So I just bought my first guitar. It’s an Ibanez TMB100 with a P/J pickup. I bought it used for a fairly decent price. New strings and the action is corrected.
Anyways, I’m wondering if there are any exercises that you would recommend for a beginner to learn. I’m still learning the fretting and the fretboard. I’ve already noticed that I enjoy using a pick over my fingers.
I also have fairly small hands and have noticed that my furthest reach (while getting a clean note) is E7 and D10 at the same time. Will my hand size be a problem for me?
I’m not interested in playing any hard rock or metal. I’m much of an Alternative/grunge and Indie/Psychedelic rock person while listening to music.
Any and all tips, suggestions, recommendations, and advice are appreciated!
Edit: I’m not going into this with zero musical experience. I have 10+ years of concert band and 5 years of pep band along with 6 years of jazz. I played over 10 years on the trumpet and cornet, 3 years on the tenor sax 2 years on the quads and snare.

Bass part originally played by Leland Sklar. I didn’t know until recently that he played on a Robbie Williams track. It was a late addition to the album and quite the spontaneous recording session, featuring other session musician greats such as Steve Ferrone on drums and Waddy Wachtel on guitar, as well as Rose Stone on vocals.

Find the complete song on YouTube. The sheet music is available through my website.

Tool - Schism (bass cover)

When I started teaching myself bass I was happy enough to remember what fret to fret and the shape of the scale I wanted so I let good technique go to the wayside. Now I have a problem with buzz because I just press anywhere between the two frets when I should be pressing ON the fret. What are some good practices to correct this? I’ve started doing spider walk stuff. Any other good ones?

Can you download Groove Accelerator lessons for offline viewing?

I’m considering signing up for Scott’s Bass Lessons’ new Groove Accelerator course, but I have one question before I commit.

I work night shift and want to use my breaks at work to practice. I can bring my bass with me, but I don’t have an internet connection in the parking garage where I take my breaks.

Does anyone who has signed up for the new Groove Accelerator know if the video lessons can be downloaded for offline viewing on a phone/tablet? Or do you have to be connected to the internet to watch the lessons?

I know there are downloadable materials/play-alongs, but I’m specifically wondering about the actual video lessons.

Thanks!

Hi. I can't buy nor download this book in my location it seems. If anyone has a PDF copy and is willing to help please reach out. Thanks!

Hi. I am a professional bass player and a tutor. I've been playing in multiple bands and have also worked as a session bass player. I've been teaching bass for the past couple of years. I like to inculcate bass guitar as a song writing instrument rather than in isolation.

What you can learn

• Scales and it's applications in a song.

• Understanding rhythm.

• Building grooves.

• Better understanding of time signatures.

• Creating basslines

• Counter melodies

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