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How to learn your favorite songs on guitar or bass guitar without ending up learning it wrong by trusting tabs and chords that you find online. This will teach you how to learn a song in a way that will be easy, fun, and effective

Not your average instruments - Cape Cod Times

Statistics show that, after pop instruments like guitar and drums, most musically inclined ... wanted to try something else, and I played the violin for a couple weeks, and the clarinet, the bass clarinet, then the oboe. I was still looking around ...

The Sound of Broken Bells - Wall Street Journal

You learn to let people go," Mr. Burton told me, "but sometimes you step in when they're stuck." "Vaporize" opens with bright chords on acoustic guitar and Mr. Mercer's voice, then an organ, percussion and bass arrive to fill out the arrangement.

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At age 9, he decided to play bass. But first, he had to earn the money to buy one ... He switched to guitar about a year later and stuck with it. After graduating from Mediapolis High School in 1999, his parents said, “What’s next?” “

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DiS meets Girls - Drowned In Sound

Initially a duo based around the core songwriting partnership of singer/guitarist Christopher Owens and bass player Chet "JR" White, they ... a band or anything, and it was pretty obvious from the reaction online that if we committed to what we were ...

Open Question: Where to buy OK-quality bass guitars in Hong Kong and is this one good or not?

I'm 16, never played the bass before but I want to. Screw the fact that I'm a girl. I have a problem with budget though. I'm not big on low quality, stupid, one-use stuff. So are there any shops (particularity in Tai Po or Tsing Yi or even Mong Kok because those are the areas I stay/go to a lot) that sell bass without charging me overprice? Online auctions are okay too. But I have to admit, this is really tempting: http://hk.f2.page.auctions.yahoo.com/hk/auction/b14808189 Unfortunately. 1) I don't read Chinese despite being half Hong Kong 2) I know about guitars and which stuff is good, which isn't, but I have no idea about bass. So... does this seem worth it, or is it a one-use thing? After all, it's pretty cheap, not to mention the fact that it has an amp together with it (I think). But I don't see a brand so I'm hesitating. Oh, and I've never played the bass before, it'll be my first, but I still want something that would last or that wouldn't give me a hard time in learning (I do plan to take lessons, but I plan to self-learn as well) If above is really a one-time thing, anyone who knows good shops and share them with me will be loved. Thank youI re-checked the link, I know a LITTLE chinese, so I got confused: does that auction include the bass guitar itself or just a tuner and amp? more

Resolved Question: Bass guitar for beginners?

i am new the the bass guitar and have no clue what to do i have borrowed someones old one and have no idea can someone suggest and online webpage where i can learn the cords and all the other stuff thanks. more

Resolved Question: Learning to Play the Banjo?

I learned how to read music in school as a little kid and taught myself to play piano (I'm pretty good) a couple years back. I can play a little bass guitar, but not as much as piano, and now I'm seriously considering learning to play banjo. My question is, as a near-complete beginner in the realm of stringed instruments, will I be able to teach myself to play banjo? I'm a pretty smart guy, so I think I could understand the mechanics of it, and, as I said, I taught myself to play piano a couple years ago and have grown quite proficient in it, so I know I have the ability, patience, and discipline to teach myself a new instrument. And I'm also pretty good with music in general. I'm just looking for a knowledgeable third party's thoughts on this, so what's your honest opinion? Also, if you do feel I can learn it, can you recommend any good starting banjos or beginner's banjo kits/books? Preferably ones that I can find online for a relatively low price (I'm just doing it for fun, I don't want to spend a fortune) that are still of acceptable quality? I know that's a lot to ask, but I really could use some help on this one. Thank you. more

Resolved Question: i'm 14, should i learn to play the bass guitar even though i can't have a personal teacher?

i would have to use online lessons on the internet, but im really passionate, although kinda suck since this would be my first instrument :S more

Resolved Question: Best Free online/software for blank sheet music design?

