with simple walk-ups in the chorus and a slightly more animated line in the solo section. Learn it right!

As it happens, I learned Bad Moon Rising for a job where I subbed on bass with a modern country band I'd worked with a couple of years previously. I played the part pretty much note for note. After that set ended, the keyboard player, a long-time veteran of touring nationwide with well-known country artists, told me that that was the first time he'd felt comfortable playing the song with the band.

 

[FatStringer52]

I would like to play like the great Stu Cook of CCR. where should I start?

YouTube is your friend. Just do a YT search for CCR covers, pick out some of your favorite songs and watch to see how they are played. Some include notation, some include tab and on some you will just have to follow visually. For example . . .

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=CCR+Bass

One helpful feature of YT is that you can slow down the videos without changing the pitch. Just click on the "gear" icon at the bottom of the window and select speed.

Best of luck!

 

[JRA]

welcome aboard, JWOJR !

i think the cats have it right: play along with the tunes you're interested in, and study them via youtube bass covers/lessons. if you google the title of any tune and add the words "bass cover" after the title = you'll probably get some responses/options, e.g, for the beatles tune: come together bass cover. some tunes have lessons associated: come together bass lessson.

anyway: this joint is hoppin' with wannabe experts with tons of opinions --- enjoy yourself and congrats on your choice of the EB/electric bass! good luck!


FWIW: there are lots of real experts here, too!

 

[Semi Actuated]

Creedence Clearwater Revival Anthology - Stu Cook Bass - PlayBassLines.com (sellfy.com)

No connection with the seller, and I don't have the CCR one. But I do own a couple of the other titles this guy puts out, and they are very accurate.

 

[JWOJR]

Greetings:
In two months I’ll be 73. I’ve see and listened to many of the 60s greatest rock legends. I’ve played six string acoustic and electric for all these years, although not as well as I had hope to play. I want to learn to play rock bass, and if I had to choose one, I would like to play like the great Stu Cook of CCR. where should I start?

Let me clarify and add a few notes to my first post. First of all, talkbass.com looks to be one of if not the best websites for all things bass. Two, I am about to test my desire and abilities with a Squier p/j bass that my trusted local merchant had in stock for 15% below the Internet pricing. Three, I am looking for the best Online instruction for a reasonable price. Fourth, and this is a question for all members: I own a Brian Moore i8 solid body electric six string guitar that has a neck that is out-of-this-world. The merchant that I bought the guitar from is no longer in business, but I have seen pictures of a few Brian Moore bass guitars on Reverb that look incredible. Are there any members familiar with this brand and are they still available? Thanks everyone.

 

[MrLenny1]

Put on some CCR and start Jammin.
If you're looking for a bass a Fender Jazz bass
neck is easy for a guitar player IMHO.

 

[FatStringer52]

I am looking for the best Online instruction for a reasonable price.

How's free grab ya? Just go to Talkingbass and sign up for a Free Memberhip. After you get signed up, go to the Free Lesson Map and get started. I know theory is a PITA for most, but I would highly recommend that you go thru the lessons regarding Intervals and Chord Construction under the Music Theory for Bass section as a bare minimum for these are the essential foundations for all bass players.

The above will keep you busy for quite a while. In the mean time, do a YouTube search for "bass lesson" and get an idea of what is available out there. When you find someone whose teaching style fits your needs you can find out what they have available as far as paid instruction.

Of course, if you have someone available locally, nothing will beat face-to-face instruction. Immediate feedback from someone who will help you with proper technique is priceless. You may only have to take a few lessons to get you on the right track, but they're well worth the investment.

Welcome to the low end!

 

[JWOJR]

Thanks FatStringer52. I’ve signed up for Talking Bass and have been bingeing on CCR covers on You Tube. So, I’ll keep on Chooglin!