Double Bass - Upright songs to teach to a beginner - TalkBass.com
Oct 27, 2018. #8. Speaking of Chuck Berry, "You Never Can Tell" is a two-chord song with an easy Latin beat. The bass is electric on Chuck's recording, but it is simple and works well on upright, except the occasional fills that are a little fast. Good practice for staying in the groove on an uptempo song.
What are good beginner slap songs? - TalkBass.com
Aug 25, 2002 · Ive been trying to learn slap for over a month and I still can't get the technique down :\\ The fact that I have completely dead strings doesnt help, but oh well, shouldnt be long until I get a new bass. (Im not wasting money on my current one). So, about the only song, slapwise I've ever...
Double Bass - beginner jazz bass songs | TalkBass.com
Jul 11, 2004 · Feb 22, 2005. #2. I just started one of my new-ish bass students on some jazz standards a few weeks ago. So far, we've looked at. So What. Footprints. Blue Bossa. Equinox. If you aren't 'good' at theory, I see no reason for you to stay that way.
Beginner funk songs - TalkBass.com
Dec 7, 2011 · Hey there, i play metal (with my fingers), but lately ive been wanting to get more groovy, i want to really learn like..how to feel what im playing. ive never really played any funky/jazzy stuff, could you give me a few songs that i could start …
Recommend Some Beginner Bass Songs - TalkBass.com
Sep 30, 2023 · This young man is my pastor's son Miles. About a month ago he expressed interest in playing bass. I set him up with a loaner rig, he's digging it. He started taking lessons at the local GC. His teacher asked that he bring 10 songs he'd like to learn, pastor asked me for recommendations.
Beginner looking for some heavy metal songs - TalkBass.com
Nov 5, 2017 · Tl;dr: what are some good, fun entry-level heavy metal songs that would help me get better acquainted with the genre and technique? So three months ago, at 42, I impulsively bought a guitar and then a week later got a bass. Been playng the bass every day since. The bug has bitten; I’m in love.
4 or 6 string bass for a "beginner" - TalkBass.com
Jul 9, 2020 · A 6 string bass is a real bass, with ranges 4 string basses cannot ever reach. There’s nothing weird, esoteric or “un-bass-like” about a 6. They can do everything a 4 string can do, but have more octaves to work with - dramatic lows and brilliant highs. Screw all of the “rules.”.
Easy Bass Songs From a Beginner - TalkBass.com
Jun 11, 2013 · For me a lot of those songs are pretty hard. I am a beginner bassist, and here are some songs that I find to be pretty easy: 1. Baba O'Riley by The Who. The majority of the song is just F C Bb. 2. Roxanne by The Police. Nice beginner song I picked up pretty quick. 3. Walking on the Moon by The Police. I got the main riff pretty easy.
Good Beginner 5 String Songs - TalkBass.com
Dec 23, 2005 · 31. 54. Portland Area, ME. Jan 23, 2006. #1. I am a bass instructor who plays/teaches both 4 and 5 string bass, but I usually get students who learn on 4 string first and then progress to 5 later on. I just got a new student who is learning on 5 string and while I know a ton of more advanced 5 string songs to work on with my students, I just ...
What's a good beginner funk bass? - TalkBass.com
Apr 5, 2016 · Playing with a pick, OTOH, is no impediment to being funky at all. In fact, it's an enhancement if done right. Check out Bobby Vega and Rod Ellicott (Cold Blood) for examples of great funk bass playing using a pick. Acoop said: In case someones else's hasn't suggested it, take a listen to some Average White Band. ….