Hello, I was wondering what the best online sheet music editor would be. I am looking for a program or Website that will let me edit everything. (and please i would like something simple and quick dont have alot of time to do these things.) IE- Editing notes to the spaces and lines to make scales to make it easier for me to learn Guitar and bass notes. I can read sheet music in general but need to make some practice stuff. And i happen to be very bad at drawing these things out to read them myself :P more

Voting Question: Where can I find some good funk (and beginner) bass lessons online?

I'd like to learn some nice funky bass lines, but can't get any good learning material in my local stores. Where can I download any good e-books, video lessons or just nice websites on this topic. Also, my cousin just got his firs bass guitar, where can I get some basic beginner material on how to play bass for him (I'd teach him myself, but we can't see each other often enough)? more

Resolved Question: i have bass guitar questions?

ok just a few questions..... i want to start bass guitar and i have a few problems (note that i have no experience in playing whatsoever)! 1. my friend plays an ibanez bass guitar (the subtitle name is i think Sound check) is ibanez a good brand? can you suggest any others? 2. is it best to buy the guitar in a music shop or online like Ebay? 3. is the difference between bass and electricthat bass plays single notes and electric/acoustic plays chords 4. when i start lessons should i do real lessons or learn of youtube please don't concern money into any of these questions just give me you own personal opinions!!! much appreciated ^.^ack sorry more questions.... what's a good colour for bass guitar and can i use an electric guitar ampoh sorry also what's the difference between bass guitar and jazz bass guitar more

Voting Question: I have a question about sheet music and bass guitar. Can you answer?

Im getting a bass guitar in a few days for my b-day and ive been waiting a year! Well I just had a question about sheet music, its been awhile since ive been in music class but I remember the basics of reading music. To me its easier to play instruments using notes, then tabs i find tabs difficult. So if you buy a guitar song book does it have the bass notes in it too? Id assume it'd be by the bass clef lol. So if a song book doesnt have bass clef it isnt for bass guitar? Do you have to buy altogether seperate song books just for bass then regular guitar? My dad plays guitar and he has several song books i wanna learn from but most dont have a bass clef. How can you be sure when buying a book online, that it has bass notes in it? more

Voting Question: Should I play the viola or violin?

I have been really keen to take up playing the violin for a while now, I was looking at violins online and then saw viola and I had never really heard the viola's sound much as it was always overshadowed by the violin and cello in my opinion but I searched the viola online and the sound is beautiful! Much more so than the violin's. I would love to start playing the viola but is it harder to learn than the violin? I also plan to self-teach as I have done so successfully with the piano and bass guitar. Many thanks. more

Resolved Question: Online free piano lessons?

I've been playing the bass guitar for over 4 years. I wish to buy a decent keyboards and learn the essential piano things which will allow me to compose. Like chords, basic technique etc. Is there a good youtube channel or a website for piano lessons? more

Resolved Question: Music lessons-price worth it, asking for less?

hey..i was thinking of getting bass guitar lessons to improve my playing and this person that teaches in a close by city offers 3-4 hrs for 50.00. Is that worth it? What do you look for in a good music teacher? I want to make sure I get what I am paying for. I have an idea about what I'd like to learn and he told me he could help. Is there a way I can ask him if he can go a little lower for the first lesson to see if we are a good match as teacher/student? Is it not good to ask someone if he can go a little lower? On his site, he said the classes are 45.00 but then when I talked to him online through email he upped the price to 50. Can I ask him about what happened to the 45 price and if I can go a little lower since I don't have a job now?The teacher is a student at the local university, and on the site it said he has only been teaching for 4 years....not much to me. I've been playing for longer than 4 years.....but I am asking him because I think he may have more skill that he can teach me but I don't know. Bottom line, would it hurt to ask if I can get it for cheaper than 45? I think that's too much. more

Resolved Question: Is the Violin difficult to start up quickly?

