YanceyGreenhorn
Still Not a Moderator
So I’ve played guitar on and off for years. I learned in a pretty unorthodox way. Never learned music theory. Went from literally never playing any instrument to buying an electric guitar and an amp. Could not play a simple G,C,D chord progression strum pattern, but was playing stuff like Metallica, Lamb of God and Slayer riffs and songs(minus a lot of their solos lol). I could learn faster playing with someone than I could using tabs. I have no issue using tabs, just like playing along side someone better. So I never considered myself an established musician. I just liked to jam. I eventually learned acoustic stuff, chord progressions, blues licks etc. But lately I keep finding myself listening to and watching stuff concerning bass. These days I’m less about the heavily distorted down tuned guitar riffs and more interested in bass grooves. Everything from Steve Harris to Victor Wooten to Geezer Butler to Marcus Miller. I don’t think I’d like jazz if it weren’t for the killer bass. Sometime this year I’ll prob buy a bass and amp. I’m just trying to figure out a starting point for understanding music better. Factoring lessons down in Asheville isn’t too feasible right now but might be in the future. I even considered a music theory class at a community college. I’ve been watching a lot of videos lately and I noticed I use a guitar fretboard more like a bass player than a guitarist. Not sure if that’s the best way to explain it but maybe someone will understand what I mean