Cat Burrito Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 but having played bass guitar for 20yrs I recently took the plunge and bought my first double bass. This was 2 months ago. I've been rehearsing along with band demos played through an Istation at home. Tonight I took it to the local hall with the band (first time with live musicians!) and played for 2hrs straight. At the end our mandolin player took me aside and said he was "seriously impressed". I had knowing looks from the guitarist and the singer. I felt I did good. Just wanted to share. A long way to go but I feel I'm off the starting blocks now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Great stuff BB. So you've put your toe in the water. Two hours first off is quite impressive. Your fingers are probably a bit sore but that situation will improve the more you play. The biggest hurdle to get over when starting out is the physical one so you seem well on to sorting that. Keep going and enjoy your double bass. It's a great instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 2 months on a DB are you're doing gigs ? wow...good going ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Two hours straight must be seriously physically knackering - well impressive! Very brave too. What sort of music were you playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 [quote name='bassace' post='568639' date='Aug 14 2009, 08:49 AM']Your fingers are probably a bit sore but that situation will improve the more you play. The biggest hurdle to get over when starting out is the physical one so you seem well on to sorting that. Keep going and enjoy your double bass. It's a great instrument.[/quote] Just to clarify here folks, I typed this thread with my elbows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 That's great BB. Playing DB is one of the most rewarding things. As stated previously, it's quite physical but you get out what you put in. The fact that others are noticing your playing is a great compliment. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturm Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 impressive stuff young man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 [quote name='ahpook' post='568641' date='Aug 14 2009, 08:51 AM']2 months on a DB are you're doing gigs ? wow...good going ![/quote] I'd second that ... I've had an EUB and a DB in the house for close on 2 years ... so far only the EUB has been out in public and the most I've done at a gig (as opposed to a jam) is two numbers ... Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 [quote name='ahpook' post='568641' date='Aug 14 2009, 08:51 AM']2 months on a DB are you're doing gigs ? wow...good going ![/quote] No end like the deep end... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 [quote name='Clarky' post='568663' date='Aug 14 2009, 09:12 AM']What sort of music were you playing?[/quote] I play Americana stuff - a little bit country, a little bit folky, a bit bluesy - I was originally a punk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 [quote name='sturm' post='568781' date='Aug 14 2009, 11:04 AM']impressive stuff young man[/quote] I'm automatically friends with anyone who calls me young! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 [quote name='BurritoBass' post='569244' date='Aug 14 2009, 05:07 PM']....I play Americana stuff - a little bit country, a little bit folky, a bit bluesy - I was originally a punk!....[/quote] That's 2 in the bar? Only 25% of the notes that a punk band would have played! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 [quote name='chris_b' post='569263' date='Aug 14 2009, 05:20 PM']That's 2 in the bar? Only 25% of the notes that a punk band would have played![/quote] I'm slowing down with age so it works well then! I felt almost prog the day that fifth kicked in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHorse Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I'm seriously tempted to get an EUB. I tried a Stagg a couple of weeks ago and loved it but it did feel strange; riffs I've played for years on a bass guitar felt totally different. So kudos to you for gigging with DB after a couple of months Cheers, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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