Two years ago, the only instruments I could play were the trombone and I could play a few chords on the piano. Since then, I've learned to the play the Ukulele really well, the guitar, and the bass. I have been finding more and more situations that I wish I could someone who could play the violin for various reasons, but we don't have any stringed instruments at our school other than an electric guitar and bass. So I guess I'm asking, is Violin something that's extremely expensive and hard to start to play? I've heard it's difficult for children, but I'm used to holding up an instrument and using my arms to move it (the trombone). It seems like an instrument that would be expensive, but I found some beginners online for under $45, and I can pay that. My parents would be thrilled to learn that I want to try. I'm asking if it's something that requires lessons or if it's something I can learn on my own, like I did with ukulele and others. more

Resolved Question: getting my bass setup?

hi i want to learn to play bass so i plan on buying one online. my friends are telling me to take it to a shop and get it set up. 1. wtf does it mean to get a guitar setup? 2. is this a normal thing most people do when they get a guitar? 3.will the shop owner have any idea wtf im talking about? more

Resolved Question: Where to start with music theory?

I have been playing bass guitar for over 5 years and my playing has always been like a normal teenager who is self taught. I literally know nothing about music theory. As I look into and see how a little bit starts to help my writing abilities, I have grown an interest for it. My high school offers a class, but it is for students who already know some music theory (aka band member) So, Where should I start to learn about music theory? Yes there is a ton online, but a lot of it is directionless and not so good to start with. I want to start learning so I will see if I will want to take college classes more

Resolved Question: Walking the Bass Guitar Books?

I play the bass in the orchestra and jazz band, and I need to learn how to play a walking bass line (for the jazz band) I was going to get a book, but also online sites might be helpful too. I don't know if this means anything, but in my music there are little letters above the slashes in the bars like G 7th major or something like that. I much appreciate any input you have. Thanks more

Resolved Question: How much could I buy a nice electric violin for? :]?

Well, I already play guitar, piano, bass, and keyboard... I want to start playing something new! I figured an electric violin would be cool to learn how to play. I've seen some amazing violinists online xD.Oh yeah. And where could I buy one? Guitar Center? :PI don't stop playing an instrument. I love music. more

Voting Question: I need the best online program that can teach me to play my guitars i've had a while... i'm new to it.?

It's so embarrasing that i own 2 guitars and i can't play them. it's so frustrating trying to develope techniques and learn how to play notes :( i need a program i can download for free or pay to download or just go to site and it show me step by step.... i don't even know what kind of guitars i have! also, how much would a new guitar string cost? cause one snapped :\ also can i use any triangle for a pick? i need excersises to help me stroke better... so yea basicly i need the best guitar help i can get :D i know bass/guitar i'm not supe rnew to guitars... i just love rock nd such and i wanna learn :) PAALLLEAASSSE HELP!! :D more

Voting Question: how do i play guitar using taps? can somone teach me?

i wana learn how to paly taps and paticulerly this song Fall Out Boy Grand Theft Autumn/Where Is Your Boy Album: Take This To Your Grave Tabbed By: Cam I wanted to tab this song for a 5 string bass instead of dropped D tuning. It helps the players who don’t feel like transcribing them to 5 string. Intro G I--------------------------------------| D I--------------------------------------| A I-55555555--55555555--22222222--00000x-| E I--------------------------------------| B |--------------------------------------| Verse G |-------------------------------|---------------------------| D |-------------------------------|---------------------------| A |-55----------------------------|-55------------------------| E |-----2-33--2-00--2-33-33-5-----|-----2-33--2-00--2-33-33---| B |-------------------------------|---------------------------| Pre Chorus 1 G |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| D |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| A |-55555555--77777777-----------------------------------------------------------------| E |---------------------------------------------33333333---33-33--55-55----------------| B |-------------------------------33333333------------------------------------33-33-3x-| Chorus G |-------------------------------------------------------------| D |-------------------------------------------------------------| A |-22----------------------------------------------------------| E |-----33------22--33--55------55-------------00000000/2h3-----| B |---------33--------------33-------33333333-------------------| Intro Verse Pre Chorus 2 G |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| D |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| A |-55555555--77777777-----------------------------------------------------------------| E |------------------------------------------33333333-------33-33--55-55----------3-3--| B |-----------------------------33333333-------------------------------------33-33-----| Chorus Rest Then… G |----------| D |----------| A |-5~----5x-| E |----------| Pre Bridge G |--------| D |--------| A |-9h10--| E |--------| Bridge x4 G |-----------------------------------------------------------------| D |--------7-5----5----------7-5----5-------------------------------| A |-2222-------7------0000--------7---------------------------------| E |--------------------------------------------------------33333333-| B |-----------------------------------------33333333----------------| Then G |------| D |------| A |-5x---| E |------| Post Bridge G |---------------------------------------------------| D |---------------------------------------------------| A |-5555--7777----------------------------------------| E |------------------------3333--------------00000000-| B |-----------------3333---------33333333-------------| Last Chorus G |---------------------------------------------------------------------|------| D |---------------------------------------------------------------------|------| A |-55-----------------------55-----5555--------------------------------|-5x---| E |-----33------22--33--55-------22------5555--------------00000000/2h3-|------| B |---------33------------------------------------33333333--------------|------| url http://www.911tabs.com/link/?3682325 can anyone teach me quikly? and btw i need an online guitar tuner lol any sugjestions? more

