Behind every great punk song, there is a bassist with a gritty punk bass tone holding the band together. Since punk songs are often played at high BPM, it`s crucial for the bassist to be able to...

Drop C#, also known as Drop Db, is a bass tuning with a lot of versatility. In the world of alternate bass tuning, I thus like to think of it as a jack of all trades. While often overshadowed by...

Anyone who has listened to their fair share of punk will know that there are some incredible punk bass songs out there. Punk songs with great basslines tend to have speed, creativity, and melody....

John Deacon`s bass tone and playstyle are the backbone of Queen`s ambitious and unique sound. By combining a smooth rock tone with a creative and varied writing style, Queen's basslines always...

Ian Fraiser "Lemmy" Kilmister was one of the most unique and iconic bass players of all time. While most bassists prefer a smooth and low-end heavy tone, Lemmy`s bass tone was distorted, and...

While you don`t need to read sheet music to play bass in a metal band, knowing the most common metal bass scales is extremely helpful. Not only will this make you better equipped to learn new...