bottomofthebarrel Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Started my bassplaying 2 years ago (at the age of 50) I had an itch and decided to scratch it. The digital revolution has made it a lot easier (and affordable) to learn, record and enjoy music by yourself, which I'm thankful for since I'm not what you would call a people person. Basschat feels like a friendly, welcoming place with a good mix of members, from professionals to hobbyists like myself. I'm happy to be here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Welcome. Great that you picked up the bass at fifty to give it a go, never too late. Hope you enjoy yourself here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mep Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Hi and welcome. For now try to spend more time playing your bass rather on BC. Eventually you'll end up like a lot of us though. Resistance is futile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Hello Bottomofthebarrel and welcome again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottomofthebarrel Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 Many thanks chaps! It's truly never too late. I'm far from proficient on the bass, but I'm still surprised that learning new stuff comes relatively easy. With age comes patience, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 It helps. In my case I had to get over myself because bass was so cool in my youth and it went to my head a little. Like Victor Wooten said "the music in my head is far better than the music that reaches your ears". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 "Guitar Zero" is a great book about late learning. It's part Marcus' journey learning to play guitar later in life, part very clear popular science about the neuroscience: http://www.garymarcus.com/books/guitarzero.html Good to know that everything we were taught at school, about how late learning is impossible and the brain loses "plasticity", is just [b]wrong[/b]. My bass teacher says he prefers working with older students - he says we have better motivation and persistence than the youngsters. Well done you for taking the plunge, and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottomofthebarrel Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 Thanks Josie! I played a bit of drums in my youth (yes, started again) but lost interest when I wasn't as good as Ian Paice after a few years of playing....... Having more realistic expectations helps when it comes to learning. The goal is to keep improving, nothing more. There's quite a few of us late starters here, it seems. It feels very encouraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldwinbass Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Welcome, from another 'older student'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottomofthebarrel Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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