Archive for September 4th, 2010
I have played bass guitar since I was a teenager in the mid 1960′s. I grew up around guys who have played electric guitar from the same time. Understanding and being around music has been one of my biggest pleasures.
I have seen guys through the years show up for practice with some pretty awesome electric guitar packages. I have played with some guys that played electric guitar like a pro, and sounded like it too. I have also been around and played with guys who thought they could play like a pro.
My biggest observation through the years has been the guys who took the time to learn the basics of playing guitar were much better than the guys that didn’t. It also seemed like playing guitar also came easier for those who learned the basics. The same holds true for those playing bass guitar. I’m sure there are people out there who are blessed with a natural ability to play but for most of us it’s the basics that get us through.