Eight Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Hi all, I just bought my first bass guitar and am sorting out a teacher for the new year, but in the mean time I've just been practicing some of the boring (but necessary) stuff like scales, learning the fretboard notes etc. etc. I was wondering if anyone can recommend some good rock/metal/blues songs to try as I'm having real problems here. Every time I think of something I find the tab is woefully incorrect; or I can't make out the bassline well enough on the track to decipher the tab; or the songs I have the "dots" for are too hard; or all of the above. Such a newbie post I know, but I'm feeling a little demotivated now and thought it'd be better to try and remedy the situation even if it meant embarrassing myself here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-ic Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Hi Eight, and welcome. I started a thread about this a while ago, Ill see if I can find the link for you. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eight Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 [quote name='Absolute-beginner' post='364376' date='Dec 27 2008, 06:39 PM']Hi Eight, and welcome. I started a thread about this a while ago, Ill see if I can find the link for you.[/quote] Cheers mate, I'd appreciate that. I did do a couple of searches before posting, but didn't find anything (probably made poor choices in search terms). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AM1 Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 [quote name='Eight' post='364371' date='Dec 27 2008, 06:34 PM']Hi all, I just bought my first bass guitar and am sorting out a teacher for the new year, but in the mean time I've just been practicing some of the boring (but necessary) stuff like scales, learning the fretboard notes etc. etc. I was wondering if anyone can recommend some good rock/metal/blues songs to try as I'm having real problems here. Every time I think of something I find the tab is woefully incorrect; or I can't make out the bassline well enough on the track to decipher the tab; or the songs I have the "dots" for are too hard; or all of the above. Such a newbie post I know, but I'm feeling a little demotivated now and thought it'd be better to try and remedy the situation even if it meant embarrassing myself here.[/quote] Hi Eight and welcome! I'm in a similar position to yourself, don't be embarrassed, everyone has to start somewhere. I have a list of songs that are very easy along with some written guidance on how to play them. This will get the motivation up as these are easy enough to get quick results with and play along to tracks. If you PM me your email address, I'll send it all. Regards AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 (edited) Just before he finds the link, can I just squeeze in: Peaches - The Stranglers Dancing in the Moonlight - Thin Lizzy Whole Lotta Love - Led Zep Smoke on The Water - Deep Purple Good Luck and Happy Playing! Edited December 27, 2008 by skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-ic Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I found it! Im not sure if this what you actually want, but have a look and if there is something there for you,then so be it! Other wise, listen to all your fave songs! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=31035"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=31035[/url] You might have to cut and past that, or youll find it on page 10 i think of the general bass discussion thread. there are a few of them on here. Cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-ic Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 [quote name='skankdelvar' post='364382' date='Dec 27 2008, 06:46 PM']Just before he finds the link, can I just squeeze in: Peaches - The Stranglers Dancing in the Moonlight - Thin Lizzy Whole Lotta Love - Led Zep Smoke on The Water - Deep Purple Good Luck and Happy Playing![/quote] How about 'The Chain' ? yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 [quote name='Absolute-beginner' post='364384' date='Dec 27 2008, 06:48 PM']How about 'The Chain' ? yeah![/quote] Even better! I'll have a look at that list meself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eight Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 Wow. Thank you so much guys - I must admit the songs that have been suggested so far would never have occurred to me, but are quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-ic Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Peaches is a must! also sultans of swing ! blimey, there is a list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mewsie Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq6O_9RjCUs&feature=related"]gimme some lovin'[/url] is a nice straightforward song! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 (edited) Ace: How Long (no idea why there's a Kiss picture on this track) Edited December 27, 2008 by OldGit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 [quote name='OldGit' post='364413' date='Dec 27 2008, 07:39 PM']Ace: How Long (no idea why there's a Kiss picture on this track)[/quote] MB1. He's not the Ace face!.......................... Kiss Ace Frehley????.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eight Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 [quote name='mewsie' post='364409' date='Dec 27 2008, 07:33 PM'][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq6O_9RjCUs&feature=related"]gimme some lovin'[/url] is a nice straightforward song![/quote] That's a very cool track - so cool I had to try playing it straight away. I got about half way through before my plucking hand seized up, lol. And that octave riff just told me my bass is out of tune. *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mewsie Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 [quote name='Eight' post='364433' date='Dec 27 2008, 08:17 PM']That's a very cool track - so cool I had to try playing it straight away. I got about half way through before my plucking hand seized up, lol. And that octave riff just told me my bass is out of tune. *sigh* [/quote] hahaha! doubly good exercise then! triply good, even! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 [quote name='Eight' post='364433' date='Dec 27 2008, 08:17 PM']And that octave riff just told me my bass is out of tune. *sigh*[/quote] ...and you worry about the newbie thing? Only last month I realised I'd been getting it wrong. For 31 years. :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 The Chain was the first song I learned on bass, closely followed by loads of U2, The Cult, The Cure, Talking Heads, etc. You'll find hundreds of songs that are easy to play. I suggest starting with something like "With or without you" by U2 as it has a very easy bassline but will help you to keep time as it's just constant 8th notes (there's bound to be tonnes of songs that could fit that bill that you already know tho). Anyway, best of luck on learning bass. It's fairly easy to get the basics of. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Jones Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 The first three Police albums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AM1 Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 [quote name='Brother Jones' post='364511' date='Dec 27 2008, 10:59 PM']The first three Police albums.[/quote] I salute you on a fine, fine choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_in_ya_face Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 YYZ - Rush...haha just kidding One of these nights - The eagles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Golden Brown - The Stranglers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Crazy Little Thing Called Love. Nothing tricky but teaches you a lot. Was the first song i ever learned to play! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-ic Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 You'll find loads of tabs on www.bassmasta.net A lot of these with have a few wrong notations in but youlll soon figure it out. Some good suggestions on this thread. might also be a good idea to get a tutor who will give you a grounding in tecnique and the ability to read music. Hope it all goes well. Cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eight Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 [quote name='Absolute-beginner' post='365420' date='Dec 29 2008, 12:40 PM']might also be a good idea to get a tutor who will give you a grounding in tecnique and the ability to read music.[/quote] I agree. I plan to start taking lessons in the new year (I didn't think the christmas holidays was a good time to go hassling tutors ) - was just asking for suggestions to keep me going until then. I can read music (not amazingly well, but functional), but I know there's also so much beyond technique that a good teacher is going to be able to help me through. And its great that so many people have suggested tunes to try out - thank you for this - I'm having a lot of fun playing (or trying to) through them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-ic Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Also look at the tuition/theory thread on this site for dave marks. he also has loads of stuff on youtube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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