[hnbubz]

hi, I am getting a bass soon and I see these websites with cords on them and it makes no sence to me! I played guitar but I want to play bass very much. I would appreciate your help. Thx! do u ahve any good chord websites?

[junior01]

Well, there is usually no chords on a bass. I said usually 'cause some players (including me) will used them occasionally (key word). Having said that there is a bunch of good site out there to help new player master the art of bass. My favorite is hand down http://www.cyberfretbass.com/ There is a lot of lessons on different techniques. My advice will be for you to learn the scales first. Those are essential in a bassist life. You know your scales, you're never ever going to be got in a jam.

[volumes2001]

Glad to hear your starting to learn how to play the bass. While the chords and notes on websites may seem confusing at first, once you know what they mean, you'll
understand why and how they're used. If you're looking for a free online tutorial for beginning bass players, check out this article I wrote: http://www.mahalo.co...tar_for_Newbies. Hope it helps!

[EmEleven]

First learn your scales, but don't think chords aren't important. Its good to know chords and use the arpeggios in your bass lines. Like those popular cliche blues bass lines GG BB DD EE FF EE DD ect...

If anything they are both just as important, If you know what chords the guitar player is using then it will be way easier for you to improv bass lines.

[madaxeman]

I would have to say getting your timing down would be most important along with scales. Always practice with a metronome so it will keep you in time. Also make sure you have fun that's what playing an instrument is all about after all's said and done.


Good Luck!