I have been playing guitar for about six years now. I have messed around with bass for a while but just started taking it seriously a few weeks ago. I have very large hands and long, strong fingers, so I can play better than a normal amateur might. I already know all the theory behind playing (chord structures and roots, scales, keys/modes, chromatics, etc,), and I have a good handle on the rhythm end of playing. But is there anything I should know as I go into this? What good habits should I be forming early and what bad habits should I be avoiding? I always play with all four fingers on the fretboard, with each finger corresponding to its fret (i.e. first position: 1st finger, 1st fret; 2nd finger, 2nd fret, etc.) and I almost despise the use of a pick. I want to get into some jazz, blues, or R&B (I know that's "blues" again, but...), and anything really rhythmic and groovy, but also upbeat and interesting. Although my roots are mostly in shitty punkish stuff. Any advice? Songs?Tips?
2007-07-12
10:01:31
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6 answers
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Lenny
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