Bass guitar and amp package bundles are designed for beginners in need of an easy practice amplifier. These packages contain small practice amps that are quiet enough for bedroom practice as well as low volume jam sessions. For larger venues, head and cabinet may provide more power and volume. Some bass amps can even be […]
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Guitar chords form the basis of any melody or composition, providing its sound with its signature sound and providing melodies for any genre or style. Don’t be overwhelmed when reading a chord chart: don’t be put off by all those X’s and O’s; those aren’t kisses or hugs – they indicate which strings should be
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Tone in bass guitar amps can depend on many variables, from playing technique to the multitude of stompboxes and multieffects you use – but speakers are where sound truly matters. When purchasing speakers for your bass amp, three main considerations must be kept in mind when choosing new replacement speakers: wattage, impedance and mounting hole
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Learning how to read bass guitar music sheets can open up new musical possibilities for bassists. While not essential in order to become great bassists, learning this art will certainly enrich your experience and enable you to play better bass than before. A tablature is a chart that displays the notes from a bass guitar
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Music is an international language that transcends cultures, connecting and uniting people around the globe through melodies that soothe and excite us emotionally. For decades, Japanese products dominated every stage of dance music production from creation to playback: Roland and Yamaha synthesizers; DJ gear made by Pioneer; Technics turntables used by punters. Origins Music and
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A guitar amp bass cab houses one or more speakers that project your amp’s sound into the room. Speaker cables attach directly to amplifier heads – however, their structure cannot carry as much power than regular instrument leads can. Bass amp cabinets also tend to run at lower impedance (4-ohm cabs for most modern bass
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Beginners should begin practicing these level 1 chords. These basic triad shapes form most songs heard on radio stations. Chord charts illustrate which strings to play and at what frets. The thick line at the top represents the nut on a guitar; Xs are used to indicate muted strings while Os (or circles) indicate open
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Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has inspired generations of musicians to pick up the bass guitar. His funky yet rockin’ grooves make an impressionful statement about who he is as an artist and person. There is an endless variety of bass guitar models, each one designed and constructed differently, which influences its tonal characteristics.
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Most bassists adhere to playing simple bass lines by sticking with the root notes of each chord, which works in most situations but may become repetitive and limit your creativity. Learning minor chords adds another dynamic to your bass playing. Minor scales feature flattened 3rds in their chord patterns, giving you more options when creating
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Strumming patterns can help bring chord progressions to life. Redemption Song’s is particularly generous; its strumming pattern changes every bar to add some variety and spice. Remembering to move the second finger first when switching chord shapes will make switching easier and smoother. John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ This 1971 classic from former Beatle John Lennon calls
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