Double Bass - Upright songs to teach to a beginner - TalkBass.com
Oct 26, 2018 · First of all these songs mentioned are not dumb. You can learn a lot from them if you choose the songs wisely. Besides that songs are not the only thing we do. Second. Although I think reading is important there is more to learn than just reading. You can do theory, chord charts, timing, grooves, improv etc.
Big list of easy songs to start with - TalkBass.com
May 9, 2012 · Well, if by, "Easy", you mean a song not having that many notes, or not that many fast runs, technically you might be somewhat correct, BUT when you consider how the notes are to be applied - the groove, the bounce, the emotion, how the notes link with the drums - then the term, "Not as easy as it seems", comes to mind.
Good Slap Songs To Learn - TalkBass.com
Jun 11, 2009 · Gets crazy, but it becomes pretty easy over time. Video Youtubes are very good for many things. I learned double thumbing from Victor Wooten's you tubes. Now I hardly do much but a flurry of notes coming out of the bass, people think you are good etc(ha!). Try figuring out a new simple slap bass part each week or each day etc from Youtube.
Easy jazz songs - TalkBass.com
Jul 18, 2009 · The Real Book, sixth edition has hundreds of jazz songs. Amazon.com: The Real Book -Bass Clef; Sixth Edition (9780634060762): Hal Leonard Corp.: Books The vanilla book has chord progressions and then backing tracks on hundreds of songs as well. The Vanilla Book---- Read what it has to say about being THE VANILLA BOOK. Keep it simple at first.
Beginner looking for some heavy metal songs - TalkBass.com
Nov 5, 2017 · Tl;dr: what are some good, fun entry-level heavy metal songs that would help me get better acquainted with the genre and technique? So three months ago, at 42, I impulsively bought a guitar and then a week later got a bass. Been playng the bass every day since. The bug has bitten; I’m in love.
Fun songs for both bass and guitar? - TalkBass.com
Feb 7, 2009 · Usually if the bass part is fun/more complex, the guitar is boring and the other way around. We know most Nirvana songs, those are almost always fun for both, and we’ve learned some others like the few Black Keys songs that have bass on them, some Stooges, stuff like that. But we are running out of ideas for new songs to learn! Any suggestions?
What are good beginner slap songs? - TalkBass.com
Aug 25, 2002 · Ive been trying to learn slap for over a month and I still can't get the technique down :\\ The fact that I have completely dead strings doesnt help, but oh well, shouldnt be long until I get a new bass. (Im not wasting money on my current one). So, about the only song, slapwise I've ever...
Easy Songs to Sing While Playing Bass - TalkBass.com
Mar 24, 2011 · The easiest songs to sing and play are the ones where the vocal line and bass line coincide, regardless of whether each is regular and even or offbeat. A couple that I found pretty easy to do are All Star and Walking on the Sun, by Smashmouth, and End of the World as We Know It, by REM.
Easy death metal songs to play? - TalkBass.com
Apr 18, 2006 · Most Carcass songs aren't too outrageous, but they are in B, which means a 5 string or a complete reconfig of your bass. Look into earlier Death/Grind (early 90s) before the technical guys took over everything. The bottom line is that it isn't an easy style no matter how you cut it; that's the point.
5 String bass songs - TalkBass.com
Nov 1, 2009 · I would like to start out slow and get used to the bass and the extra string so easier songs would be nice! I know tablature isn't the best way to learn but I do subscribe to songsterr.com so I could look for the tab of any songs you guys may type out for me. I really appreciate it. Mods if this is the wrong sub forum I apologize in advance.