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What else do you play? If anything
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6 String bass ... Since 20
4 string bass ... 15
4 string bass fretless ... 21
Guitars 6 string ... 12
Guitars 7 string ... 21
Guitars 8 string ... 20 (oddly enough I started with this before 7s. I was one of the earlier adopters. I mostly use it as a two handed tapping instrument)
For reference I'm 25 now.
4 string bass ... 15
4 string bass fretless ... 21
Guitars 6 string ... 12
Guitars 7 string ... 21
Guitars 8 string ... 20 (oddly enough I started with this before 7s. I was one of the earlier adopters. I mostly use it as a two handed tapping instrument)
For reference I'm 25 now.
For me, honestly there is nothing but the bass, and there is no other instrument in the world like the bass, except for maybe its great grandfather (The Guembri)
I believe the bass is one of the most underrated instruments out there and definitely not given enough attention.
What we’ve all heard (from the bass) thus far since its inception is merely a “scratch on the surface” of what’s it’s capable of.
I believe the bass is one of the most underrated instruments out there and definitely not given enough attention.
What we’ve all heard (from the bass) thus far since its inception is merely a “scratch on the surface” of what’s it’s capable of.
I am not a professional musician. I play for my own enjoyment. My main instrument is the classical guitar, which I have been playing for a few years. I was asked about a month ago if I would fill in for someone, and play bass for a gospel choir in our church, and I agreed. My son had an old Fender bass in his closet, so I got it out and started practicing. I have fallen in love with playing bass!
Electric bass (4 and 5 strings, and a bit of fretless); electric upright bass (4-string) and I took up ukulele because I found out I have one lying around anyway 
I used to know a handful of guitar chords but never liked the instrument. So far I am digging the uke, though!
I used to know a handful of guitar chords but never liked the instrument. So far I am digging the uke, though!
Even from guys like Stanley Clark, Bootsy Collins(he has te electronic aspect) John Enteistle and Les Claypool. I get what your saying, there's always more to be done, but the surface has been penetrated, deeply. Your just listening to average players I assume.
I have to admit that I was exaggerating a bit with that “scratch the surface” comment.
All I meant was that, even with all of the genius we’ve all heard (and I mainly only listen to exceptional players) I feel like the bass is capable of even more.
I’m constantly blown away with videos & performances I accidently trip over by people who aren't considered "mainstream".
Yep I totally agree, and I myself am someone who pushes the boundaries of my skill. I also find myself listen to the best of the best, that's what inspires me. One thing I've never got is the "10+ strings thing" 8 is where I think it's far enough. You can't possibly use all of that(10 or more) in one Piece
Yes, this. On occasion my son will direct my attention to something or the other he's found on Youtube he knows I'll like, or at least find interesting. Bagpipes in metal music? Huh... who knew?
AC/DC "Long Way To The Top" and more, it's out there. There are Celtic Rock Bands using Bagpipes, look up the Red Hot Chili Pipers (Pipers not Peppers) on youtube.
Yup, that's exactly what he had me listen to. But I had forgotten about the AC/DC thing. Maybe it's more mainstream than I give it credit for.
In order I learned them:
Piano & Violin
Guitar
Bass
In order how much I like them:
Bass
Piano
Guitar
Piano & Violin
Guitar
Bass
In order how much I like them:
Bass
Piano
Guitar
I started on trumpet in high school; played it for two years but just went through the motions. played tuba as well but the instrument was bigger than I was and almost swallowed me whole; I was lucky to live and tell about it.
bass came next when I was 14 and never looked back
I can noodle on guitar and probably keep a better beat on the drums than all the drummers at my church.
and sing a little.
bass came next when I was 14 and never looked back
I can noodle on guitar and probably keep a better beat on the drums than all the drummers at my church.
and sing a little.
Flute and trumpet, though it's been many, many years since I played them and I don't own either instrument anymore.
Cool Thread!
I play drums...hand drums, shakers, rattlers, rollers...almost daily. I should practice my bass playing as much!
Interesting...7 pages and only one mention of the autoharp! I bought my Oscar Schmidt away back in 1975...the day I got my income tax return, if I remember correctly.
At the time I was lugging an Acoustic 360 powered by a Sunn Coliseum around everywhere...later I went through the SVT stage! LOL Even at 20 I knew I couldn't do THAT forever! I wondered what it might be like to not have to plug into anything. I'd been hit by the bluegrass bus, and I wanted to get on board. (Yes, a Grateful Dead rather than a Carter Family reference...
... Bill Monroe came later). The autoharp seemed the way to go...and, in retrospect, it was!
I play one of my bass guitars several times a week...the autoharp around camp fires and around the house. I wouldn't want to be without it!
I play drums...hand drums, shakers, rattlers, rollers...almost daily. I should practice my bass playing as much!
Interesting...7 pages and only one mention of the autoharp! I bought my Oscar Schmidt away back in 1975...the day I got my income tax return, if I remember correctly.
At the time I was lugging an Acoustic 360 powered by a Sunn Coliseum around everywhere...later I went through the SVT stage! LOL Even at 20 I knew I couldn't do THAT forever! I wondered what it might be like to not have to plug into anything. I'd been hit by the bluegrass bus, and I wanted to get on board. (Yes, a Grateful Dead rather than a Carter Family reference...
... Bill Monroe came later). The autoharp seemed the way to go...and, in retrospect, it was!I play one of my bass guitars several times a week...the autoharp around camp fires and around the house. I wouldn't want to be without it!
