bassickman Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I have been playing bass for a while now in small bands. However, I am wanting to take my playing to the next level but i don't know much theory at all. Can anyone help me? Websites, books, general advise, where to start, what is and isn't necessary? Thanks all Bassick Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybass 70 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) [i]try this Guy,, I think hes good,,my advice is don,t run before you can walk, understand the lesson before you move on to the next lesson [url="http://scottsbasslessons.com/"]http://scottsbasslessons.com/[/url][/i] [i]have fun dude[/i] Edited May 18, 2012 by jaybass 70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassickman Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 Thanks alot jaybass... What gear you using at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 You won't go far wrong with this. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/74284-the-majors-bass-boot-camp-session-index-1-36/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/74284-the-majors-bass-boot-camp-session-index-1-36/[/url] However, you will probably benefit best from taking lessons with an excellent teacher who can tailor lessons to your personal needs. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/forum/26-bass-tutors/"]http://basschat.co.uk/forum/26-bass-tutors/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I was also going to recommend scottsbasslessons.com. I have been finding them really useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassickman Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 Guys thanks alot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 i think the most important part when starting on theory is to get private lessons with someone (preferably a working musician). Trouble occurs when you mis-interpretate something and then give up because it doesn't make sense. Also realise that the basic's take time to sit in. Learn concepts and apply them to songs your playing on your bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Mark Levine's Jazz Theory book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushers Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 [quote name='blackmn90' timestamp='1337358215' post='1658836'] i think the most important part when starting on theory is to get private lessons with someone (preferably a working musician). Trouble occurs when you mis-interpretate something and then give up because it doesn't make sense. Also realise that the basic's take time to sit in. Learn concepts and apply them to songs your playing on your bass. [/quote] +1 i have started lessons again just for that purpose after playig for 15 years understanding a lot more with a tutor that i would a book or video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musophilr Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) A good tutor will make the theory practical as well, so you play and hear what you're learning about. String theory: Is the universe made of roundwounds or flatwounds? Edited May 18, 2012 by musophilr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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