I currently have a Fender J Bass that's tuned to B-E-A-D (one octave lower than it's supposed to be), and I was wondering how I could learn how to play without paying. Things I would accept would be online public domain references, etc. Any ideas? Thanks, your answers are always appreciated!
2007-10-05 17:37:03 · 5 answers · asked by Lucifer Sam 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Buy an instructional book (get a cheap one or download something) just to get you started and then start to play along with your favorite bands. When you've got a few licks down, join a beginners band or start your own. Find people who are about your level.
The standard tuning for a bass is E (lowest string) A, D, G. That would be better for starting out. Alternate tunings are for special situations or more advanced playing.
2007-10-05 17:40:19 · answer #1 · answered by megalomaniac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wouldn't be bad to have a beginner's book or two just to get you started. If you have friends who play the bass they can show you a few tricks. It would help to be able to play scales, and to know about keys and tonic/subtonic/dominant and simple stuff like that. Then, as has already been suggested, put on CDs and play along.
The bass is easier than a regular guitar and requires less 'music theory' but still, learning a little about music in general will help!
2007-10-06 01:07:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing I would do is tune your bass to standard (E,A,D,G).
When I started to learn the bass I started by using TAB. A good website for bass tab is www.ultimate-guitar.com. Then just search for a song you want to learn, find the bass tab for it, and have fun. The tab will tell you where to put your fingers on the strings and the basic rhythm of the song. I play the song on cd, and try to follow along with the tab, once you can follow along then try it while playing the bass. Its takes some practice, but if I can do it, just about anyone can.
GOOD LUCK
2007-10-06 15:53:47 · answer #3 · answered by fatty_cat001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put on the type of music you would like to be able to play to and just start joining in. Hopefully you have a good sense of pitch. If you are musical, you'll pick it up.
2007-10-06 00:41:57 · answer #4 · answered by ready4sea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
surf the internet, you`ll find many free things
2007-10-07 11:27:31 · answer #5 · answered by Michael L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