So, I had my first bass lesson last night and the first thing Cliff (my teacher) did was take away my pick.
Then I got quizzed on what theory I remembered (I knew my dotted quarter notes, sharps, flats, etc. eighth rests threw me) went over what notes are in various chords and tried miserably to "play a B, now where else can you play it?, now where else?, now where else?" I have 4 songs (Little Wing, Kids are Alright and a couple others that you'd laugh at) for homework and have to work on my major scale fingering and excercise/stretch my left hand while getting my fingers walking on my right.
Oh and fifths. Sounds intimidating, actually easy.
Tonight I'm going to try and get through a whole vibemerchant practice without the pick, wish me luck.
Hee.
I love this.
Sounds like fun!
Luck, Krix! You don't need it; you are soooo gonna ROCK!!!
Posted by: Tawny on January 22, 2004 01:04 PMGood luck, Krixy. I hope you have a full tin of bandaids handy. It'll take a while to develop the callouses (sp?).
Posted by: Mikey2 on January 22, 2004 01:23 PM\m/, Krix!
Posted by: Niobe on January 22, 2004 01:25 PMI love hearing about all the bass-playin' fun you're having, krix! Keep it up! You are great!
Posted by: bakednudel on January 22, 2004 02:44 PMYou sure he didn't mean a fifth of Jack? ;)
Posted by: r.j.girl on January 22, 2004 03:22 PMRudiments and Theory - oh the good 'ol days...
I hated practicing scales, but they're a necessary evil...
Go girlfriend...
Posted by: Keanuette on January 22, 2004 03:30 PMkitty hat on a dogboy...heh heh...
Posted by: T on January 22, 2004 04:21 PMyeah, the bass is cool, but the kitty hat is cooler..... rock on, chick!
Posted by: lori on January 22, 2004 04:56 PMkrix = cool
Posted by: Zen on January 22, 2004 06:11 PMVery Cool... Someday I'l have to set down my violin and try the bass-- It's one guitar I'd prolly be able to learn with my violin habits b-c of the four strings and usually not plentiful chords:)
Have fun in practice!
*looking up from cello* Wanna jam? Of course, I'll have to put this bow down...
Seriously, it'll drive you a bit nuts at first, but the sweet low tones will keep you at it. :o)
Posted by: Tabitha on January 22, 2004 10:54 PMsmiles
go krix! There's just no end to your creative talents... and we love you for it!
You go girl!
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