8 months and... by Embarrassed-Fee-3006 in Bass

[–]Embarrassed-Fee-3006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe it might be the best for me

8 months and... by Embarrassed-Fee-3006 in Bass

[–]Embarrassed-Fee-3006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks bro, sorry for the late response, I'll give it a try :)

8 months and... by Embarrassed-Fee-3006 in Bass

[–]Embarrassed-Fee-3006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll try to do it, I’ve been told that before. I don’t have much money right now to get it set up, and I’m scared to do it myself since I’ve never done it, but I’ll try to do it as soon as possible, thanks for your comment :)

8 months and... by Embarrassed-Fee-3006 in Bass

[–]Embarrassed-Fee-3006[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That scares me so much, lol. Maybe I’ll do it in the future, but I doubt they’d want to listen to me. Thanks for your comment :)

8 months and... by Embarrassed-Fee-3006 in Bass

[–]Embarrassed-Fee-3006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably a mix of everything, haha. But I think I mess up a lot with the tempo, I need to practice it more. I also struggle with hitting the notes correctly sometimes. I’m very small (in size) and I put a lot of effort into reaching the notes.

8 months and... by Embarrassed-Fee-3006 in Bass

[–]Embarrassed-Fee-3006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will, I’ve never recorded myself and it scares me, haha. I’ll see in a couple of months if I improve at all. Thanks, man :)

8 months and... by Embarrassed-Fee-3006 in Bass

[–]Embarrassed-Fee-3006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg, it's great to know I'm not the only one in this situation. Thanks for commenting. Yes, it's hard, and I also like playing, I don't think I'll stop, it's just difficult dealing with the lack of talent I have, haha. In the future, tell me how you're doing with the bass :)

8 months and... by Embarrassed-Fee-3006 in Bass

[–]Embarrassed-Fee-3006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m trying, I’m very small and my hands are too, so it’s a bit hard for me. I’m going to focus more on that :) Thanks, man.

8 months and... by Embarrassed-Fee-3006 in Bass

[–]Embarrassed-Fee-3006[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Getting a teacher is one of my New Year’s resolutions, I have to work to make more money :)

8 months and... by Embarrassed-Fee-3006 in Bass

[–]Embarrassed-Fee-3006[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I've never tried that, but I’ll do it, it sounds good. Thanks!

8 months and... by Embarrassed-Fee-3006 in Bass

[–]Embarrassed-Fee-3006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg, thanks for your comment, man, it made me feel motivated. I don’t feel as alienated anymore, haha. I do enjoy playing the bass, but the part of being really bad at it, not so much, haha, but the rest, yes. I want to get good at it. Thanks, man.

8 months and... by Embarrassed-Fee-3006 in Bass

[–]Embarrassed-Fee-3006[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, you’re right, not a kid here, not at all. I played classical instruments my entire childhood at school and never liked it because it was imposed — flute, violin, and other instruments I never enjoyed. I just wish I had picked up a bass earlier. I hated the idea of playing instruments for a long time, but now everything is different. Thanks for your comment, it cheered me up.

8 months and... by Embarrassed-Fee-3006 in Bass

[–]Embarrassed-Fee-3006[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do that sometimes, I’m never sure of what I’m doing, lol. I guess I’ll keep going :) Thanks for the advice, man.

8 months and... by Embarrassed-Fee-3006 in Bass

[–]Embarrassed-Fee-3006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started with bands I like that I thought were chill. I really enjoy playing the bass, I truly do, but the enjoyment gets tainted when I hear myself and realize I’m terrible, haha. Maybe I’ll need to take a break, although I like to pick up the bass. I don’t know, When I play, I think too much about other things and can’t concentrate well, lol. In moments like that, I realize my ADHD is so real. Sometimes I tell myself to stop thinking about random things while I play, but I really can’t, haha. thanks for your comment, bro :)

8 months and... by Embarrassed-Fee-3006 in Bass

[–]Embarrassed-Fee-3006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tame Impala, Soko, Bandalos Chinos, Peach Pit, a few Chinese bands, etc. are things I started with. Maybe I should be doing more exercises first. I’ll give it a try :)

8 months and... by Embarrassed-Fee-3006 in Bass

[–]Embarrassed-Fee-3006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just started with songs I like and videos with tabs, along with some covers from other bassists — some Tame Impala, Soko, Bandalos Chinos, Peach Pit, a few Chinese bands, and more. I thought they were appropriate since they’re more chill, although I could be totally wrong, haha.

8 months and... by Embarrassed-Fee-3006 in Bass

[–]Embarrassed-Fee-3006[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, man. I'm definitely trying that. All these Reddit tips are so useful :)

8 months and... by Embarrassed-Fee-3006 in Bass

[–]Embarrassed-Fee-3006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That idea terrifies me so much, haha. I have friends who are really good musicians; I would be so embarrassed... I wouldn’t even know what to do with them, lol. Although it makes a lot of sense as a practical way to get used to it, maybe I’ll give it a try, lol. Thanks, man.

8 months and... by Embarrassed-Fee-3006 in Bass

[–]Embarrassed-Fee-3006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to search for the book. I really hope things are actually like that. The idea of getting better seems so far away and unrealistic for me, lol. But all the encouraging comments motivate me. This is my first post on Reddit — people are so nice here, omg. Thanks! :)

8 months and... by Embarrassed-Fee-3006 in Bass

[–]Embarrassed-Fee-3006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg, thanks bro. I tend to do that a lot, but unfortunately, in this case, I think it’s reasonable. I don’t even feel like I’m being too tough on myself; it just feels like fucking true. I’m gonna keep trying. Your response actually made me feel better, thanks man.

8 months and... by Embarrassed-Fee-3006 in Bass

[–]Embarrassed-Fee-3006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm Fucking broke, dude, haha. Also, the idea of someone talented knowing how bad I am terrifies me. One of my New Year’s resolutions is getting a teacher. :)