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Topic Started: Feb 2 2007, 12:43 AM (1,099 Views)
AlexRock	Feb 2 2007, 12:43 AM Post #1
Newbie Posts: 4 Group: Members Member #174 Joined: January 9, 2007	I've always wanted to start a band the prob is i haven't got anyone around to start it with. I'm a great singer and i'm awesome on the guitar so i figured that i would be lead vocal and guitar of the band. Almost nobody that i know plays guitar, bass, drums, or any other worthwhile instruments. Now i go to middle school which is the best time to start a band (I think) because there are lots of kids that have talent and are going for that image. If anyone could give me some starters or something that would be appreciated. THANKS!!!
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Bullet	Feb 3 2007, 03:01 PM Post #2
Admin Posts: 1,912 Group: Admin Member #183 Joined: January 13, 2007	Well basically, you have 2 options. Do what I did and put posters up around your school, you will be amazed at the response! And, if that doesn't work, looks like your moving to somewhere where people are, or starting a 1 man band!



AlexRock	Feb 3 2007, 03:48 PM Post #3
Newbie Posts: 4 Group: Members Member #174 Joined: January 9, 2007	Lol thanks for the response.
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evil_minion_overlord	Apr 20 2007, 12:30 AM Post #4
Newbie Posts: 3 Group: Members Member #345 Joined: March 13, 2007	lol or u can do what i am doing - i am the only one in the band that can play an instrument (guitar & piano), so im going to tab out the instrument part, drummer is going to set out the drums, and singer is doing the vocals - then we just teach the song to the rest of the band, even thou they dont know a single note. The easiest way is to do tabs, for the music illiterate members to play. e.g., [E]1-0-0-0-1-7-5-1-0-0-0-1 where [E] is the tuning of the string, and 1 is the first fret, 0 is open, ect. (check out www.azchords.com theyve got some great tabs)



raventt	Jul 23 2007, 08:08 PM Post #5
Member Posts: 21 Group: Members Member #894 Joined: July 23, 2007	Im in the same position as you. I did find the people who play the instruments but none of them were serious and we split before we could get anywhere. Good luck and gimme a shout if you make a break through



KeMiKaL	Aug 7 2008, 09:47 PM Post #6
Newbie Posts: 5 Group: Members Member #8,719 Joined: August 7, 2008	Where about are you mate? My band have only just started and the problem I have is that im not too bad (Lead) and the Bassist is good but the drummer and rythm guitarist are dreadful... You would be best advertising and finding people that can play, or teaching some friends that would be willing, thats what we're doing
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monwobobbo	Aug 7 2008, 09:51 PM Post #7
Posts: 1,032 Group: Moderator Member #8,625 Joined: June 23, 2008	KeMiKaL Aug 7 2008, 09:47 PM Where about are you mate? My band have only just started and the problem I have is that im not too bad (Lead) and the Bassist is good but the drummer and rythm guitarist are dreadful... You would be best advertising and finding people that can play, or teaching some friends that would be willing, thats what we're doing word from the wise if you're drummer sucks then it doesn't matter how good the rest are you won't sound good. just a thought get a new drummer and 2nd guitar. its always adviseable to find people that are about equal calibre playing wise. PLEASE CHECK TO SEE HOW OLD A POST IS. the mods get a little upset at times when people bring up old posts. this guy may not have been here for a year now so its don't be suprised if he doesn't answer . Edited by monwobobbo, Aug 7 2008, 09:54 PM.
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mynameisDavid	Aug 8 2008, 03:20 AM Post #8
Member Posts: 1,102 Group: Moderator Member #294 Joined: March 2, 2007	monwobobbo Aug 7 2008, 09:51 PM KeMiKaL Aug 7 2008, 09:47 PM PLEASE CHECK TO SEE HOW OLD A POST IS. the mods get a little upset at times when people bring up old posts. this guy may not have been here for a year now so its don't be suprised if he doesn't answer . Yes we do... But i usually let them get away with one and don;t increase their warnings because they are new SOMEHOW THIS QUOTE GOT FK'D UP THIS IS MNID! Edited by mynameisDavid, Aug 8 2008, 03:21 AM.
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