When I got my first bass 16 years ago, I remember feeling overwhelmed by trying to learn chords. I didn`t know how to make use of the chords I memorized or what all the different names of them...
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Whether you are looking to learn new songs, teach others, or improve as a bassist, learning to read bass notation is an immensely helpful skill. One of the biggest regrets of my career is that it...
Ghost notes are oftentimes what elevate bass lines from decent to great. Learning how to play them, can thus make your bass playing sound more dynamic, rhythmic, and groovy. In this article, I...
There are few styles of playing the bass that are as iconic as the walking bass line. Walking lines have been a part of music for more than 400 years, and are still used in various genres today....
Previously, I have pointed out why singing and playing bass is hard. This time around, I`m going more in-depth about how to make it easier to play bass and sing and the same time. Among other...
As a bass player, knowing where to find different notes on the fretboard is a fundamental and crucial skill. This holds true regardless of whether you play a 4, 5, or even a 7-string. With that...