Bass Lessons Syllabus, Where to start? Check out this complete bass course! |
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Bass Lessons Syllabus, Where to start? Check out this complete bass course! |
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Aug 6 2009, 04:16 PM |
Wow this is wonderfull! Thanks Bogdy!
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Aug 6 2009, 06:09 PM |
Very impressive learning package Bogdan! Too bad I sold my bass -.- I have finally put together this course! Its been years work! Of course new lessons will fill in all the missing spots etc as they come out. You should have kept that bass Wow - what timing! I was just considering sending you a letter about how to start with the bass. I have been adding a few guitars to my collection and was thinking about adding a bass the next time I get the urge. To be honest, I have no idea how to go about it but this schedule is wonderful (I don't think I have ever even held a bass). I have a few questions that may be relevant to other beginners as well. 1. I am not sure what model or make to start off with - I don't want to start off with a cheaper model (I have noticed that cheap guitars make lousy learning instruments) but something middle of the road. 2. I don't have an amp for the base but since I got my Pod Xt about 6 months ago, I have used my guitar amp for less than an hour since. I believe you can play the bass through the Pod XT but not sure. Hello! Heheheh gotta love the perfect timing! Wow this is wonderfull! Thanks Bogdy! You're welcome! You will be able to follow this course, lessons are arranged by relevancy and difficulty. As you can see there are different categories so you can choose several lessons to work on at the same time (from different categories). Once you get the bass we'll talk and make a custom plan for you. Now for the questions (they are very good ones!!) : 1. I recommend starting with a Jazz style of bass, that means one with two single coil pickups. It will be easy to learn on and also versatile so you can cover pretty much everything. When getting a bass you want to pay extra attention to action (height of strings), if its comfortable for you and if it can be lowered. It can be really annoying to play a bass with "too high" action, and many have that problem (in cheaper and middle class). So make sure to check that out. Regarding sound, just listen to how you like it and possibly compare it to a really expensive bass! Since you didn't want a cheap bass recommendation, here are some middle-high class ones that will do awesome job for sure: American Fender Jazz Basses , deluxe one will have active electronics, standard has passive. Active uses battery and give more versatility and modern sound to the tone. Though standard passive basses sound very good too so its best to try them in store and see which type of tone you like better. 1. http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/pr...ass-?sku=511524 2. http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/pr...Bass?sku=515755 Mexican Fender Jazz Basses: 3. http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/pr...Bass?sku=501169 4. http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/pr...ass-?sku=511595 And this bass is somewhere in the middle between those classes above (its american made) : 5. http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/pr...Bass?sku=512761 __________________________ Second question: 2. Yeah you should be able to play through that POD. I'm not sure if it has bass amps models etc but you should be able to tweak a nice sound with it. After all if you don't, you can get a bass preamp pedal and put it in the middle (bass>preamp>pod) and it will sound great. Pedals like : 1. (cheapest solution) http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-BDI21-V-To...s/dp/B000KIPUQG 2. http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/pr...r-DI?sku=480206 (behringer is a pretty similar copy of this preamp and works almost the same but its less quality and reliable) 3. http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/pr...tion?sku=151110 etc... Hope this helps, tell me if you have any more questions! Cheers, Bogdan -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Aug 7 2009, 04:00 PM |
WOW! this should be renamed as "The Bass players Bible"
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Aug 7 2009, 05:15 PM |
Bogdan! Awesome man! So much work, so little time!
-------------------- Still looking for my soul mate, guitar. |
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Aug 7 2009, 07:21 PM |
Wow, that's quite a list!
Thanks, I believe this will be most helpful for our aspiring bassist I'll take a few of them myself, just to keep my bass skills up to date! |
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Aug 8 2009, 11:46 AM |
WOW! this should be renamed as "The Bass players Bible" The new Bass testament by father Bogdan. |
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Aug 8 2009, 09:13 PM |
Wow,
Thanks Bogdan! Fantastic effott! Jimmy -------------------- Equipment.
Axes: Bass: Ibanez GSR200 (red) Guitar: Peavey Predator Amps: Bass: Laney HCM30B Guitar: Marshall G50RCD |
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Aug 9 2009, 12:28 PM |
Thanks a lot guys for your feedback guys!
@Fusar: This post has been edited by Bogdan Radovic: Aug 10 2009, 05:47 PM -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Aug 9 2009, 12:49 PM |
Tremendous work Bogdan, looks really professional! This should be a template that all instructors should use!
PS I will do something similar now, I really like the way you made this layout. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Aug 10 2009, 05:46 PM |
Cross out the if I find that the bass is an attractive instrument, but now I want to focus on playing the guitar, and when I've reached a certain level, where I find that my playing is ok (maybe christmas, maybe next summer, no idea ), I'll do both instruments simultaneously! A lot of bands in my area search for good bass players, so that would be another point why playing the bass can be interesting in (my) future. When the time has come, I'll inform you and you'll probably give me a lot of great advices @Ivan: Nice to hear that, I like your first lesson plan, but I like Bogdan's layout even more! So combining these two things will be great! heheh cool I'm Crossing out the IF I was also playing guitar before bass appealed to me and I had to start playing it was so attractive to I started isolating bass lines in my head when I listened to songs When playing bass you are going to get a gigs with a band very easily since everyone is in constant need of a bass player and good ones are taken immediately. When you decide, I'll be here to help you with everything! Cheers my friend! -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Aug 11 2009, 12:42 AM |
Bogdan, you will be the first to know when I start my bass-career
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Aug 30 2009, 10:42 PM |
Course syllabus updated with 3 new lessons in their appropriate positions:
Outlandish Style Hammer-On Slap Lesson 4 Rock Bass Lesson 3 Enjoy -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Oct 1 2009, 02:16 PM |
New syllabus update with 2 lessons. As always I have put them in their appropriate spots in my bass course:
Old School Ska Walking Bass - https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Old_Sc...a_Walking_Bass/ Larry Graham Style - https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Larry_Graham_Style/ -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Nov 7 2009, 08:10 PM |
Added two new lessons to the syllabus:
Bass First Steps : Get Ready! Start Slapping Now! Enjoy! -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Dec 22 2009, 09:21 PM |
Wow that's a very complete syllabus, Bogdan !
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