When playing the bass, damping and muting have a major impact on your overall tone. Damping can not only make or break your sound but also set the overall mood of a song. As the term is used in...
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Given that bass picks come in all shapes and sizes, it can be hard to know what type to choose. How you hold a bass pick, as well as the size and material of it, all make a difference. However, the...
9 Essential Metal Bass Scales That Will Make You Sound Heavy
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...
5 Helpful Tips For Playing Bass Without Looking At Your Hands
An Advanced bassist knows their instruments like the back of their hand. In fact, some of them are so comfortable playing the bass that they don`t even need to look at it. So how is this even...
Where you place your thumb when playing the bass impacts your dexterity, stamina, and tone. Yet, bassists seem to place both their right and left-hand thumbs at all kinds of spots. So with all the...
The keyboard is without a doubt the most versatile instrument in modern music. So much so, that some keyboardists have experimented with the idea of using it to take on the role of other instruments....