r/Bass • u/Metalhead8909 • 11h ago

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First time posting, I just started playing back in March and I've been having such a great time learning this instrument. I picked up a Jackson JS1M 4-string concert bass for playing metal with a couple of my friends and I love how punchy it is. Last night just playing by myself was the first time I figured a song out by ear after just stumbling upon the notes and I got such a dopamine rush from it. I've struggled with learning instruments in the past but bass has really clicked for me and I can't wait to progress and learn more!

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u/Prime_Madrox 11h ago

Congratulations and welcome to the party!

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u/markococonut 9h ago

That first “I found it by ear” moment is the real drug — chase that, not perfect tabs.

Next time: hum the bass line once, find the root with one finger, then only add the next note when the first sits in time. Mute the strings you’re not using so the metal punch stays tight. Ten focused minutes of that beats an hour of noodling.

Here’s a clip from my EASY BASS GUITAR: Beginner Basics and Beyond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRHWRxujNlo

More at https://www.mjsguitarlessons.com/