For me. I'm only adult by age thoughI know a few bassist but they are not teachers, however I would be happy to ask them if they have any recommendations for the SA area (preferably on the North side )
Are you looking for lessons for you (adult) or a youngin'?
To get started on bass, and if you don't already know basic music theory, you will benefit from an introductory course in the basics of music theory .... what you're shooting for as a bassist, is most importantly a basic understanding of "chords", and which notes are used to make then.
The knowledge of "chords" is the very essence of bass playing ... you need to have it.
Any music teacher, or accomplished musician, self taught or otherwise can show you that ... and they don't really need to be that proficient on bass.
Basically, the idea is find someone to show you the concept of how the bass is used in most Western music.
Once you understand the basic concepts of chords, and which note of a chord to play in time with a simple tune, the best thing you can do after that is to play along with any recorded music you like and rock along.
Hard to beat country music to learn the standard three chord tune, and when to play the usual first and fifth note of a chord along with the tune.
Give this young lady a call, don't know her personally but, despite her age, heard some good things about her from musician friends in SA:
https://takelessons.com/profile/alix-w
Break a leg ...
threadjackAnd that, imo, is more important than being able to play by yourself...In one's apartment........In one's underwear.... :-D
Q: How many bass players does it take to change a light bulb?threadjack
Q. What do you call a bass player without a girlfriend?
A. Homeless.
/threadjack
;-)
1, country will definitely reach you chords, progressions, and repetition
2, I disagree about chords being THE essential (and maybe I'm just misunderstanding here). Scales are equally as important as good rock and blues bass lines tend to ramble on a scale a bit. Took me a looooong time to learn how important scales were. I wish I knew sooner.
Great post Karlac! I bought a bass guitar and have dabbled in making noise with it. The goal was to play the bass solo in Fleetwood Mac's "The Chain" and it's already figured that out.
HMMMM what to do, now? I try not to get too serious. For me, it's about "Playing" music.....snicker. If I get frustrated, it's time to pull out the harmonicas.
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Who's Fleetwood Mac?!?