Resolved Question: A few questions about starting a band....?

Me and my friends want to start a band. One guy plays drums, one plays bass, so far we have no one that plays guitar-I might learn if I can by teaching myself with free online lessons, then we have another kid who is getting a guitar and lessons for christmas. None of us can really sing, but if I have to sing I will, although not the best. Since the band is my brainchild, Iw ant to be a part of it. SHould I learn the guitar, sing, or manage the band? If i sing, we can replace me with someone else if found, than i can be manager...I need help!!!! more

Resolved Question: Information on the bass guitar?

I am interested in learning how to play the bass. I don't know much about it other than the sound it makes. I need to buy a bass before I start the lessons I went online and was overwhelmed. There were some with 4, 5, and 6 strings. What is the best to get?? Really anything that you can tell me about the bass would be helpful, and are there any websites that could tell me lots of information?? Also do you need an amp for a bass?? Thanks any info would be nice. more

Resolved Question: I want to learn electric bass guitar but I dont really know anything. Any & all advice appreciated?

I really would like to learn bass guitar and I have a million questions: *how hard is it to learn? is there a place online / book I can buy / dvd set or anything to help me? *what kind of bass should I get? I want to play rock music. I did some research and someone recommended this: http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/… it says its a jazz bass - does that affect anything? i would rather not spend more than $400 max if possible. :) please dont laugh at me, I know I probably sound really stupid =P thanks so much for help! more

Resolved Question: Printble Bass lesson book?

I want to go back to learning bass guitar, because I left after a few lessons last year. Is there anywhere online that I can find a lesson book to print off and use for free? Any webstes that give that sort of things to users would be apprecated too! Thanks more

Voting Question: Beginner Bassist, wanting to know how to play the bass at home or should i take lessons?

I used to play the guitar for about a year and a half when i was younger, i then tried out the actual orchestra bass but gave that up because i had a horrible teacher and it was huge! but i did love how it sounded. now i am back in the groove and wanting to jam, i bought a epiphone starter pack and i am wondering where i should start off. I have seen many websites and some great you tube videos that can help me, but what i need is a "foundation" of the bass so i can get jamming. should i consider lessons? or are there anything you have seen online that would be great for a real starter bassist, like notes, chords....i have no clue where to start! lol any and all tips and advise are welcome cause i need opinions on where i can start learning. most of the online stuff is ether advanced or too basic like learning the parts of the guitar. i just need to know how to start playing. more

Resolved Question: Where can I learn about guitars online?

I'm dying to get a bass guitar, and once i save up a few paychecks I'm buying one, but until then I want to gain some wits about at least what octaves are and stuff like that. Sooo, where can i learn these kinds of things online? more

Voting Question: R&P musicians, some help... I'm saving up for a bass guitar. What's the cheapest I should go?

