help! learner here.

miniscule · Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2005 1:15 pm Post subject: help! learner here.

ok so since i was about 12 i have wanted a bass guitar and i might just finally be getting one - the problem is i do not no how to read music and i do not understand any of the terms used or anything at the moment but i am determined to learn cause i have wanted to for so long! is anyone willing to help? Question

pretty please? #Newbie

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miniscule · Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2005 1:16 pm Post subject:

aw hey they have censored the word wh**e so now my signatures all funny. meh.
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Low E Louie · Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2005 11:13 pm Post subject:

This is a good website for learning these things

www.musictheory.net
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calrolo66 · Ferret Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Posts: 113 Location: UK

hello

you could always start learning by using TAB. i've been playing for a year and i cant read music... i probably should learn but i just havent so far
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miniscule · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2005 8:58 am Post subject:

well i spose but i dont even no what tab is Shocked

well im unsure to say the least lol im the only person in my house who is a great fan of music so i never really learnt alot. but i guess ill work it out soon hopefully.
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Low E Louie · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2005 9:22 am Post subject:

tab = tablature

Tab shows you the strings and what frets to play on the bass. It is a primitive form of music notation. In the long run you should learn to read music, but many bass players never do. It is more work initially but is very helpful in your musicianship.
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Neil Gray · Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 11:55 am Post subject:

First step is get a bass.
Second step is working out what style and sound you want to work on (blues, funk, jazz... everything).
Third step is to find a CD or song that you want to be able to play.
Fourth step is learning where the notes are on your bass (any beginners book will help you with this).
Fifth step is either buying the music book to the CD mentioned in step 3 and working it out, or sitting up all night and working the CD out by ear note for note (I have found that this is the funnest way to learn bass! Just working out a song I like by rewinding and playing it 1000000 times!)
Sixth step is to find other muso's. Play with them, talk with them, but most importantly... be honest! Don't start sprouting stories about the time when Metallica asked you to step in for them. You'll get support. Most muso's love sharing knowledge, technique, and time. It makes them feel as though the are giving something back! Rolling Eyes

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