braybrooke Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Hi people, I'm newish to playing bass. I've started up lessons recently and have had a bit of a 'Aaahhhh, I get it now' moment when the theory was explained to me, and given a bit more of a structure to learning. But aside from actually playing, and memorizing the notes on the neck, what's good practise away from the bass that will benefit my playing and understanding? Hope that makes sense, appreciate any comments. Braybrooke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Well, you're seeing a teacher- great start . He/she will over time show you how to hold the neck properly when playing .( not joking here ). You will probably be shown the 2 finger method of playing. This is before you slap;) Also scales , triads , cycle of 5ths etc. You could ask him / her to workout songs that you wanna learn. Other than that , tuition DVDs of your fave bass players. Oh. & don't forget posture . Have bass same height standing/ sitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 You could practice clapping to a metronome, set to different beats. While you might not have a use for it now, familiarising yourself with bass clef notation, i.e. how and where each note is on the stave, key signatures etc., would be time well spent IMO. Spend five to ten minutes every day (regularity is the best way) should produce good progress. When you dont have the bass to hand, you could read up on these (and lots of other things ) on : [url="http://www.studybass.com"]www.studybass.com[/url] Best of luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandblast Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 [quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1363097529' post='2008393'] When you dont have the bass to hand, you could read up on these (and lots of other things ) on : [url="http://www.studybass.com"]www.studybass.com[/url] Best of luck with it. [/quote] A very interesting site that and thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braybrooke Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 Thanks for all the help guys It's very much appreciated!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Develop your ear by working out some tunes. I was doing this very thing today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I've started to mentally learn the number of flats and sharps in each key on my way into work in the mornings - keeps me occupied on a 3 & 1/2 mile walk every morning. I'm hoping the end game will result in me being able to instantly recognise what key I'm playing in when I look at the dots . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bassman7755 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Ear training. Get some cd's /mps3 that that you can listen to while travelling/driving/working etc. Bruce arnolds "one note" series is a good place to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassSwede Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I'm quite new to bass and I have also started to read on [url="http://www.studybass.com"]http://www.studybass.com[/url] and I find it to be very good so far. I recommend it. All the best! / Swede Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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