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Welcome! I’m Bob Truesdale, a passionate bass enthusiast. My musical journey began a bit later in life—I didn’t pick up an instrument until I was 20, but the moment I touched a bass guitar, I knew I had found something special.
If you’re considering the adventure, that is learning the bass guitar, remember it’s never too late, or too early. Start out slow and gain the knowledge of the instrument itself, first off.
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Introduction to the Bass Guitar and Its Role in Music
So, are you considering playing the bass, already playing, or just a fellow enthusiast? At Bass Learner, we explore this unique instrument by breaking down its various aspects to gain a solid foundation on what we’re actually dealing with. We even see how the choice of wood can considerably change the sound.
Bass Guitar Techniques
When I started playing many moons ago, I thought all bass players played with their fingers. I soon found out that’s not the case. Playing the bass guitar isn’t just about hitting the right notes; it’s about how you hit them in many different ways. Let’s dive into three key techniques: slap bass, plucking, and the age-old debate of fingerstyle vs. using a bass pick.
Passive vs. Active Bass Pickups: What’s the Difference?
Think of pickups as the heart of your electric bass. They turn string vibrations into electrical signals, which then get amplified into that sweet, sweet sound we all love. Picture a magnet and a coil of wire sitting under your strings. When you pluck a string, it messes with the magnetic field, creating an electric current in the coil. This current is what gets sent to your amp (Yamaha).
How Bass Guitar Amps Work:
A Technical Overview
Alright, let’s talk bass guitar amps. If you’re a bassist, you know your amp is just as important as your guitar. So, let’s break down the different types of amps out there and what makes each one tick. We’ll look at solid-state, tube, and hybrid amps.
DIY Bass Guitar Maintenance:
A Step by Step Guide
Taking care of your bass guitar strings is key to keeping your sound sharp and your instrument in top shape. Over time, dirt, oil, and sweat build up on the strings, making them sound dull and lifeless. Fresh strings have that bright, punchy sound that many players love, though some might prefer a more mellow tone.
Charles Berthoud: Orchestrating a Bass Guitar Symphony
In the world of bass guitar, few events have captured the imagination quite like the gathering of 200 bassists in São Paulo, Brazil, orchestrated by the virtuoso Charles Berthoud.
Home Recording Techniques for Bass Guitar
Recording bass guitar can be done in a few different ways, each with its own perks for nailing that perfect bass tone. Whether you’re going for Direct Insert (DI), Microphone and Amp, a combo of DI and Mic, or even MIDI Bass, there’s a method that fits your vibe. Let’s break it down…
Glenn Hughes “Burn” 50th. Anniversary:
Glenn Hughes, famously recognized as the “Voice of Rock” and a distinguished Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, has embarked on an exciting new tour titled “Glenn Hughes Performs Classic Deep Purple Live – Celebrating The 50th Anniversary of the Album Burn.”