Single most important thing you've been taught?

[JimmySims]

Don't be late.

[Lozz196]

Wouldn`t say it was something I was taught, more something I`ve learned:

Play for the song, not for yourself.

[Cat Burrito]

I've shared this pearl of wisdom on these very pages before but it's worth hearing again;

[b]Never[/b] have more than about 3 pints [b]before[/b] you go onstage.

I love talking about my technique

[quote name='BigAlonBass' post='1090091' date='Jan 15 2011, 02:11 AM']"Always go for Bands that are better than [i]you[/i] think you are.[/quote]
I've been given this advice too and it is good.

[charic]

Can't remember who what or where I heard it but:
If you can't remember the bassline no-one else will

[Mrs Tinman]

Don't eat yellow snow

[thumperbob 2002]

If its not fun in the band you are in- leave. Do not hesitate.

[icastle]

Don't pee into the wind...

[Musky]

Timing is 9/10ths of playing bass.

[Bilbo]

Learn to read music...... Iain Ballamy 1999

[ezbass]

I wanted to put something funny like "don't pick your nose after scratching your bum" but I had an attack of the sensibles and remembered being taught good string dampening technique by Gareth Morgan. I'd also add learning tri tones from Roscoe Beck from his video.

[Clarky]

Don't forget your strap and lead

[Heathy]

After playing bass for a few months, I decided to play something to my mum that I thought was impressive. Afterwards all she said was "try playing with your mouth closed".

[xgsjx]

Something I learned as a kid was "Know when not to play".
A rest is just as important as a note & too many folk fill those important gaps with noise.
Now, imagine if we could teach a guitarist this!

[essexbasscat]

[quote name='Clarky' post='1090447' date='Jan 15 2011, 02:22 PM']Don't forget your strap and lead[/quote]


Or your bass....

[OliverBlackman]

[quote name='ezbass' post='1090445' date='Jan 15 2011, 02:20 PM']"don't pick your nose after scratching your bum"[/quote]

Nothing like learning from mistakes

[TheGreek]

[size=4]See my signature..[/size]

[Owen]

If you are called for a paid session, the producer is ALWAYS right.

[Delberthot]

Keep out of the black and in the red, nothing in this game for two in a bed

[johnny_frog]

always wipe from front to back

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

no one likes a smartar$e

[derrenleepoole]

[quote name='Spike Vincent' post='1089909' date='Jan 14 2011, 09:58 PM']If you make a mistake,play it twice.That way people wil think it's some complex jazz structure rather than you f*cked up.[/quote]

+1

The advice i always remember is this: doesn't matter how you play a gig, it's the last song that counts. That's the tune the audience will remember most as they walk away from the gig to go home. F*** up the last tune, and that's how you'll be remembered

[Norm]

2 'tings.
You never stop learning.
&
Look up & smile at the crowd. (Even if its only 2 blokes & a Jack Russell, if you look like you are enjoying it so will they, especially the dog!)

Ooh, that last song tip is so true. Never be at home to Mr Cockup on the last song!

Cheers,
Norm

[derrenleepoole]

it's only music after all..........

[MuckedUpFunkies]

My first bass teacher:Remember the bassist is always better than the guitarist. The guitarist just thinks hes better!

[crez5150]

Don't be late, don't overplay unless asked too