VoodooChilli Posted October 2, 2011 Posted October 2, 2011 Hi folks, names Al, and I'm a yorkshireman. I've been playing bass for 2 years now. I played guitar for 9 years previously, but very casually, occaisionally picking it up and did rythym for a few bands. A mate of mine needed a bassist, and I borrowed his old knackered, very poorly cared for thunderbird to practice some of the songs, and played a few gigs with them. I bought myself a nice cheap Cort Curbow and managed to get hold of an old Carlsboro Viper and have practiced for 30 minutes up to 2 hours with a fairly unstructured routine just about every day for the last year. I like to think I'm reasonably competent, I've always tried to get the basics right, straight wrists, I don't wear my bass by my kneecaps etc (I'm a stickler for technique with just about everything, but being self/youtube taught I don't doubt I'm doing something wrong). Got a reasonable slap technique (I think) and can even manage a little bit of 2 hand tapping, but not well. Music wise I like (and [i]try [/i]to play) Classic Rock, Motown, Soul, Funk, Blues, a little metal, and Primus. I've never been able to get into Jazz though. I completeley idolise Bootsy Collins and Les Claypool as bassists. Also play a spot of Harmonica and Piano, and did some backing vocals for a band. I've not been in a band for a year now, but am looking to put something together, my amp was a bit crappy when I got it and is finally giving up the ghost, and I'm thinking about a new bass too. I'm hoping to get some advice on practice routines, gear, and technique. I shant ask all of them here as it will just get messy and unordered but I hope to learn a few bits and pieces, develop my own style and get myself into a decent band with what I learn. Looking forward to some excellent discussions, and eventually knowing what I'm talking about when it comes to bass. Peace. Quote
EssentialTension Posted October 2, 2011 Posted October 2, 2011 [quote name='VoodooChilli' timestamp='1317561944' post='1391768'] ... eventually knowing what I'm talking about when it comes to bass. [/quote] Welcome to Basschat, Al. There are plenty of us here who don't know what we're talking about so you'll fit in very well I'm sure. Quote
discreet Posted October 2, 2011 Posted October 2, 2011 [quote name='VoodooChilli' timestamp='1317561944' post='1391768'] I completely idolise Bootsy Collins and Les Claypool as bassists. [/quote] Never heard of 'em. Hee, hee. Welcome. Quote
VoodooChilli Posted October 2, 2011 Author Posted October 2, 2011 (edited) I'm far too new to know if you're trolling the balls of me or not. But no matter, I shall develop a feel for such things Edited October 2, 2011 by VoodooChilli Quote
Evil Undead Posted October 2, 2011 Posted October 2, 2011 Welcome VoodooChili You've been playing for about the same length of time as me and you sound like you are much more advanced! Hope you enjoy the forums Quote
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