I was thinking $150.00. That seems like a good amount to go with... I do want a good bass. A good one to start learning on. **Remember I'm only 14. Anyone got a link to a good online site to buy one?Who would you say is the most overrated guitar player in rock? more

Resolved Question: EASY 10 POINTS READ ALL OF IT WHEN I POSTED IT BEFORE PEOPLE SAID THINGS I WROTE IN MY Q's SO READ ALL OF IT!!?

let me get drums, im willing to pay for them i told them that i told them that its my dream and i love music and i wana learn drums realy badly for a long time im 15 years old they dont like the noise even though i told them ill only play at certain hours per day also i told them that my freinds told me if i get drums they wana start a band with me wich is true and that they already thought of a name and wrote some songs and realy want me to get drums to wich is prety much true i exaturated a tiny bit i tried begging but they get sick of hearing me talk about that alot and get angry at me for not shuting up about it please!!!!!!!! answer this question with as many ideas as you can and good ideas that are practicul ideas too i know i asked this before please dont say it again just all the ideas i already thought of or they were bad or not realy ideas most of them i thought of already AND NOT JUST ASK THEM OR TALK TO THEM I MEAN ACTUAL IDEAS LIKE PROOF THAT DRUMS ARE GOOD TO LEARN AND PLAY also dont say another instrument cuz i already play guitar bass piano and i taught myself alitle drums online drums was the only instrument i realy wanted to learn i did others cuz i wanted to learn something but now my parents are debating on if to get me a set or not so ya please answer IVE BEEN GETTING ANSWERS THAT I SAID ALREADY IN MY QUESTION LIKE PAY FOR HALF OR PAY FOR IT ALL AND STUFF LIKE THAT AND CLEAN THE HOUSE FOR MONEY TO EARN MONEY TO BUT IT IF YOU READ IT ALL I SAY EXACTLY WHAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THAT thanks in advance for answering more

Voting Question: EASY 10 POINTS PLEASE ANSWER???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

I know it seems like alot to read but please read it all and answer it how can i convince my parents let me get drums, im willing to pay for them i told them that i told them that its my dream and i love music and i wana learn drums realy badly for a long time im 15 years old they dont like the noise even though i told them ill only play at certain hours per day also i told them that my freinds told me if i get drums they wana start a band with me wich is true and that they already thought of a name and wrote some songs and realy want me to get drums to wich is prety much true i exaturated a tiny bit i tried begging but they get sick of hearing me talk about that alot and get angry at me for not shuting up about it please!!!!!!!! answer this question with as many ideas as you can and good ideas that are practicul ideas too i know i asked this before please dont say it again just all the ideas i already thought of or they were bad or not realy ideas most of them i thought of already AND NOT JUST ASK THEM OR TALK TO THEM I MEAN ACTUAL IDEAS LIKE PROOF THAT DRUMS ARE GOOD TO LEARN AND PLAY also dont say another instrument cuz i already play guitar bass piano and i taught myself alitle drums online drums was the only instrument i realy wanted to learn i did others cuz i wanted to learn something but now my parents are debating on if to get me a set or not so ya please answer IVE BEEN GETTING ANSWERS THAT I SAID ALREADY IN MY QUESTION LIKE PAY FOR HALF OR PAY FOR IT ALL AND STUFF LIKE THAT AND CLEAN THE HOUSE FOR MONEY TO EARN MONEY TO BUT IT IF YOU READ IT ALL I SAY EXACTLY WHAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THAT thanks in advance for answering more

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Voting Question: getting a drumset!!!!?

srry i haven't been posting/answering questions alot recently..ive been VERY busy lolz...OK i've wanted a drumset for a long time and am starting to convice my parents to buy me one/i put in some money (for xmas) and im wanting to know what brand and model would be best for me? I'm a beginning even though Ive been playing on an electronic drum set,play guitar hero metalica on expert,and play my friends drumsets and learning online..im pretty good for not owning a drum set lolz! besides the snare and high hat and toms, i want a crash and a ride cymbal (2 cymbals) and i want a double bass pedal. i live in australia which makes it a little more expensive..what would be the cheeps and biggest "bang for my buck"? im sure im going to be upgrading it later...also im a HUGE fan of joey jordison and would do ANYTHING to have a copy of his drum set...its just like $20,000 out of my price range lol!! im actuly wanting to spend under $1,000 (if thats posible) i'm going to rent one first to see what its like and how noisey and where to put it (my dads office is right next to my room so it will have to go in the basement) more

Resolved Question: What's the best brand of bass guitar for a beginner, and what's the average price?

