“Okay, back to the shadows now! hehehe.”
(“…my precious.”)- Gollum
Rich from Montreal gave a very thoughtful summary in my opinion. Like me he’s an ex-pro bass player, and I smiled to myself when he discussed tone…it’s kind of an obsession for bass players. The point is very true, though.
Your use of breath can greatly add or detract from the sound you make, and the only way to make progress is by critical listening and a little application. The ability to voice an instrument well is every bit as important as hitting the notes on time, unless you WANT to sound like a midi file..hehe.
Enjoy your learning, be easy on yourself, and I’m sure you’ll find your love for this amazing instrument will grow and grow…