filosofem Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Hi, been 'practicing' for 15 years but made little progress due to my laziness. But no more! I am now putting minimum an hour a day (have been for the last 5 months) so hopefully should be reaping some reward soon. I still have my old Tanglewood I bought new then, this model doesn't seem to exist anymore (the whole thing is painted gloss apart from the fret board). I am looking to get another bass as I want different tuning (currently drop D) but want Drop C or B tuning on a 4 string still. I have no idea what to get so I thought I would check what the experts amongst you have to say. Off to read the stuff already posted, see you around the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Welcome to the forum I'm a little drunk, and I don't know you, so I'll tell you to not dick about and get involved in a band - there's no better shot in the arm for your playing than playing with others. Please take my utterings in the spirit they are intended - to help you improve. I wish you all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkonthehill Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) [quote name='neepheid' post='622197' date='Oct 10 2009, 01:24 AM']Welcome to the forum I'm a little drunk, and I don't know you, so I'll tell you to not dick about and get involved in a band - there's no better shot in the arm for your playing than playing with others. Please take my utterings in the spirit they are intended - to help you improve. I wish you all the best.[/quote] Imortant words from my coastal brother there. I had been messing with bass for years and always thought of myself as a bass player, even though I had never played in a band and could only play tunes that I had tab for and even at that i was limited to very easy tunes. 1hour a day is nothing dude, try all day and night as I couldnt put my bass down when i finally got into it, 18months ago. Im now in an amazing band and giging at least once a month. once you get a few scales down and get comfortable playing over some keys, then get yourself down to a local jam session to get some confidence playing in front of people. Get a band together asap and get rocking brother Edited October 10, 2009 by munkonthehill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filosofem Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 [quote name='munkonthehill' post='622240' date='Oct 10 2009, 08:27 AM']Imortant words from my coastal brother there. I had been messing with bass for years and always thought of myself as a bass player, even though I had never played in a band and could only play tunes that I had tab for and even at that i was limited to very easy tunes. 1hour a day is nothing dude, try all day and night as I couldnt put my bass down when i finally got into it, 18months ago. Im now in an amazing band and giging at least once a month. once you get a few scales down and get comfortable playing over some keys, then get yourself down to a local jam session to get some confidence playing in front of people. Get a band together asap and get rocking brother[/quote] Thanks for the advice, as it happens I have been offered to play with 2 others, the thought of playing live is not one I relish however as I do not like being on stage from previous experience (non musical performance). I accepted to join the band as I know this is the only way to progress. One hour a day isn't much for you out there but it is a huge improvement on my previous routine, must try to increase this. I really appreciate your advice even if it is given drunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Hey Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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