Ed, thanks for the clarification of the 'triplets feel' lines. I'm sure you're correct. I learned to play by ear and have picked up theory along the way, so my theory isn't near as stong as my playing.
"Still Rock & Roll To Me" is one where the bassline and vocals mix well and are not too bad to play.
Bob, I enjoyed your comments on starting with roots music when learning and what it means to groove. I have learned some of those same lessons, and am still learning every day. My first band, way back, struggled with "Twist & Shout" and "Wooly Bully", but man, we learned SO much!
Oh, and I am going to find a copy of that song I quoted... thanks.
Advice on switching from Guitar to Bass
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Thank you for all the great feedback and advice.
I went to my guitar leasons on Tuesday at the local music shop. There was at least 6 ads "wanting" Bass players.
This evening I attended a Blues Jam in Northanpon, MA. Sat in the audience. So many guitar players and only one Bass player. The more I watch and learn I am coming to the conclusion that I should focus on Bass. Much more opporttunity for a 40 yr old.
Again thank you all for your advice and recommendations.
MURPH
I went to my guitar leasons on Tuesday at the local music shop. There was at least 6 ads "wanting" Bass players.
This evening I attended a Blues Jam in Northanpon, MA. Sat in the audience. So many guitar players and only one Bass player. The more I watch and learn I am coming to the conclusion that I should focus on Bass. Much more opporttunity for a 40 yr old.
Again thank you all for your advice and recommendations.
MURPH
Nothing is as easy as it looks!
Catching up on threads that were here before me and I noticed no one said anything about the fact that guitar players play the bass like they play rhythm guitar. Over the years, I can usually spot a guitarist on the bass. It's different!
I guess the best example would be Smoke on the Water! Does he play the REAL bass line or the rhythm guitar part?
I guess the best example would be Smoke on the Water! Does he play the REAL bass line or the rhythm guitar part?
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I started on a Dean Edge 4. Great cheap bass. And its easy to play. But if you want a Fender. I got a Aerodyne jazz bass. They came out this year i think. Its a special edtion bass. Has both J bass and P bass pick ups. And they play great. I love mine. I dont think i would have liked starting on a rick tho. No thumb rest really. Well there are.... but its not very good one.
If your just starting. I would make sure i work on muting and my form. Getting that down to were you dont think about it helps alot. Well make things easier in the long run. But then again. Iv only been playing less then 2 years. I know a little tho. Hope i helped somewhat. Later.
If your just starting. I would make sure i work on muting and my form. Getting that down to were you dont think about it helps alot. Well make things easier in the long run. But then again. Iv only been playing less then 2 years. I know a little tho. Hope i helped somewhat. Later.
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I originally started playin Bass (Ibanez Roadstar) when I was 17. I played bass in a few bands that lost guitar players for one reason or another. Finally after firing our latest guitar player for being a drunk, I got so angry I sat in my lead singer's basement for about 12 hours and taught myself how to play the six string. Just the basics, no "wunderkind" here. Just lines, and "mutant chords".
About 6 months, one Harris Medical study, about a million blood draws, and whatever kind of allergy medicine they tested on me, I was the proud owner of a brand new 1991 Rickenbacker 360 (fireglo), and a 1976 used Fender Twin Reverb.
That was 14 years ago.
It wasn't until recently I decided to take up the bass again because I missed playing it.
Of course I had to have a Rickenbacker to keep the continuity (another fireglo for the "family").
As a former Bass player, turned guitar player, back to a Bass player, you can easily incorporate what you've learned on the guitar over to the Bass. I noticed I have a natural tendency to play more melodic basslines after playing guitar for so many years. And you'll find playing Bass will actually improve your guitar playing as well.
I haven't heard this mentioned yet on this site, but Tascam makes a Headphone Amp / "Bass Trainer". It's a headphone amp that's also a CD player. It allow you to play along with any music CD you may have. It has little bells and whistles that help you learn intricate parts that you may have trouble with.
It's helped me "relearn" the Bass quite easily.
Good luck to you!!
About 6 months, one Harris Medical study, about a million blood draws, and whatever kind of allergy medicine they tested on me, I was the proud owner of a brand new 1991 Rickenbacker 360 (fireglo), and a 1976 used Fender Twin Reverb.
That was 14 years ago.
It wasn't until recently I decided to take up the bass again because I missed playing it.
Of course I had to have a Rickenbacker to keep the continuity (another fireglo for the "family").
As a former Bass player, turned guitar player, back to a Bass player, you can easily incorporate what you've learned on the guitar over to the Bass. I noticed I have a natural tendency to play more melodic basslines after playing guitar for so many years. And you'll find playing Bass will actually improve your guitar playing as well.
I haven't heard this mentioned yet on this site, but Tascam makes a Headphone Amp / "Bass Trainer". It's a headphone amp that's also a CD player. It allow you to play along with any music CD you may have. It has little bells and whistles that help you learn intricate parts that you may have trouble with.
It's helped me "relearn" the Bass quite easily.
Good luck to you!!
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