I'm interested in learning bass guitar, but will probably be teaching myself from books and online resources. However, first I need to get one, and I'm not sure what's the best brand, or how much I'll need to save up first. more

Resolved Question: Should I take bass guitar lessons or just learn on my own?

I'm planning on buying a bass guitar so I can play in my friend's bass. I've never really played an instrument except a violin like 5 years ago. I've been reading The Complete Idiot's Guide To: Playing Bass Guitar and the Squier Bass starter pack I'm thinking of getting comes with an instructional dvd. My question is should I pay the extra $70 at Best Buy for 4 lessons, get a teacher (which I really don't want to do because I'd have to waste money), or learn through books, playing by ear, and looking stuff up online. And yes I know I should learn musical notes instead of tab or both more

Resolved Question: DJ's! What is a good online site for tutorials about optimizing use of equipment?

i'm just starting out using Xenyx 2442FX,Drive Rack PA, a DSP 1124P, BBE 882i maximizer, an Ultragraph Pro FBQ 1502, a UHF-5805 mic system, & 3 amps. i'm looking for a good tutorial site to learn to optimize use of this equipment. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated! It's for a 4 pc band (bass, guitar, rhythm, & drums). more

Resolved Question: my brother lost interest in playing the drums!!?

My younger sister plays piano while I play guitar. My dad wanted my brother to try out drums, so he started taking lessons in november. At first it was really hard for him to learn since we didn't have a drum set. Then when we got one, he was doing okay. A few weeks later, he got more interested in it but not for long. He stopped playing, but continued lessons. He had football, so that stopped him a bit, but football is done. I never hear him play. It got worse when he finally felt like not going to lessons. He told me that his teacher teaches him the same thing almost every week. I think it cuz he doesn't practice. When he was interested in playing drums, he told me that he wanted to play bass guitar. At the same time since they go together. And when he told me he was losing interest in drums, he told me he really wants to play bass. It would be nice to have a bass player, but what about drums? This is bad for a few reasons. We spent 700 dollars on his kit. He is still taking lessons since November, once a week, about 20 dollars per half hour. He didn't get much out of playing the drums. Our family is having a haed time with money, and he wants a bass. So what should I do? Should he play bass? Should I take over, I know a few beats. If so, should I just look online, or take the teacher he has. And what can I do to make him more interested in it? Thanks and happy mom day! more

Resolved Question: I learning Bass Guitar simple?

I currently play saxophone, percussion, clarinet and keyboard... Im thinking of taking up bass guitar in my free time so I can get with some of my buddies and jam out with them. I would like to know if I pick up a bass guitar if it would be easy to teach myself with method books and online stuff. If push comes to shove I would probably get a few private lessons. I can read notes and rhythms... Im guessing the only thing that will be new to me is learning the notes on the guitar and finger positions... I do now what to play tabs though, I want to read notes. How easy is this? (learning bass guitar) I have no interest in slap bass btw. I don't know if those are two different instruments to even begin with. : ) All the help will be great! Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Would a Yamaha RBX4 A2 bass be too big for me to play? (small hands)?

