Learning Bass Guitar

[FanIn80]

I've been playing the drums off and on for about 20 years now. That sounds better than it really is, there's been a lot more "off" than "on," but anyway, I'm looking at learning something new.

I've always been interested in the bass (pretty much since '84/'85 when I first heard Anesthesia). So the question now is... what are some of the good resources out there? I'd prefer a video series of some sort, since I learn best through a visual/hands on approach.

I wish there was a "Learn to Play Bass Guitar" module for GarageBand.

[troutman]

There are plenty of free lessons on youtube.

[Boblobla]

Don't have any advice on resources but good on you for choosing bass.

Prepare yourself mentally for the epic callouses you will get.

Also, learn to play with your fingers not a pick. Only use a pick if you absolutely have to in order to keep up with the song you are playing. On top of sounding better the ladies love a man that has some endurance with his fingers .

[Boblobla]

look up Victor Wooten 'Amazing Grace' and once you can play that you have skillz.

[FanIn80]

Hey yeah, I always forget that there's actually useful stuff on Youtube. Good call.

...and yeah, all fingers! I'll take a look for Wooten, but in the meantime, here's some Burton:





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[Phaneuf3]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

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this.


this man is quite the show to see live. if you ever get a chance. GO!