Tapping is hard. Playing a fretless bass well with spot-on intonation is also hard. It is no surprise then, that tapping on a fretless bass is incredibly hard, to the point that some don't even...
Posts by Ian Partanen
Not being able to play the bass as fast as you want is annoying. Sometimes, this is simply because the bassline is beyond your current level. Other times though, it`s because of the playability of...
When it comes to the value of bass lessons, bassists tend to disagree quite a bit. Some say they are completely necessary to see meaningful improvement. Others find them pointless with all the online...
Pinch harmonics are a staple technique for lead guitar players. For most bassists, on the other hand, it is a technique that is rarely even considered. This makes sense, as pinch harmonics are...
When we first pick up the bass guitar, most us of want to progress from the beginner level as soon as possible. However, the line between beginner, intermediate and advanced can be hard to pin...
Sometimes, you just want your bass to sound as heavy as possible. There are many ways to achieve this, but the best place to start is to tune down your instrument. If you are looking to tune as deep...