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Teach me.

Discussion in 'General Instruction [BG]' started by Bessie, Sep 23, 2002.


  1. Sep 23, 2002 #1
    Bessie

    Bessie

    Aug 11, 2002
    Vancouver,Canada
    I really wish I could find someone who could teach me how to better myself with bass in exchange for.......(hehe.sorry)
     
  5. Sep 23, 2002 #2
    Bryan R. Tyler

    Bryan R. Tyler TalkBass: Usurping My Practice Time Since 2002 Staff Member Administrator Gold Supporting Member

    May 3, 2002
    Connecticut
    ...sauerkraut??
     
  10. Sep 23, 2002 #3
    hayngman

    hayngman

    Aug 20, 2002
    Wise County, TX
    Practice, first of all. Also, learn songs from different styles of music, not just from your favorite artists (I take it you like Manson, eh?). Variety is very good. You might learn lots of new tricks, even if you never use some of them.
    If you're taking lessons, listen to your teacher. Learning scales and theory is a plus. If you know any fingering exercises (fretboard and plucking hands) they'll help you get faster and mor flexible.
    This is all basic stuff that you may already know and do, but I hope it helps.

    I'll take my payment now.:D :D :D
     
  14. Sep 23, 2002 #4
    Bruce Lindfield

    Bruce Lindfield Unprofessional TalkBass Contributor Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 13, 1999
    Brighton, England, UK, Europe
    No, it's always carrots!! ;)
     
  18. Sep 23, 2002 #5
    merlin

    merlin

    Apr 15, 2000
    Adelaide, South Australia
    With a double "t" eh Bruce?? These must be special carrots.

    :p

    One to me.

    Merls
     
  22. Sep 23, 2002 #6
    Blackbird

    Blackbird Moderator Supporting Member

    Mar 18, 2000
    California
    Lesson 1:

    Topics about learning to play the bass go in "General Instruction"

    Moved.
     
  26. Sep 23, 2002 #7
    Bessie

    Bessie

    Aug 11, 2002
    Vancouver,Canada
    Does anybody know where I can learn these without having lessons?(i.e. the internet.) I'm most likley going to get a teacher in or around January because I can't really afford one right now. I have to wait for my birthday because that's what my mommy (yes, I still call her that sometimes)is going to get me. So, in conclusion, I have to wait so I'm trying to teach myself everything that I possobly can.
    Unless someone wants to exchange lessons for sauerkraut and carrots?????
     
  31. Sep 23, 2002 #8
    XavierG

    XavierG

    Jan 8, 2001
    British Columbia, Canada
    How about pizza?
     
  35. Sep 23, 2002 #9
    Nick man

    Nick man

    Apr 7, 2002
    Tampa Bay
    I already have suerkraut (sp?) carrots, and pizza.....

    How about a new bass?

    Nothing is better than a real teacher since its a two way thing where the teacher see's what you need work on and can help you better.

    Peace
    Nick
     
  39. Sep 23, 2002 #10
    Peter McFerrin

    Peter McFerrin

    Jul 4, 2000
    Valencia, CA 91354
    http://www.wheatdesign.com/bassbook/

    It's a good start.
     
  43. Sep 24, 2002 #11
    Thulsa

    Thulsa

    Jun 21, 2001
    Lawrenceville, Georgia (Metro
    Great site Peter, thanks for pointing it out!
     
  47. Sep 24, 2002 #12
    jazzbo

    jazzbo

    Aug 25, 2000
    San Francisco, CA
    <a href="http://www.talkbass.com/html/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=31"><img src="http://www.stuffmagazine.com/mayhem/stuff_stuff/wallpaper/babyfrog_800x600.jpg" width="175" height="150" border="0" alt="Learn THEORY and get some CANDY by clicking on BABYFROG!"></a>
     
  51. Sep 30, 2002 #13
    Bessie

    Bessie

    Aug 11, 2002
    Vancouver,Canada
    that is a great site. thank you very much. i read it until my eyes bled and my ears rang.