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jaxon_jax

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hello, i'm jackson from the phillipines. im in a variety band we play in bars here in the phillipines.. i start playin bass about 4 years ago... i used 4 string jazz bass, in those 4 years playing i did'nt had a formal lessons or a formal teacher coz its hard to afford a teacher here, and even though i can ,they'll teach me only the basics. i just cover bass lines that i need to play in the band. i learn by my ears, just playing it like its in the song, i was exploring in the internet coz here is where i find some technics that i use in my playing. in my exploration i've watch some artist like victor wooten,billy sheehan Marcus miller etc. i learnd a little from them but its just not enough... latest I've watch this band that is called dirty loops and I've kind like there sound and how the bass sounds to, but it just so confusing there so many notes... i want to learn and to play like that... i just dont know where to start and how , i dont have a clue.i have another bass greg bennet 5 string.and what kind of genre it is.. i really hope that someone could help me here, i'm really want to learn. sorry about my english. thanks.:help::help::help:
 
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jaxon_jax said:
hello, i'm jackson from the phillipines. im in a variety band we play in bars here in the phillipines.. i start playin bass about 4 years ago... i used 4 string jazz bass, in those 4 years playing i did'nt had a formal lessons or a formal teacher coz its hard to afford a teacher here, and even though i can ,they'll teach me only the basics. i just cover bass lines that i need to play in the band. i learn by my ears, just playing it like its in the song, i was exploring in the internet coz here is where i find some technics that i use in my playing. in my exploration i've watch some artist like victor wooten,billy sheehan Marcus miller etc. i learnd a little from them but its just not enough... latest I've watch this band that is called dirty loops and I've kind like there sound and how the bass sounds to, but it just so confusing there so many notes... i want to learn and to play like that... i just dont know where to start and how , i dont have a clue.i have another bass greg bennet 5 string.and what kind of genre it is.. i really hope that someone could help me here, i'm really want to learn. sorry about my english. thanks.:help::help::help:
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Is there a specific skill you want to learn??? Thumb slapping? Soloing?? Walking Bass?? I feel your pain, but your question is really open ended.... Give me an area that you want to improve upon and we'll make some positive suggestions. Cool??
 
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lowendrachel said:
I suggest you listen to alot of records and watch YouTube. That would somehow help you.

I hear ya about not being able to afford a teacher. I wasn't able to afford lessons myself when I first really got into bass.

Others here has probably better suggestions. So, just keep at it. Goodluck with learning. :)

Rachel
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thanks for youre advice i stick with the internet its just i cant find a complete lessons to build me up.. i dont want to be the bassist that plays the bass only, i want to be high lighted, like the drums and the guitar when soloing, people appreciate what they do.. but when i solo i just scale the bass... and as i see with the people that watching me they dont like what i do... its just not so amazing i guess like the drums and the guitar.... any way thanks i appreciate your replay...
;:smug:

can i ask/ what did you do to improve youre self?
 
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Todd Johnson said:
Is there a specific skill you want to learn??? Thumb slapping? Soloing?? Walking Bass?? I feel your pain, but your question is really open ended.... Give me an area that you want to improve upon and we'll make some positive suggestions. Cool??
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ahm, i can slap and soloing but its not beautiful like when i watch the other plays there bass...it goes like this, what i see in the internet or youtube i apply it to my bass bass but it sound not like what ive watch and not nice sound. i need a lessons from zero to something. i want to be a professional bassist. i need a pattern that i can learn one by one with a good result in the end... thank you for replying.. really hope that i can learn more here
 
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Hey Jackson! I'd suggest doing Skype lessons with a good educator if you can afford it and can't find in-person lessons. There are a few great bass educators out there. Watch out for great players that charge a lot but don't really know how to teach. There is so much to bass and you should try to find a teacher that knows their bass! Best of luck! I don't think YouTube would suffice. Only a real mentor can help you get there. The bass and music has so much to it! -Kristin Bidwell
 
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