Why I'm probably the worst bassist on talk bass

[Cole Louis Allar]

I've never played in the band before, I only play punk rock, I think Pete Wentz is and awesome guy even though I don't think he's the best bassist around either, I only play bass as a hobby because I enjoy doing it, even though I do plan on joining a band sometime in the future.
Oh and this video to :

 

[Cole Louis Allar]

Especially the end of today your love tomorrow the world was a little off lol

 

[SunnBass]

If it were easy, it wouldn't be fun.
Keep practicing, it will come.


Remember, once you think you're good at something, you'll never get any better.
Always keep learning, growing, and reaching.

 

[DiabolusInMusic]

Ahhh the joys of youth... don't worry self-esteem tends to show up in adulthood. You are doing fine, there is no need to put yourself down. If you feel your playing isn't where you want it then don't use it as a reason to say "I suck" use it as drive to get better.

Do you have any friends, enemies, or frenemies that also play? Pushing yourself to be better than a peer can be a great way to push yourself, it also helps you have a reference for where others are at. I know I got a lot better when a friend started learning guitar, I didn't want to be worse than him!

 

[Cole Louis Allar]

Ahhh the joys of youth... don't worry self-esteem tends to show up in adulthood. You are doing fine, there is no need to put yourself down. If you feel your playing isn't where you want it then don't use it as a reason to say "I suck" use it as drive to get better.

Do you have any friends, enemies, or frenemies that also play? Pushing yourself to be better than a peer can be a great way to push yourself, it also helps you have a reference for where others are at. I know I got a lot better when a friend started learning guitar, I didn't want to be worse than him!

yeah maybe saying i suck was a little much but i just want people to tell me how i can get better because i want to get better. any suggestions?

 

[Scottkarch]

Play more. Play bass instead of video games, play instead of watching TV.

The more you play the better you get.

Start there. I used to play for hours a day back when I was 12-17

....... Edit......
Oh, and play more instead of posting on Internet forums. . They can serve a great purpose, research, tips, but they can be a total time suck that does nothing but get you all worked up.

Just play. It will happen

 

[DiabolusInMusic]

yeah maybe saying i suck was a little much but i just want people to tell me how i can get better because i want to get better. any suggestions?

I assume your end goal is to be "awesome" so I will tailor my recommendations.

Step 1) Learn basic chord construction, major and minor triads.
Step 2) Learn your intervals, this will expand your insight into chord construction
Step 3) Start singing lessons, a non-singing bass player is pretty useless in the professional world. On that note, learning another instrument would help you get hired more (and keys opens the door to synth bass) but that should be left for later
Step 4) Focus on your rhythm and timing
Step 5) Learn your pentatonics, then modes, and open up the door to soloing.
Step 6 (optional)) Learn how to do fancy solo bass techniques such as two-handed tapping and slap and pop. This are not really useful in the gigging world but improves you as a player, hence why it is optional.

Before doing any of this I would suggest one or two lessons with a well-respected instructor who can drill proper technique into your head. If you focus on poor technique that will be one more thing you have to correct later.

 

[bmb73]

Don't depend so much on appreciation from people on the internet. You just want to be told how good you are?

Hope you're joking, and its not a slam on your playing.

 

[Cole Louis Allar]

Don't depend so much on appreciation from people on the internet. You just want to be told how good you are?

Hope you're joking, and its not a slam on your playing.

i don't want to be told how good i am. I want to be told by other players what i can do to be better.

 

[bmb73]

Practice, and the time will come when you are in the position that other people who play are watching (open mic, gig, etc). If someone likes your playing and is not a douchebag, you will know.

 

[Cole Louis Allar]

Play more. Play bass instead of video games, play instead of watching TV.

The more you play the better you get.

Start there. I used to play for hours a day back when I was 12-17

....... Edit......
Oh, and play more instead of posting on Internet forums. . They can serve a great purpose, research, tips, but they can be a total time suck that does nothing but get you all worked up.

Just play. It will happen

i don't play video games or watch tv as much as i use too. With how much i require myself to study I'm lucky i can get an hour of bass playing in a day! lol

 

[JMacBass65]

@Cole Louis Allar You are on your way to being a TB legend!

 

[Cole Louis Allar]

@Cole Louis Allar You are on your way to being a TB legend!

how so

 

[JMacBass65]

I've never played in the band before, I only play punk rock, I think Pete Wentz is and awesome guy even though I don't think he's the best bassist around either, I only play bass as a hobby because I enjoy doing it, even though I do plan on joining a band sometime in the future.
Oh and this video to :

So here is the deal:

1 - Play what you like and kick a$$ at it. Period.

2 - Like what you like, and don't worry what others think, particularly here.

3 - That single coil pbass tone kicks major a$$. That's half the battle. Keep at it.

Thats all the wisdom I have for you.

 

[Cole Louis Allar]

So here is the deal:

1 - Play what you like and kick a$$ at it. Period.

2 - Like what you like, and don't worry what others think, particularly here.

3 - That single coil pbass tone kicks major a$$. That's half the battle. Keep at it.

Thats all the wisdom I have for you.

lol i try to kick ass at it lol and thanks! Its a squire 50's classic vibe p bass! Also, what did you mean by "becoming a talk bass legend"?

 

[JMacBass65]

how so

Have you see the responses your threads get??

I think you need this shirt:

 

[Cole Louis Allar]

Have you see the responses your threads get??

I think you need this shirt:
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lol

 

[J Gold]

Listen to a wide variety of music.

Pick one jazz standard per month and learn how to play the melody, chords, bass line, and improvise solos over the changes. Record yourself with a metronome, and look for how you can improve.

Know how to read a lead sheet, transpose songs into different keys, and come to grips with the fact that except for a very limited audience, bass is a background instrument.

And learn how to sing harmony.

No matter how good your mommy and girlfriend tell you are, you can always get better.

 

[/\/\3phist0]

@Cole Louis Allar
Even if you suck, or think you suck, if the music (or noise) that you make brings joy to you (or listeners in the future) that is all that matters.
EX: i CAN play most of my one of my idol's songs and have worked on his technique for years but i suck because i can never replicate what he does completely (Steve Harris) but i get such a rise outta trying... and it's fun even when i fail

i love Sabbath but there is no-way i'll ever get Geezer's lines tone and phrasing 100%---
i still play them in public.

I'm a S!@#$%ty upright player (yet) i still give it my all, and i enjoy it and others do to

no matter how good you are there will always be someone better. realizing that is both freeing and humbling simultaneously.

 

[BigBobbyBass]

yeah maybe saying i suck was a little much but i just want people to tell me how i can get better because i want to get better. any suggestions?

Less TalkBass-more bass bass..