Double Bass Too old to take the plunge?

[lindseyp]

I'm 53. You're young. Get with it.

 

[Flabass]

Don't give up the ship. Plenty of years ahead to get better and enjoy.

 

[Bass SA]

I’m 42, started at 40, enjoining every moment, don’t let it pass.

 

[lucas vigor]

I am in my late forties, started on upright about 8 years ago, serious lessons for the last two years...already playing in two orchestras and gigging with combos more times then I can even handle.

Go for it. (But take lessons, because you don't want to have to unlearn bad habits like the "rockabilly" left hand grip, which happened to me)

 

[JoeDaddio]

This is a great thread.

I was feeling too old at 30 to pick up the DB. It's great to hear everyone's story in here. Very inspiing and encouraging. And it makes me realize how ridiculous I must sound when I say that I'm too old


joe

 

[Ron Plichta]

I'm 52 and just got myself reacquainted with double bass a couple of months ago. I've got a learn to learn technique-wise, but I fortunately have a patient instructor.

BTW, I'm also dabbling with cello for the first time.

 

[MytBrednec]

Love all the positive feedback to this thread!!! As a 46 yr old first time Dad of twin sons, I fully understand the time restraints involved in picking up a new instrument, but I am doing it anyway! Bass bought: check. Some instructional info ordered: check. Lifelong love of music: check. Lots of other crap to do: check. But the journey is half the fun of getting there, or so I am told. Thank you all for encouraging the OP and for encouraging this old country dog as well!