Learning how to play the bass can be a wonderful, rewarding experience, or it can be frustrating and fruitless. It really just depends on how you approach the craft. Hi, my name is Jay and I am an experienced musician and bassist. I love the bass guitar and have a passion for helping people succeed. Here are my top 5 tips for learning how to play the bass.
An important point to keep in mind is getting an adequate bass and enough gear. Too many people skimp out on this step, and end up with either not the right gear or unplayable equipment. To solve this issue, I'd suggest that you get a bass guitar kit. These kits come with the bass and also with all the gear you'll need, including amp, tuner, strap, picks, and sometimes even an instructional DVD. If someone gave you a guitar or you bought one, be sure to set it up right.
Secondly, you'll need a great plan of attack for learning the bass. This is where DVDs, books, online courses, or even a real life teacher come in handy. You need to know how to learn properly if you are going to enjoy it and stick with the bass. Programs that teach you the basics, and then build on there, are going to be essential in helping you out.
Another super important point is to learn songs that you listen to in real life. It is too often the case that bass teachers have their students learn complicated scales and theory, when in reality most of that stuff falls on deaf ears. Yes, theory is important to know, but try teaching theory to someone without a passion for the instrument yet and see how far you get. Much more important is getting motivation by learning cool songs first, then learning theory as you go along.
Practice, practice, and practice again. You need to practice every single day in order to master the bass guitar. If you are super busy, fit in just a 20 minute practice session - you'll be happy you did. On days where you have more time, practice for an hour or two. This isn't hard to do if you really love what you're doing, you'll make time for it. And you'll be a better bass player for it. There's no better feeling in music than taking a song that looks challenging and working on it every day until you can play it with your eyes shut!
Lastly, make sure that you are having fun. Having fun will help you to stay motivated to learn the bass, as well as help you develop good habits. How you ask? By getting the blood moving in your body, you'll develop muscle memory that will help you in your performances. Also, there is a link between mind and body, and getting your mind in the game only improves your physical performance. Make it fun!
An important point to keep in mind is getting an adequate bass and enough gear. Too many people skimp out on this step, and end up with either not the right gear or unplayable equipment. To solve this issue, I'd suggest that you get a bass guitar kit. These kits come with the bass and also with all the gear you'll need, including amp, tuner, strap, picks, and sometimes even an instructional DVD. If someone gave you a guitar or you bought one, be sure to set it up right.
Secondly, you'll need a great plan of attack for learning the bass. This is where DVDs, books, online courses, or even a real life teacher come in handy. You need to know how to learn properly if you are going to enjoy it and stick with the bass. Programs that teach you the basics, and then build on there, are going to be essential in helping you out.
Another super important point is to learn songs that you listen to in real life. It is too often the case that bass teachers have their students learn complicated scales and theory, when in reality most of that stuff falls on deaf ears. Yes, theory is important to know, but try teaching theory to someone without a passion for the instrument yet and see how far you get. Much more important is getting motivation by learning cool songs first, then learning theory as you go along.
Practice, practice, and practice again. You need to practice every single day in order to master the bass guitar. If you are super busy, fit in just a 20 minute practice session - you'll be happy you did. On days where you have more time, practice for an hour or two. This isn't hard to do if you really love what you're doing, you'll make time for it. And you'll be a better bass player for it. There's no better feeling in music than taking a song that looks challenging and working on it every day until you can play it with your eyes shut!
Lastly, make sure that you are having fun. Having fun will help you to stay motivated to learn the bass, as well as help you develop good habits. How you ask? By getting the blood moving in your body, you'll develop muscle memory that will help you in your performances. Also, there is a link between mind and body, and getting your mind in the game only improves your physical performance. Make it fun!
About the Author:
Jay Steed is a bass guitarist, musician, and writer. Click here to learn the secrets of mastering the bass guitar from Jay Steed through a series of FREE courses.
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