Members 82Daion Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 If you could go back in time to when you started playing, and give your younger self some tips? I'd tell myself to split more time between different styles of playing instead of concentrating so hard on my fingerstyle technique. You? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Get into a band right away, don't wait to get serious.C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sgt_politeness Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 "Why aren't you using your pinky on the fretboard? It might not be strong now, but you've got to start using it." Thanks, that was creepy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members baracuda2004 Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 the winning lottery/powerball numbers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassment zombie Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Get into a band right away, don't wait to get serious. C7 Nearly identical to what I was going to post Join a band right away...don't wait until you get 'good enough'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super_Donut_Man Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Play with the F*****g metronome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassdudeguy Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 DROP THAT {censored}ING PICK !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members __tony__renaud Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 In the late 80's Id've told myself: A) Slow the f*** down. The vast majority of listeners and musicians you're gonna work with don't really want to hear some speed demon bassist. B) Don't even bother with all that slap stuff. It only impresses kids in music stores and you're barely gonna use the technique once you hit 40. C) Don't sweat your gear so much. Find your sound, and stick with it. D) It's not WHAT you know, it's WHO you know. E) Quit this bass thing and go into something with a real future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DevilRaysFan Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 I would have told myself: "Damn you are good looking! Screw this bass {censored} - become a male model!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brother Mango Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Keep a wooden stake and a crucifix onhand always! That'll help ward off the vampires who spout platitudes like: "It ain't about your chops""Less is more" Too often, that's where their advice stops. They have no advice for trimming away the superfluous "less" and recognizing the more "less." Keep a distance between one's self and those blood-suckers. Embrace those who offer advice as part of a purposeful thought process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeonVomit Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Use the damn pinky more Use the damn metronome more (go away, Jeff Berlin) Other than that I think I've been ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members toolbar Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Go ahead and do it some more, it won't really fall off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlwarriner Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 learn to read music again, dumbass. when you dropped out of band in 8th grade, you lost that ability. and you're sooooo going to want it back later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Markee Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 1. Drop playing guitar. You're a Bass player all the way 2. Buy stock in Micro Soft. It's this new startup company that may do well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jmb374 Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Practice your singing more. It will always be helpful in a band situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wilki29 Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 the winning lottery/powerball numbers.. yea that would be a good idea. That way you wouldnt have to worry about what gear you could afford. Oh that and to play more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rummy Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Ok, this is great stuff for a noob like myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Get some flatwound strings and don't even look at washburn basses no matter how cool they look they suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chunky-b Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 She's only dating me for my money. Kick her to the curb!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dDigitalPimp Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 1. Drop playing guitar. You're a Bass player all the way +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bholder Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 I'd say get serious, practice more, get some lessons, and DON'T MARRY HER!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members johnny6644 Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Practice and don't give up at the age of 16; that way I wouldn't have had to learn the damn instrument when I was 44 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassist31588 Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 I would have told myself to listen to a lot more. When I finally 'discovered jazz', I thought I was enlightened. Bottom of the line is that there is A LOT of good music and players out there today, and it's not all about the soloists. Today, I just like listening to music that sounds good, the radio doesn't bother me as much as it did 5 years ago, there's usually a reason why people like the stuff and there's something to be learned. Music is about reaching out to people, not just to your fellow pals. What I've learned is the majority of the people that will come out to my jazz shows are musicians I have played with in the past. My other 'friends' will pass up the opportunity, because in my experience, the majority of the music only appeals to the other people that can relate to what you're playing. I've spent the majority of my time listening and playing to music with no vocals, and I've found not a lot of people care. As a musician, I think it's important to have a healthy balance reaching out to your listeners, and reaching out to yourself. If you're just doing one or the other, you're going to get bored and there's going to be no point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members One Bad Monkey Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 -Don't discount any music recommendation from anyone; variety helps you grow as a musician. -NEVER pass up any opportunity to play with older musicians or better musicians; both force you to play better, quicker. -Keep your cocky mouth shut and you might learn more than you think you already know. -Don't listen to your part solely. Listen to how your part meshes with the other instruments and complements the song as a whole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zachoff Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Dude, don't bother. You'll never do much with it, and you'll end up joining this internet forum that will totally waste your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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