Basically I'm looking for some advice and I can't be bothered to sign up to anymore forums at the moment
Learning a new skill (trying)
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Learning a new skill (trying)
Ok, this is about as off topic as you can get! Does anybody here know anything about guitars, bass in particular? QRS I know you play (or used to play) in a band, anyone else?
Basically I'm looking for some advice and I can't be bothered to sign up to anymore forums at the moment
Basically I'm looking for some advice and I can't be bothered to sign up to anymore forums at the moment
Darren
Well, I'm just starting out wanting to learn the bass. I have been messing about on an old one my friend lent to me but it's a bit old and knackered so I'm going to buy a new one.
Do you have any suggestions on a decent starter bass? I know pretty much to stay away from Squires but I don't know anything about any other makes. I'm thinking of getting an Ibanez as they seem to be quite highly rated as a good starter. Do you reckon they are any good? I'm only looking to spend about £200 ($350ish) so I'm on a bit of a budget.
Do you have any suggestions on a decent starter bass? I know pretty much to stay away from Squires but I don't know anything about any other makes. I'm thinking of getting an Ibanez as they seem to be quite highly rated as a good starter. Do you reckon they are any good? I'm only looking to spend about £200 ($350ish) so I'm on a bit of a budget.
Darren
Ibanez makes a very acceptable guitar/bass for starting out on. I think you'll be OK with that choice.
How do you plan on learning once you get the bass? Formal lessons? For me, I started out that way (lessons) for about 6 months and then simply began using my ears to figure out songs that I liked. After that, I became interested in music theory at college so that I could make sense of what I was playing and how it all relates to itself. Lessons from a good teacher are a real help as it will give you a decent foundation from which to learn from.
Good luck!
How do you plan on learning once you get the bass? Formal lessons? For me, I started out that way (lessons) for about 6 months and then simply began using my ears to figure out songs that I liked. After that, I became interested in music theory at college so that I could make sense of what I was playing and how it all relates to itself. Lessons from a good teacher are a real help as it will give you a decent foundation from which to learn from.
Good luck!
Sorry for not answering this post earlier. My main reason was that I suck at playing guitar and bass. The only guitarr related I can play is bluegrass and some folkmusic. I know the basics of course, but I'm sure you have that knowledge already and if not John has tons of more knowledge than me! The other reason is that I suspected that John would answer this and as always I can only agree to his wise words 
I have nothing more to add. If you don't happen to be interested in folkmusic or music theory
Good luck!
I have nothing more to add. If you don't happen to be interested in folkmusic or music theory
Good luck!
QRS
Thanks Anders.
Well I really am starting out at the beginning having never even put on a guitar let alone play one. I got my new bass a few days ago and have just been sort of strumming around, trying to get a feel for the notes etc. I may give you or John a shout if I having a question on anything if that's ok.
I'm in the process of looking through the Yellow Pages for some local teachers, I guess that's the first step.
...my new album may be a while
Well I really am starting out at the beginning having never even put on a guitar let alone play one. I got my new bass a few days ago and have just been sort of strumming around, trying to get a feel for the notes etc. I may give you or John a shout if I having a question on anything if that's ok.
I'm in the process of looking through the Yellow Pages for some local teachers, I guess that's the first step.
...my new album may be a while
Darren