Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Many moons ago I was a moderately decent guitar player. Not the best by a long stretch, but I could make some pleasing sounds and did a stretch in a pub band. Paid my dues.
Things went awry when I broke my elbow 11 years ago. Initially I found it difficult to get my forearm in the correct position, and once it healed healed that resolved itself I then started to lose the feeling in my 2 outside fingers and that really did start to cause me problems with finger picking. I could still strum and pick a solo, but felt a bit emasculated and eventually gave it up in frustration, finally selling my guitars.
Well, the other day Mini D asked if I would teach her to okay guitar. I'd be glad to, and this prompted a discussion between myself and Mrs D about me returning to playing, help me fill a bit of time with something constructive. I was unsure as I'd face the same problems as before, but then Mrs D suggested that I try bass guitar. With a third less real estate for my right hand to cover, the thumb and remaining 2 properly working fingers have a fighting chance of managing.
Now, I had played a little bass way back when om bandmates instruments, but nothing serious and I'd never really got the groove or become proficient. Nevertheless, I understand the tuning and left hand finger positions so over the last day or so ive been listening to songs and pretending to use my 3 working right digits to play, and I reckon it's a goer.
So, next up is to get bass geetar and an amp, and get jiggy with it.
So, my questions - any players on here? I'm guessing that @DCBassman might be. Any guidance on a good book for someone who already has a basic grasp of the instrument and wants to progress to intermediate level? Any tips on an entry level bass that isn't a total piece of sheet? Any advice for dealing with the young groupies?
Things went awry when I broke my elbow 11 years ago. Initially I found it difficult to get my forearm in the correct position, and once it healed healed that resolved itself I then started to lose the feeling in my 2 outside fingers and that really did start to cause me problems with finger picking. I could still strum and pick a solo, but felt a bit emasculated and eventually gave it up in frustration, finally selling my guitars.
Well, the other day Mini D asked if I would teach her to okay guitar. I'd be glad to, and this prompted a discussion between myself and Mrs D about me returning to playing, help me fill a bit of time with something constructive. I was unsure as I'd face the same problems as before, but then Mrs D suggested that I try bass guitar. With a third less real estate for my right hand to cover, the thumb and remaining 2 properly working fingers have a fighting chance of managing.
Now, I had played a little bass way back when om bandmates instruments, but nothing serious and I'd never really got the groove or become proficient. Nevertheless, I understand the tuning and left hand finger positions so over the last day or so ive been listening to songs and pretending to use my 3 working right digits to play, and I reckon it's a goer.
So, next up is to get bass geetar and an amp, and get jiggy with it.
So, my questions - any players on here? I'm guessing that @DCBassman might be. Any guidance on a good book for someone who already has a basic grasp of the instrument and wants to progress to intermediate level? Any tips on an entry level bass that isn't a total piece of sheet? Any advice for dealing with the young groupies?