I recently started to learn to play the bass guitar. This is primarily as a form of therapy. It was recommended to me as a way to relax, do something fun, learn a new skill, and get out of my mind full of worries. I was skeptical at first given that my experience with playing music in the past has not been all that successful.
I mistakenly tried organ when I was a kid and didn't really like playing that instrument. As an adult I tried Japanese taiko drumming but found that I kept getting injured due to the intense physical aspect of this art form. So, I took a chance, bought a cheap bass and amp and signed up for lessons with BassBuzz.com (these lessons are great for a starter who has never picked up a bass in their life).
I'm just at the start of this journey but so far I have found that learning to play the bass is fun. It is definitely one of the cooler instruments that I've ever set my hands on. I love learning to sink into a groove and follow the drummer (always listen to the high-hat!). Playing this thing really does take one's mind off of things. It is a great form of therapy.
There are so many great players out there - lots of famous people that have played (or are playing) in bands that I love. But these are the obvious people to look to for inspiration. I have recently been looking for inspiration from other, less famous people. Today I came across a Japanese bass player named Juna Serita - and can she play! I can only hope to be this good some day (and I likely won't given that this is just a hobby for me).
As the following videos show, she can lock into a groove and chug or do some fancy finger work on the fretboard. Really inspirational!
I mistakenly tried organ when I was a kid and didn't really like playing that instrument. As an adult I tried Japanese taiko drumming but found that I kept getting injured due to the intense physical aspect of this art form. So, I took a chance, bought a cheap bass and amp and signed up for lessons with BassBuzz.com (these lessons are great for a starter who has never picked up a bass in their life).
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| My entry-level Kona P-Bass (with Japanese Flag strap) |
I'm just at the start of this journey but so far I have found that learning to play the bass is fun. It is definitely one of the cooler instruments that I've ever set my hands on. I love learning to sink into a groove and follow the drummer (always listen to the high-hat!). Playing this thing really does take one's mind off of things. It is a great form of therapy.
There are so many great players out there - lots of famous people that have played (or are playing) in bands that I love. But these are the obvious people to look to for inspiration. I have recently been looking for inspiration from other, less famous people. Today I came across a Japanese bass player named Juna Serita - and can she play! I can only hope to be this good some day (and I likely won't given that this is just a hobby for me).
As the following videos show, she can lock into a groove and chug or do some fancy finger work on the fretboard. Really inspirational!
And, who can resist a cover of the theme from the old Barney Miller TV show?! I'd love to be able to play this someday.
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