To a non-musician, all basses are pretty much the same. You slap one on a stand, put some strings on it and add a few shiny twiddly doodads. But to the bass player, there are many different choices when it comes to body shapes and woods. Each of these has a different effect on the […]
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Chords are groups of three or more notes taken from any scale, and bass guitars usually possess at least four strings allowing plenty of options for chord voicings. Triads are groups of three notes which together comprise the chord’s root, third, and fifth notes. Bass players often play different ways with triads to produce different
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At the core of every bass amp lies its power amplifier. This component transforms very small electrical signals into enough force to drive speakers at levels sufficient to disturb drummers. Modern units often come equipped with multiple equalization settings to help create your ideal tone. Most offer at least 3-band EQ options; others may go
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Knowledge of bass scales is vital for creating riffs that fit seamlessly with the key of any song. Scales are comprised of intervals – distances between notes. A major scale comprises an octave of notes and five distinct shapes that move around the fretboard. By learning these shapes, major scales in any key can be
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No matter if your bass guitar came straight from the factory with pickups set too low or you just need to fine-tune their height, learning how to adjust pickup height is an integral component of setting up your bass guitar properly. Closer a pickup is to the strings, the louder and clearer its tone and
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Building your own tube amp can satisfy a guitarist’s craving for hand-wired gear, as well as teach you about amplifiers’ workings and build confidence in soldering abilities. The RR763 BLACKVIBE amplifier employs an authentic Vibroverb circuit without the reverb, tremolo or normal channel effects. As this amp is single channel it features an EL84 power
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A chord is composed of notes drawn from a scale in an ordered series of stacked intervals – usually thirds – that form an identifiable musical structure. Bass notes may be added to further harmonize other aspects of a song or add extra groove. In this lesson, we will learn to play minor chords on
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Bass guitar ebay offers you a wooden instrument with firmness that enables free playing. Specifically tailored to produce faultless bass effects in guitar performance, its outstanding sound quality and striking aesthetic are hallmarks of quality design, making this instrument suitable for professional or amateur guitarists alike. Brand Bass guitars (sometimes referred to as electric basses
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Beginner bassists can rejoice – there are some incredible amplifiers under $200 that provide great cranked tones suitable for rehearsals and small gigs, while some even provide silent practice functionality as well as USB connectivity for recording purposes. Hartke is widely recognized as one of the premier bass amp manufacturers, and this small combo model
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Acquiring sheet music reading skills may not be necessary for bassists, but it opens doors that might otherwise remain closed and is invaluable for bass guitarists looking to advance their playing further. Articulation symbols in tabs provide an excellent way of understanding how to play different parts of songs, such as hitting softly (or muted).
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