I'm thinking of learning the bass guitar, and from what I've researched, the Yamaha RBX4 A2 bass ( http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Yamaha-RBX4A2-Lightweight-Double-Cutaway-Bass?sku=514259&src=SHPSIMMF&ZYXSEM=0 ) seems like a really good, affordable beginner's bass guitar that's worth the money. From one or two online reviews, I've read that the neck is on the thick side and a bit tough for some people with small hands to play. I'm wondering though, to those of you who own this bass, would the neck be too thick for me to play since I have small hands? My middle finger is 7 cm long, my pinky is 5 cm long, and my hand, from the very top of my wrist to the tip of my middle finger, is 17 cm long. I'd really appreciate any help and opinions from people who own this bass on whether or not it would be okay for me to play; like, would I be able to play this bass without problems with reaching the top string at the wider end of the neck and so on. Thanks in advance for your time and help! Have a great day. =) more

Resolved Question: Is it worth it buying a violin?

Okay so I've always wanted to play the violin, but they say it's way too hard. I can play the guitar, well I'm not that a bad guitarist and I've been playing it for almost two and a half years. I have a good sense of pitch, I mean when I hear a song, I can hear the bass as being a separate component of the piece. I can play songs without even looking for the chords online. But I know that the physics of a guitar and a fiddle are totally different. And besides I do not have time to hire a professional to teach me but I would be willing to learn by myself and dedicate some hours to it a day. Would it be tough? What do you think? I'm planning the buy a violin tomorrow, the one that I can afford. I'm seventeen. more

Resolved Question: How to play bass guitar?

I am 14 years old, and i want to learn how to play bass guitar, my bass guitar has 4 strings, and have an amp, and need to know: How much effort i will have to be willing to put into it to become an advrage bass guitar player. How long it will take to become an advrage bass guitare player. what i mean by advrage is being able to hit notes with multiple fingers at multiple times. Can you give me a website or link that can help me with my proublm. my proublme is i can't strum, i can't move my fingers that fast, i have watch every video on youtube and im am not willing to spend money on lessions, online taps ect. i just want to learn bass guitar and and be advrage at it. please some body help me i realy am willing to put a lot of effort into it. i want to impress my dad, mom, and family & frields please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more

Resolved Question: Bass Guitar lessons - online or with a real instructor?

I used to play bass when I was younger, but I'm a real beginner. I want to learn how to read music and really learn how to play the bass. Any suggestions for online tutorials or should I just find a real instructor locally? more

Resolved Question: Where Can I Find Good Online Guitar Lessons?

Okay I've been teaching myself how to play guitar and bass for a little over half a year. There aren't any teachers anywhere near where I live. The closest would be probably over an hour away. And paying for lessons and gas would just be too much. I need to find a good course online to learn the correct way. I would like something that you get workbooks, videos, dvd/cd/downloadable lessons. Something thats more than just youtube style learning in other words not just watching a video, but I actually have a book to work with. I've looked around found one Guitar College, but I'm not too sure about it. If someone could please recommend some other websites that would be fantastic. To sum it up I would like videos with a teacher and also a workbook of some sort to play along with, a visual. I'm not good with just buying a "how to play guitar" books either I get more off of youtube than those books. Sorry for the long explanation... :/ Thanks for any suggestions! :D more

Resolved Question: What kind of person do you call this?

So I am 14 and I want to do a lot of things. Like play the drums, piano(I was learning but I changed schools and they didn't offer it at my new one), and guitar(im learning) and maybe learn the bass guitar. I want to finish high school early so I can start college earlier(I go to online school). I want to get my scuba license, my nursing license,a real estate license, and my drivers license. I also want to own my own business with a lot of employees. What would you call this ambitious or something?? ThanksGetting good grades doesn't mean anything anymore. Microsoft ring any bells?? Btw I do get good grades.oh yea and to Manni there are a lot of teen entrepreneurs who are millionaires before they even leave high school. You are very narrowed minded..good luck with that. more

Resolved Question: BASS GUITAR: Where do you find the best starter kits?

One of the new things I want to do for 2009 is learn how to play bass. I know the best thing to do is to look for a 'starter kit', but I don't know if I should order one online or try to find a music store. I've heard that the kit comes with everything: strings, cover bag, strap, practice amp and cords and even some free lessons on DVD with some kits. But how do you know what's best? And should you be looking for a certain kind of bass if you are left or right-handed? And when will you know it's time to move up from the "cheaper" bass to a more professional one? more

Resolved Question: Where can I find a decent (but cheap) bass guitar package?

