Joining a band is one of the main reasons why people want to learn to play an instrument.
It’s a healthy hobby and a fulfilling project.
Maybe you are a bass player already but never played in a band before. …
Punk Rock has been one of the most relevant genres in music history since the ‘70s.
It showed that anyone could play music despite their abilities and skills.
Learn some barre chords, play fast, and you are all …
Playing bass guitar is no easy task.
It calls for physical and mental effort.
Sure enough, the results are worth the time spent.
On the one hand, you will improve as a musician, which is the ultimate goal.
On the …
Bass guitars are a relevant instrument for any band.
Their versatility allows for a variety of techniques and sounds that enrich every song.
It is known that the bass’ function is to provide a rhythmic flow along with the drums. …
A classic rock band involves the following musicians: a singer, a drummer, one to two guitarists, and a bass player.
Some other genres may add a keyboardist, a DJ, or a trumpeter.
You may have noticed that I mentioned two …
When we search about instruments, amps, or any kind of music equipment we may find the word “boutique” attached to them.
This term makes us think usually of higher prices or better looks but it is not everything about money…
“Pick” and “bass”.
For many, these two words should never be together in a sentence.
Unless, of course, that sentence says: DO NOT PLAY BASS WITH A PICK.
Reasons are unknown, but the number of people who consider playing bass …
It is very easy to forget the importance of pickups on instruments. However, their relevance to the sounds that a bass creates cannot be denied.
A common question people ask before purchasing a bass is whether to have a passive …
When first starting out your musical journey you will be faced with many boring, but important choices.
Probably the first hurdle you will have to overcome is deciding which setup will be your partner for at least the initial months …
Imagine this.
You practice, hone your skills, and finally enter a band.
Everything seems perfect, but all of a sudden, the bass player leaves and there’s an empty place that needs to be filled. …