How do i play Bass ??

Question

I wan't to learn to play bass how do i go about this for free ??

Thank you x

Answer 1

well first you gotta  have a bass..but i suggest reading tabs.they are not very complex and you can tell the beat that you can get that you need.  

Answer 2

Choose something (track,song) you like and know very well.

Search for its "GP (guitar pro) tab" at http://www.911tabs.com

Get "Guitar pro" software, which plays GP tabs.

Answer 3

Buy a bass and a bass amp. Don't buy a practice amp get about a 30 amp output to start', a guitar tuner  and a 'How to play Bass guitar' book from the music shop.

All this should set you back about £ 400 max.

Then practice. For more info and chords etc log on to the e-chords website.  

http://www.e-chords.com/

And practice, practice, practice. 1 hour EVERY day, on your own somewhere. Then go watch loads of live bands and talk to other musicians..............Good luck.

PS eventually a few lessons WILL help you, so don't write off that idea.

Answer 4

go on the site 'ultimate-guitar.com' and there are lessons for bass there...from beginner to pro!!

Answer 5

Heres what you do.

You get a peice of cardboard, 4 elastic bands then wrap the elastic bands around the cardboard.

Play the bass with a band who all have amps.

Dont worry if you can't hear the bass, it's a pointless instrument that follows the drums and you can never hear.

Bass is for people who don't have the talent to play REAL guitar.

Answer 6

I play bass,I  taught myself.

Its pretty easy ,the strings are E,A,D,G, on a 4 stringer.

Practice and you will get the hang of it I did and I had a band .You will make a good bass player. There are a lot of great girl players who can certinaly beat me at it. I have heard them.  Good luck girl!!!!

Answer 7

www.ultimateguitar.com, search for a song and click on the bass tabs.

Answer 8

I also taught myself bass, and I've been playing for three years. I have had teachers before but never carried on with them for long because they're not worth it. I have picked up most of my skill by learning to play my favourite songs, and from experience playing in various bands.

The best thing to do if you want to teach yourself is to pick some songs you like, starting with something easy, and just sit down for a while and learn to play it.

www.bassmasta.net and www.911tabs.com are two of the best sites there are for bass tabs, so you will be able to find most popular songs as well as quite unkown ones on there.

Good luck, and well done for picking the best instrument there is! And the world can always need another girl bassist, let's shake the impression that bass is for boys! xx :)