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Question by [Spaghetti Boi]: Is this bass guitar good for beginner and what do I need to learn to play punk / hardcore.?
I am wondering if the Ibanez SRX300, is a good and suitable guitar for beginners?.

Also I would like to ask, what are the major things I have to learn to play hardcore/punk/metalcore?

Best answer:

Answer by GarDz
That looks like a good pick for a beginner and the type of music you play.

Learn lots of scales in as many places as you can (over 2 octaves as well) This will help you understand really what notes you’re ‘allowed’ to use without sounding out of place. Know your fretboard back to front so if your guitarist wants you to accompany his riff you don’t have to waste time searching for the notes.

As for your picking hand I prefer to play fingerstyle over a pick, but that is all up to what sound you want. Some people think it’s faster to play with a pick but I play fingerstyle using 3 fingers (alternating like 1-2-3-2-1) and I have yet to meet a pick bass player who plays faster :D

Also get used to playing scales and knowing the notes in low tunings like DADG, CFCG or BF#BE

Good luck :)

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