Leebo wrote:
I have little formal training. I did an intro package lesson that consisted of very basic learning. I did buy two books; Hal Leonard Bass Method complete edition and Rock House Bass method. I am wanting to expand and learn more, however I am not sure where I should go from here, I am wanting to get the foundations down. Right now I know enough to be dangerous. I was looking at more live lessons, however I am also looking at stuff online also (Fender Play, etc.).
Hi Leebo,
happy new year, and welcome to Wikiloops :)
If you can, get more lessons with a good teacher. He/she will correct your posture and everything before any bad habits creep in (it's hard to get rid of them later).
And self study with books or online lessons is good, but it will miss that corrective part which is important in the beginning IMHO.
But the best advice I can give is just to play - and you found the right spot to get more than enough "training material". It helps if you don't concentrate on just one style (like Rock), but to try each and every one. If you can also play live with others, do that - but this platform really is the next best thing to that. Ask for critique if you want/dare, and some will try to help in a constructive way.
LittleWing wrote:Its so easy even a grandma can do it...
Hehe that was a good one, LW - and for Leebo, in case you don't know Carol Kaye - she's one of the best session players in the history of the bass right after James Jamerson. If you search for them you'll find many good tracks and "must learn" lessons.
Oh, and yes, listening to others is also always helpful. I just listened to "Out Here" from the Christian McBride Trio - a monster player. And even here you'll find many good and helpful players, so if in doubt, just ask.
Again, welcome - good to have you here :)
Cheers,
Wolfgang
Edit: just listened to your first two uploads, cool man! But since you asked for tips, try to use a compressor on your bass, a search like https://duckduckgo.com/?q=reaper+compressor&t=ffnt&ia=videos will get you started for your DAW and the tools it has already. More tips, partly, in the comments of your uploads.
Hope that helps,
Wolfgang