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Offline Drumworkshop

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whats the deal my lgm family......

by my name its obvious that i'm a drummer, however i've been wanting to branch out for some time now....finally God has made a way!!!!
the church that i play set for gave me a loaner bass...just today!! i'm so excited. i'm getting a late start(i'm 24) but i know God doesn't operate on
our time frame. I'm expecting GREAT things!!!

sooooooo......

any suggestions on getting to know my latest craft??? :-\ :'( ??? i've kinda arranged lessons w/ one of my boyz(he's MADNESS on bass), but i'm open for idea's

i'm rockin a 5-string Groove Tools Conklin(owned by the church)

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Re: Newbie On Bass(i'm talkin BRAND SPANKIN!!)...all suggestions welcome
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2006, 07:37:56 PM »
Welcome aboard.  I been playing for one year and a few days.  God Bless Saintlewis

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Re: Newbie On Bass(i'm talkin BRAND SPANKIN!!)...all suggestions welcome
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2006, 08:05:37 PM »
Get a scale book and arpeggio book hal leonard has both and learn and understnd them, don't let anyone steer you away from these. In my opinion other then the LORD these are among the most important parts of being a beginner bass player.

At least you are working with a bass that will nver quit and doesn't have any flaws.

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Re: Newbie On Bass(i'm talkin BRAND SPANKIN!!)...all suggestions welcome
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2006, 08:57:08 PM »
thanks for the info...so is that writer among the best on the market????

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Re: Newbie On Bass(i'm talkin BRAND SPANKIN!!)...all suggestions welcome
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2006, 05:42:18 AM »
Most popular, I use Hal Leonard because they are sold everywhere. Relitively cheap too. They alos have books on everything.

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Re: Newbie On Bass(i'm talkin BRAND SPANKIN!!)...all suggestions welcome
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2006, 01:01:28 PM »
i just switched  from a 4string to a 5 string just start to learn every note on the fretboard and begin to learn all of your major scales then you can move on to minor,dorian ect...... im blessed to have a dad who started me early ive been playing for 4years im 14 now and im just now learning all of my major and minor scales 
god bless you and good luck on your musical adventure

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Re: Newbie On Bass(i'm talkin BRAND SPANKIN!!)...all suggestions welcome
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2006, 03:21:50 AM »
thankx for the replies....i'll keep you posted on my status

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Re: Newbie On Bass(i'm talkin BRAND SPANKIN!!)...all suggestions welcome
« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2006, 08:49:00 AM »
24!!!!!!!  You're not starting late my friend.  It has been a dream of mine to play the bass and i started 30 days ago, i'm 46.

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Re: Newbie On Bass(i'm talkin BRAND SPANKIN!!)...all suggestions welcome
« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2006, 11:22:22 PM »
24!!!!!!!  You're not starting late my friend.  It has been a dream of mine to play the bass and i started 30 days ago, i'm 46.

thanks for the encouragement!!!!

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Re: Newbie On Bass(i'm talkin BRAND SPANKIN!!)...all suggestions welcome
« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2006, 10:19:45 AM »
I started at 30, now I am fast approaching, 31 time really flies.

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Re: Newbie On Bass(i'm talkin BRAND SPANKIN!!)...all suggestions welcome
« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2006, 10:36:24 AM »
im just starting guitar (again), i'll be getting a drum set soon (used to play as a kid) im 36 and im sayin its never to late, if its to late your too old !!!
if your a good drummer you'll be awesome on bass !!
my new church in tulsa i go to the number 1 man on bass is a life long drummer, hes 33 and been playing bass for 5 yrs ,but man when i tell you GOD has blessed, i cant find words to discribe.. he's truely annointed and i mean at the proffessional level !!! he makes most of us look like childs play.. hes very humble and is our assistant pastor, working for GOD is all he knows maybe thats why hes so gooooood !!!

you'll be slamming in no time: remember one thing, remember when you were learning drums? and you we're told to slow the tempo down, down, down to crawl..? remember how hard that was?? a steady or upbeat tempo is more easy as our brain can judge the next beat.. but slow and easy will make you an awesome player, as MOST bassist only want to play shouting and fast music (myself included) but honestly its the slower in time the better player, time again we see who stands out of the crowd when the tempo is dropped to a crawl.

get slammin,
rob
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Re: Newbie On Bass(i'm talkin BRAND SPANKIN!!)...all suggestions welcome
« Reply #11 on: March 30, 2006, 08:40:37 PM »

send e-mail to urah bro that teaches bass he and us on the web site will work your fingers to the bone for the lord
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whats the deal my lgm family......

by my name its obvious that i'm a drummer, however i've been wanting to branch out for some time now....finally God has made a way!!!!
the church that i play set for gave me a loaner bass...just today!! i'm so excited. i'm getting a late start(i'm 24) but i know God doesn't operate on
our time frame. I'm expecting GREAT things!!!

sooooooo......

any suggestions on getting to know my latest craft??? :-\ :'( ??? i've kinda arranged lessons w/ one of my boyz(he's MADNESS on bass), but i'm open for idea's

i'm rockin a 5-string Groove Tools Conklin(owned by the church)

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Re: Newbie On Bass(i'm talkin BRAND SPANKIN!!)...all suggestions welcome
« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2006, 08:44:19 PM »
im 53
bro gray
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24!!!!!!!  You're not starting late my friend.  It has been a dream of mine to play the bass and i started 30 days ago, i'm 46.

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Re: Newbie On Bass(i'm talkin BRAND SPANKIN!!)...all suggestions welcome
« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2006, 08:19:39 PM »
You can also try some online classes from some great players at www.musicdojo.com ;)

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Re: Newbie On Bass(i'm talkin BRAND SPANKIN!!)...all suggestions welcome
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2006, 12:04:44 AM »
Wow!!....thanks for all the info.....is urah someone on this site??? and as far as the online info...is that something free??

its really re-freshing to hear all the kind words....and yeah i know 24 is young...its just that most ppl i know in my age group are well into there crafts,
you know...not just starting out. but i'm ready and willing to put the time in. i'm already building up calluses.....and i'm building up my finger strength....focusing on my pinky's and ring fingers.....but anyway again thanks for all the replies...i'm like a sponge right now, soaking it all up

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