Resolute
Well-known member
Recently, I have discovered I am very disappointed in my playing. My skill level is passable, but no where close to where it should be for the 7ish years I have been "playing". (I use "" because 3 of those were just goofing around)
I play in an incredibly talented band that has been together for quite some time, and we are maturing as a band almost every practice. We play shows pretty much every weekend, ands sometimes 3-4 shows a week.
I have great gear; 2 EBMM basses (SR4H, Bongo 4H), a mesa m6 carbine head, EB cabs, and an svt cab.
My tone is frequently complimented, my timing is solid, my dynamics I pride it. All this sounds great to the average person. To myself, and to other musicians, i'm just "ok".
I'm self taught. Never had a single lesson. In my small town the only bass lessons are for new players, and they are taught by guitar players rather than true bassists. My technique is terrible, my theory knowledge is zero, and other than playing root notes with the occasional little walking note, or some simple chords, I know nothing else to play.
All this to say, I need help. Do you fine knuckleheads have any input on books, dvds, online resources, or anything else that would be good to tech me technique, theory, and exercises?(and honestly the cheaper the better at the moment, as money is tight while my wife finishes college) I really have no idea how to practice, other than noodling around, and to practice my parts in our set. I really want to expand my playing and my ability and have decided to get serious about it.
Thanks for the help guys!
I play in an incredibly talented band that has been together for quite some time, and we are maturing as a band almost every practice. We play shows pretty much every weekend, ands sometimes 3-4 shows a week.
I have great gear; 2 EBMM basses (SR4H, Bongo 4H), a mesa m6 carbine head, EB cabs, and an svt cab.
My tone is frequently complimented, my timing is solid, my dynamics I pride it. All this sounds great to the average person. To myself, and to other musicians, i'm just "ok".
I'm self taught. Never had a single lesson. In my small town the only bass lessons are for new players, and they are taught by guitar players rather than true bassists. My technique is terrible, my theory knowledge is zero, and other than playing root notes with the occasional little walking note, or some simple chords, I know nothing else to play.
All this to say, I need help. Do you fine knuckleheads have any input on books, dvds, online resources, or anything else that would be good to tech me technique, theory, and exercises?(and honestly the cheaper the better at the moment, as money is tight while my wife finishes college) I really have no idea how to practice, other than noodling around, and to practice my parts in our set. I really want to expand my playing and my ability and have decided to get serious about it.
Thanks for the help guys!
