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link to Are bassists necessary? (what happens without bass?)

Are bassists necessary? (what happens without bass?)

Whenever I've talked to other musicians about overlooked instruments, the bass tends to be the first one to be brought up. This is because all bands seem to have a bassist, yet many listeners claim...

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Is Bass Fun To Play Alone? (Is it worth it without a band?)

The Bass guitar is the backbone in every band that knows what they are doing. In most genres, the bassist is an unsung hero that holds the other instruments together. Thus, playing bass in a band is...

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link to Why does a bass have 4 strings? (not 5 or 6?)

Why does a bass have 4 strings? (not 5 or 6?)

Like many other bassists, my first instrument was a 4-string. It took me several years of playing before I actually questioned why this was the case. Guitars have 6 strings, and there are basses with...

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link to 5 Essential Bass player personality traits

5 Essential Bass player personality traits

Being a bass player in a band has a lot of stereotypes associated with it. Most people think of the bassist as a laid-back, calm, talented yet underappreciated musician that doesn't like the...

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link to Can you have 2 bassists in a band and make it work?

Can you have 2 bassists in a band and make it work?

While two guitarists are common, seeing two bassists in a band is rare. This makes sense, as bassists play in a deeper range where having too much noise will sound muddy. Still, several musical acts...

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link to Do you need a 5 string bass for metal? (with examples)

Do you need a 5 string bass for metal? (with examples)

One of my favorite things to do as a bassist is to play low and fast. Playing in a melodic death metal band was thus an amazing experience for me. During this time, there was a question I got asked...

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About me

Hi, I`m Ian. I`ve been playing bass for 15 years now. Metal, indie-rock, pop, and hip-hop are just some of the genres I have experience in and I love exploring new ones. I also hold a bachelor's degree in Musicology from the University of Oslo. I am here to teach you all I know about the bass guitar and make your life as a bassist easier.

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