I'm teaching myself bass (I haven't been learning that long i am still very new to this so any extra advice would also be helpful) in the learning book thing it says to use a certain finger on the fret. My question is... do I have to use that specific finger on the fret? (for example: if it tells me to put my 4th finger on the 3rd fret but i want to use my 2nd finger instead would it make a difference?)
Cuz it seems if i use the finger i am more comfortable using then i get the right amount of pressure on the string so it doesn't make any ringing noise of the string. but if i use the finger thats recomended i cant always get that right amount of pressure on the string and some how i get a ringing noise...
(also how often should you tune the bass? and how can you tell if it is getting out of tune or needs tuning?)
I am sorry if any of these questions make me sound dumb. but i really want to learn the best way. so please can anyone help me?
thanx if you do.♥
2007-02-15 16:03:22 · 6 answers · asked by ♥Tyson Ritter♥ 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
your questions are not dumb!!
as long as you get the sound and the rythm down pat then you are ok. just fol;low the same tempo thruout your song then you will be ok.
the trouble i have when switching from lead or rythm to the bass is that i automatically start to play the rythm on the bass and that is a no-no.
bass is in its own class.
you really need the bass in all songs.
the engineers [recording] always leave the bass in the background in stead of up front which will really sell the songs!!
sp just practice practice and practice.
and good luck.
now if your fingers get sore that is the best time to continue playing even though it really hurts. but that is the only way to become professional.
let me know how it is going in the future ok?.
always/david.
2007-02-23 14:20:17 · answer #1 · answered by david_strickland31 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best thing to do is to use what they tell you. you need to strengthen your other fingers.
Keep practicing until you get a good clean sound from all of your fingers. Practice is the name of the game . you can never practice too much.
As far as being in tune, you should purchase a tuner for your guitar.
In time you will learn and listen to hear if your strings might be out of tune.
Good Luck .
and BTW, there are no dumb questions.
2007-02-15 16:17:17 · answer #2 · answered by Scotty 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Why the books say this is to encourage good technique, this increases efficiency in your playing, when you walk bass lines at a fast tempo this is important. Make sure the strings are in tune with each other, and you really should take a couple lessons.
2007-02-16 17:12:30 · answer #3 · answered by Red S 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hey - I'm learning too.(I've been playing about a year and a half now) My teacher told me whatever is comfortable and works best for you is best for you. I'm a girl,, so my hands are smaller, and I do some extra coping myself. (My teacher laughs at my little hops - but they work) Also - just invest in a tuner. They range from ten to thirty dollars on average. It takes out all the guesswork. Helps you to learn the correct tuning, too. Good luck.
2007-02-23 13:17:19 · answer #4 · answered by Blue Oyster Kel 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
'cause u are a beginner, u should play your bass guitar right way. get more practise to do that.however there are no rules.
2007-02-23 11:31:32 · answer #5 · answered by dani 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
sorry cnt halp
2007-02-23 14:50:15 · answer #6 · answered by queencasper13 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