Bass Talk, Volume 1

Now that I have played the bass for a couple of days, I feel compelled to describe my experiences to all of you loyal readers.

In short: It's really hard.

In long: It's really hard.

I suppose the long explanation wasn't any longer, was it? I still have a long way to go until I can play anything even remotely difficult. I have only "mastered" like 2 songs, where "mastered" is defined as being able to usually hit most of the notes sort of well. Ish.

Any tips for improvement are greatly appreciated.

Comments

B. L. Kidman wrote:

Mr. Flake,
I have some advice that may advise you well on your bass playing experiences. Take lessons. I know this guy that is pretty good. His name is Ryan Mello. You should look him up, as I am sure he would be of great help. Congrats. on the mastery of two songs and keep up the grueling work, for I am sure that in your hands, that bass will one day rock.

your loyal reader

Tyler Durden wrote:

woah! props to you for actually going through with this. My dad mentioned the other day as to my learning bass this summer, and I mentioned that you were already doing it, so I was thinking of taking up drumming, to which he replied: "Well, at least with bass, you just barely qualify as an actual musician!"

In any case, rock on.

Francis Frankfurter wrote:

Hey, I think I know that Ryan guy! Except I thought he was a tambourine teacher.

David Flake wrote:

Maybe you should try a trout instead.

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