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[Gemini47]

I am new to music and an aspiring bassist. Today i received my practice bass, a Squire 70s Vintage Modified Bass. My desire is to learn to play the bass and use this instrument as my instrument of praise to the Lord. I look forward to learning from you all and thank you for making such information available.

[sircharles84]

THE BIGGIEST PROBLEM I HAVE IS THE FILL IN BETWEEN NOTE.

[malthumb]

sircharles84,

Welcome to LGM!  Can always use new bass players around hear.

TAKE OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.  Around here that's considered shouting.  And not the kind of shouting we do in B-flat 

Look through the tabs and watch a lot of the videos that are posted on this site and on YouTube.  Although they don't tell you specifically how to do fills, you'll see enough examples of that (from simple to mind-blowing) that you'll be able to pick it up on your own.

I'd also suggest getting Ed Friedland's book, "Making Walking Bass Lines".  It talks about ways to add approach notes to walking bass parts.  Very useful in church settings.

Peace,

James

[valleyboi2]

sup everybody this basic lesson really helped me a lot I play by ear but this is really going to make me a better bass player.

God Bless

[Ferrarired]

Hello bass playas.  I'm excited to be in the bass room.  I am a drummer that's been on LGM for drummers for a while.

I want to learn how to play the bass.   I think it's the coolest instrument.

I bought a bass combo kit (Crate 4-string bass and Crate amp).  My last day at work for the holidays is this Thursday.  I plan on learning as much as I can in a three week period about playing the bass.  I will be visiting here very often over the next three weeks and reading as many of the bass threads (during the late hours).

Maybe I'll post an impressive video at the end of my three week vacation for you playas.

Talk to you soon.

[FenderJazzGuy]

I want to learn how to play the bass.   

Let me know if there is any way I can help. I'll be glad to share anything I know!

James

[Ferrarired]

Thanks FJG.  I'll hit you back.