I hope I’m now posting this in the right place, I kinda get the feeling that I may have posted my first introduction post in the wrong place. Hello, my name is Dennis and I’m new to the Bass Buzz Community, I’ve been a bass player since I was 12 years old, here recently at 60 years old I had a stroke that affected the left side of my body as well as my fretting hand. When I returned home from the hospital one of the first things I did was pick up and try to play my bass again, needless to say, It was a frustrating nightmare. But I took my time and slowed myself down and now my playing has gotten much better , I’ve actually learned new songs completely through note for note, in the beginning though, I felt like I did when I first started as a child in my bedroom. I saw some of Josh’s lessons on youtube and decided to join up here. I figure With hard dedicated work I’ll get through this, I’ve made a lot of progress already. I just wanted to say hello to you all, I’m so glad to be here!
Hey welcome aboard @Bmore_Bass_Player ! I think there’s an official introductions thread you can go and say hi
Sorry to hear about the stroke. But more importantly, it’s good that you’re getting the use of your left hand back! Did the doctor recommend bass playing as therapy? I’m thinking it would be perfect to build strength and coordination in the hand, especially because it may be you non-dominant side…
Anyway for failure to post your introduction in the correct thread, as a self-appointed guardian of the forum, I fine you one cover song - to be recorded and posted in the Post your Covers thread
You can repost your introduction over here: Introduce Yourself! (2025)
Welcome aboard! I sometimes brush my teeth left-handed, based on the idea that I might one day need it. At first it was super difficult as a right-handed person, now it’s kinda fun.
well that’s all pretty damn inspiring
Welcome, glad to hear you are doing better!