Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005
Rock Star
For the longest time, I have wanted to learn how to play the bass. I absolutely love music and whenever I listen to a song, the first thing my ears always pick up on is the bass line. About 6 months ago, I decided I was going to buy myself a bass and teach myself how to play. But, I would never actually make the effort to go buy one. The most I did was Google basses on line to see the average cost.
Well, Monday morning, after my dentist appointment, I decided to stop at B@rnes & Nobel to buy a notebook. I had completely forgotten that there was a Guit@r Center in the same shopping plaza. I decided to go in and look at basses and get some information. Long story short, I bought myself a bass. It was one of those packages that came with the bass, amplifier, carrying case, headphones, cables, and a beginner’s instructional video. All for $300, which is nice considering the actual bass itself is $250.
I am so excited. Yesterday, I popped in the video before and after work and learned the basics. I even learned my first bass line, which is a classic blues rift. I practiced for about 3 hours last night and I can now play the riff once through without messing up. All I have to do now is get it up to speed.
Right now, my hands are killing me. I guess I need to get used to the hand positioning and I need to start stretching my hands and fingers before and after I practice. I’m hoping that I can teach myself to play. I tried to find some resources online, but there isn’t much. Looks like I’ll be returning to the bookstore to find some instructional books. If not, I guess I’ll try to find someone to teach me.
I feel so fucking cool. I just want to walk around with my bass and drop bass lines when the mood calls for it. Well, once I learn how to play well. Then I’ll become the rock star I’ve been destined to become. Shirley Manson move over (I love her). At least I now have something else to occupy my time.
So, after writing about Gus the other day, I went back and found all my journal entries from this past summer and reread them. This summer was one of the best summer’s I’ve ever had. I was so happy and I honestly cannot remember a time before that when I was that happy. I’ve always been in some sort of funk. There were times when I’ve been completely miserable and times when I’ve been not down, but not happy. But this past summer, I was just happy. All good thoughts, good feelings, and no depression. It’s funny how one person can change the entire scheme of your life. Well, at least for a bit, anyway. I think I’m going to move those entries over here into one entry, once I’ve reformatted and re-edited them.
Even though I’m sad now, it’s nice to have those good times to look back on every now and then. Plus, I have my bass to give me joy now. In a matter of time I know I’ll be awesome. Ha.
summerroll at 10:15 a.m.