Members Davgar97 Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 Hi guys, I've been playing guitar for about 6 or 7 years but I fancied a change so I bought my first bass (Epi Thunderbird). I was wondering if there's any common bad habits that people get into when they move from guitar to bass? Also, does anyone have any suggestions for easy songs to try and learn? (I mainly listen to bands like Guns n Roses, AC/DC, Rage Against the Machine etc.) Any song/technique suggestions would be appreciated! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sub5ound Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 Any Booker T and the MG'S (Greatest Hits), James Brown, and blues will become extremely valuable lessons, no matter what genre you play. Blues is the foundation for rock & roll as we know it and you will be amazed at the doors it will open musically ones you get the different styles under your belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Davgar97 Posted April 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 Cheers, I play a bit of blues on guitar so I'll try and pick up some bass lines too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tolka Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 The main thing to remember is that bass is a completely different animal to guitar and has to be approached differently, both physically and mentally. Get a metronome or drum machine and use it when practicing. Also learn the different technique involved in playing bass. There are lots of video clips of this on You Tube. Good luck with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 Screw finger style. Use a pick. Work on speed first. It's the drummers job to keep time. Tube amps suck. Go solid state. (runs like hell...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members collinwho Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 Listen to some basslines on songs you like and try to learn to play bass like a bassist, not a guitarist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Trauma_Luna Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 dont listen to Thumper, best advice evar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted April 13, 2009 Members Share Posted April 13, 2009 psst...turn up your irony detector... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members yanikins Posted April 13, 2009 Members Share Posted April 13, 2009 Dont worry. Its working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted April 13, 2009 Members Share Posted April 13, 2009 dont listen to Thumper, best advice evar Word. Thumper is a real d*ck. Listen to as many styles of music as you can. Check out live bands for inspiration. Don't take HCBF too seriously. Evar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted April 13, 2009 Moderators Share Posted April 13, 2009 Hi guys, I've been playing guitar for about 6 or 7 years but I fancied a change so I bought my first bass (Epi Thunderbird). I was wondering if there's any common bad habits that people get into when they move from guitar to bass?Also, does anyone have any suggestions for easy songs to try and learn? (I mainly listen to bands like Guns n Roses, AC/DC, Rage Against the Machine etc.) Any song/technique suggestions would be appreciated! Cheers! The number one mistake I hear guitarists turned bassists make is they still listen to and follow the guitarist as their most important musical cue in a band context when as a bassist you must be locked in with the drummer. As a bassist you will learn that the rhythm section (most particularly the bass and drums) can lock in to form a solid interplay that creates a foundation for the other instruments to play in, on and around. Use the bass to form the musical base. Give the other instruments something to play off of. That can mean staying out of the way, that can mean focusing on playing harmonically, etc. Create a musical space that compliments and enhances the other players voices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Davgar97 Posted April 13, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 13, 2009 The number one mistake I hear guitarists turned bassists make is they still listen to and follow the guitarist as their most important musical cue in a band context when as a bassist you must be locked in with the drummer. As a bassist you will learn that the rhythm section (most particularly the bass and drums) can lock in to form a solid interplay that creates a foundation for the other instruments to play in, on and around. Use the bass to form the musical base. Give the other instruments something to play off of. That can mean staying out of the way, that can mean focusing on playing harmonically, etc. Create a musical space that compliments and enhances the other players voices. Cheers, thats great advice. I've learnt a few fairly simple bass lines so far, I just need to get used to finger picking as I very rarely use it on guitar. I've got loads of drum loops so I guess the sooner I start playing along with those the better really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Davgar97 Posted April 13, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 13, 2009 Word. Thumper is a real d*ck. Listen to as many styles of music as you can. Check out live bands for inspiration. Don't take HCBF too seriously. Evar. I think that's true for almost all of the forums here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted April 13, 2009 Members Share Posted April 13, 2009 Cheers, thats great advice. I've learnt a few fairly simple bass lines so far, I just need to get used to finger picking as I very rarely use it on guitar. I've got loads of drum loops so I guess the sooner I start playing along with those the better really. Watch other bass players for a while and use what you see them do. And welcome to the Bilge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Davgar97 Posted April 13, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 13, 2009 Watch other bass players for a while and use what you see them do. And welcome to the Bilge. I'm off to see AC/DC on Thursday so I should pick up a bit of inspiration there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted April 13, 2009 Members Share Posted April 13, 2009 The number one mistake I hear guitarists turned bassists make is they still listen to and follow the guitarist as their most important musical cue in a band context when as a bassist you must be locked in with the drummer. As a bassist you will learn that the rhythm section (most particularly the bass and drums) can lock in to form a solid interplay that creates a foundation for the other instruments to play in, on and around. Use the bass to form the musical base. Give the other instruments something to play off of. That can mean staying out of the way, that can mean focusing on playing harmonically, etc. Create a musical space that compliments and enhances the other players voices. YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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