I don't want to spend too much money as he is only 8 and just learning. I have been looking on ebay, places like sold-smart and oz-auction are selling them cheap (about $89 alone, or $130 package deals with practise amp, stand, tuner, etc). But when I was looking at fender shop online they said to be careful because some basses that you buy online are unplayable, even for pros- they say the action is too high. But I don't really want to pay $500 for a package deal from them- I don't want to spend more than about $250. I live in Sydney. more

Resolved Question: Has anyone bought a bass guitar on ebay or know much about the quality of them sold there?

Resolved Question: Learning to Play the Cello...?

OK, so I want to learn how to play Cello. I'm 21 years old. I've done a little research online for what to buy, how to buy etc etc. I am 6' 5" and I play Acoustic/Electric bass. I have been for 5 years, I also play guitar too. I know Cello is completely different but do you think it will help me, and I am a self learner. I like to learn things by myself, I don't like going to teachers or instructors. But my question is could I learn to play Cello without going to an Instructor? And I can not read Sheet Music, do I have any chance at all at learning to play this instrument? I love this instrument a lot. My favorite piece of music is Johann Sebastian Bach's Cello Suite no. 1 BWV 1007 in G major. I would love more than anything to learn how to play that on Cello. SO any help? more

Resolved Question: Buying a bass guitar?

I want to learn how to play bass guitar. I've been playing an acoustic Ovation Celebrity guitar for a little under a year now, but I've always been drawn to bass guitar. The problem is, is that I want to buy a bass guitar that will last me a while, instead of buying a cheap one and then figuring it all out and buying a better one a couple months later. Some people say buy an Ibanez, but others say get a Squier bass; everyone has their own opinion. I've been researching for a while online, but still have questions. Here we go. 1. What's the difference between a "Squier by Fender Affinity Series P Bass" and "Squier by Fender Affinity Series J Bass"? 2. Should I consider buying used? eBay? 3. Amps. I have a Fender 15G for my Ovation, but I'm going to need another amp for my bass guitar. Any recommendations? Do I really need an amp right away for practice? 4. Everyone says to walk into a shop and try them out/see how they feel, but how are you supposed to do that if you don't know how to play yet? I always feel intimidated by the Guitar Center nearby, are there any questions I could ask them when trying out basses? I know I should just suck it up and try them out, but... >_< *sigh* Basically, I just need a whole lot of help. Any tips or helpful hints or anything would be appreciated at this point. Thank you in advance. ^_^ more

Resolved Question: Where to learn bass and guitar online?

I just bought a bass and a guitar to learn to play. I want to self teach. Where's a good online source to learn to play for free? more

Resolved Question: Is it possible to learn to play the bass guitar well...?

...without learning to read sheet music first? Just learning from tabs online, I can already play more than I could trying to learn the confusing sheet music. I just wondered if it was possible to learn to play the bass pretty well off of tabs online and then learn the sheet music after I get decently okay at it. Or should I just bucket down and learn to play off of and read the sheet music first? more

Voting Question: Where might I find a stereo/cd player with adjustable bass, treble, and whatever the other ones are?

I need a cd player that allows me to adjust the sound of it so I can pick apart different guitars and such. The reason is because I'm learning to pick apart songs so I can play them on guitar but all the sterios at wal mart don't have this feature. Do you know of any store or online sites that would have what I'm looking for? more

Resolved Question: Are there any Distillers drum backing tracks?

My band has to learn Beat Your Heart Out by the Distillers for a school band night this tuesday, and we don't have much rehearsal time, if any. eep. We also don't have a bassist, so was just wondering if anybody knows off any drum backing tracks for that song, online, so i can play along to it and see how it sounds with just guitar and drums, and no bass. i've had a look on google but no luck. If not, do you reckon it'll still sound ok without a bassist? we've never played a gig without one, so not sure how well it'll go down. oh well.... thanks more