NickB Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Hi, I have just bought a bass. I've not played any instrument since I was at school (about 35 yrs!!) and don't know where to start. What is most important? Thanks.😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Tutor wise: See if there is someone in your area already listed in these postings. Where are you based? Book wise: Hal Leonard Bass Method Complete Edition. Internet: Scotts Bass Lessons, you can subscribe to the academy, but trial first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) Commitment - Rome wasn't built in a day.... There is a ton out learning aids out there, what works for one doesn't necessarily work for everybody. I'd start by learning both major and minor scales and learn to play in time - I'm sure somebody will recommend a metronome type app which can help with the latter. Both the scales I mention are available online. Hopefully these will help as a good bassline (no pun intended) Edited August 25, 2017 by TheGreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 There's no right & wrong, plenty of ways to do this. I picked up a bass for the first time on my 49th birthday. This worked brilliantly for me: http://stuartclayton.com/books/crash-course-bass/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 One-to-one lessons with a good tutor at the very start. Forget about online stuff until you've seen a real person for a few lessons, and got some (almost literal) hand-holding in your first steps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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