Learning how to create bass fills is one of the most challenging aspects of playing the bass guitar. Not only do you have to write a short melody that works well with the rest of your bassline....
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Playing live bass is vastly different from playing at home or in a rehearsing space. During a live show, you have to think about how you move, and how you interact with both your band and the...
The Floating Thumb Bass Technique (with photos and exercises)
If you are a bass player that's considering the floating thumb technique, you are already on the right track. I say this because thumb placement when playing the bass is a crucial part of your...
There is nothing unnatural about playing bass in 3/4 time. However, this time signature can feel awkward at first since we are all so used to playing in 4/4 time. It`s also easy to form bad habits if...
Learning to play the 5-string bass is often made out to be more complicated than it has to be. However, there are some differences when it comes to learning the 4 and 5-string bass as a...
Middle C On Bass Guitar (How to Play it, and why it’s confusing)
Finding middle C on the bass guitar is not difficult, but it can confusing for a couple of reasons. First, the bass has such a deep range, that middle C is rarely played on the instrument. Second,...