what do you guys think

[BlazeBass]

i started playing bass not to long ago(july of this year). i finally got a cam, so i uploaded this video. i want to know what you guys think, criticize, or tell what do i need to improve on

 

[TMBTC]

Damn... YOU SUCK.



ONLY KIDDING...... Nice job ,keep rockin

 

[thisSNsucks]

I act the same way when I use distortion lol

Thats pretty good for someone who's been playing for a short time. For whom the bell tolls was the first metallica song I learned when I started out too!

I say keep jamming, maybe use a click (metronome) to keep sharper time, or just play along with the cd (assuming people still buy cd's, i know I do) . Oh and its a bit dark in the vid, but I think you should be using your pinkie on your fretting hand a bit more

Nice job though, just have some thick skin when the youtube police start to flame ya.

 

[EricF]

Without seeing what your right hand is doing, there's only so much technique advice that can be given. Overall, it seemed like a pretty decent for a beginning player. It seems to me that you could be a little tighter with your timing. Practicing frequently with a metronome and/or a drum machine can be a big help in learning how to internaize a steady tempo (however, there are some people who completely disagree about the use of metronomes/drum machines as a learning tool). Remember, bass is part of the rhythm section - good timekeeping is CRITICAL to being a competent player.

 

[dnarock]

+1 with the pinky and try to place your thumb more in the canter of the neck when fretting

 

[EricF]

BTW - This thread is in the wrong forum.

 

[BlazeBass]

yeah, i don't have a video editor, if not i would have made it brighter. but thanks for the advice guys.