I played it pretty well. Had private lessons most of that time. Practiced an hour a day most of the time. Was in a few orchestras. Not a virtuoso by any means. 
I do feel the effects of already having played something. So far I don’t find the bass to be daunting. I know it won’t be easy but I’m well aware of what it takes to learn an instrument. Probably was easier as a child I’m sure. Anyway, I’m all in. Going to give it a serious shot. Thanks for your reply. 
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FYI I started learning bass at 70, but then, I’m still a bit of a child 
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Welcome @sjoy13
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The easy answer is, “Is there a bass in your hands? You play bass!”
But it’s weird. After 40 years of playing guitar, I have trouble thinking of myself as a bass player, even though I’m a much more conscientious bass player than I ever was on guitar.
Maybe I should just say “dude” more often, ‘cause bass players do that, right?
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The thing about the violin though, I didn’t really want to play it. I wanted to play the flute back then but my dad wanted me to play the violin so there I went. I WANT to play the bass so I’m hoping that helps.
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Oh, they do?? Thanks for the inside scoop dude!! 
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That’s the shame of parents forcing their kids to play an instrument they’re not interested in playing rather than letting them learn the one they desire. But, that’s way off topic and not appropriate for this forum, so I’ll zip it up…
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Good for you.
The hardest part is going to be getting the bass up under your chin. 
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From the first note that makes you smile…welcome aboard @sjoy13
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Ahh!! 
Then I’ve been playing the bass since the first note. Sweet Black Jaguar had me at B. 
I didn’t just smile, I giggled like a school girl.
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You’re there already! Just be prepared for giggles when people ask “how long have you been playing?” and you say “six hours”! 
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Welcome @sjoy13
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Just got my DVDs! Funny thing is I had to explain to my wife why I got a package from ASSBUZZ because the shipping label was cut off. After 31 years of marriage, she was a bit taken aback that I might be introducing THAT into our personal lives. It was the best laugh we’ve had in a long time.
So anyway, I’m just starting bass at the tender age of 53. Played trumpet and French horn in high school, so learning bass clef will be an adjustment. My retirement present was a left-handed Ibanez SR305, way nicer than I deserve as a beginner, but should be the only bass I need for a long time.
I’m a disabled vet due to spinal injuries from several bad landings after jumping out of airplanes. Why jump out of airplanes, you ask? Because they were flown by Air Force pilots. Anyway, playing bass is not only for the fun and challenge, but also therapy to help get my hands working properly.
I’m excited to get started so I can go professional before I’m 70. Now to plug in the DVD drive and get to work…
By the way, my Church name is Joshua and birth name is Mark. I go by any variation or combination of the two. I’m in Omaha now, but looking forward to moving back home to Virginia where I’ll be closer to my kids and grandkids.
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Welcome @JMark
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I love that one! One of my best friends (also a musician) is an Air Force vet and we always chide one another. I can’t wait to lay that on on him. In the Army we always said, “Only 2 things fall out of the sky, bird sh*t and fools”.
Anyway, welcome to the forum @JMark
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Welcome @JMark !
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Welcome.
There is that old joke about the bass teacher who gets a new student. Has a lesson and everything goes well. The following week the student calls him up and says he can’t make the next lesson, he’s got a gig.
You’ll hold your own in a band before you know it
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Glad you are here @JMark…
Ok gang, ass this one to the “remember this silly quote later” pile….
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Welcome @JMark . Nice to see vets taking up the low end. I am a Marine vet and deal with issues all the time due to my time in the Corps…especially with my beer drinking hand and my bird finger…just kidding, it is good to have you here.
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