As far as instruments go, the bass guitar is one of the newest on the scene. It's a completely original component of today's bands and modern music and has not even been in existence for a century. Don't let the name "bass guitar" fool you either, the bass guitar is not actually derived from the guitar.       While electric guitars were developed from acoustic...
If you are reading this, then you most likely know your stuff when it comes to guitars and equipment.  Nobody can pull the wool over your eyes when it comes to selecting a good guitar or amplifier.  In fact, if you are like most good musicians, you own more than a couple of instruments.  Now, let’s think about something more specific to your sound.  If you could improve...
      Transporting your bass can be a real problem. You can easily avoid the potential pit falls by using a proper fitting cover. There are two primary types to choose from and within those types is an entire range of styles that are also available.       Bass covers can protect your investment from scratches and other damages. They are well worth the investment...
      For anyone who has learned how to play the bass guitar that has four strings, having one that is 5-stringed would be heaven-sent. This type of bass guitar is much more popular today as it allows you to play music without the need for you to move up or down on the fret board that much.       The five string guitar of this kind is much like the four stringed...
      With the Internet you will find the goal to learn bass guitar much easier, as there are so many new methods offered by the Internet. There are videos for instance which will show you firsthand how to learn bass guitar, and many of these you can even watch for free and do not have to pay for so you can learn bass guitar free.       Regardless of which method...
      Before you begin to learn to play bass guitar, there are a few things that you need to know about this wonderful instrument. The bass guitar is one of the most rhythmic instruments that can only be appreciated by those who understand music and know the importance that it holds in a concerto. It would help if you were to take some time out to understand the features of the...
      If you are a bass guitar beginner learning how to play bass guitar, once you've started to get your left and right hand technique co-ordination together you should graduate immediately to songs. Bob Marley tunes are great ones for bass beginners - they combine simple, melodic bass lines with an interesting rhythmic sensibility.       The bass player for Bob...
      Learning bass guitar scales can vastly improve how well you play bass guitar. Scales are the core of music and bass playing, they are like the road map for your music. They tell you which notes work together as well as which chords work well in a chord progression.       There are also many other benefits to spending some time learning bass guitar scales. These...
      Playing bass guitar isn't always about becoming rich and famous; it can be just as easily learned for fun. The skills involved with learning bass guitar and playing a part in writing songs has enabled millions of people to be happy and this is why bass guitar lessons can be great fun. The more intensely you practice the better you will become but it is possible for all...
      A lot of bass players have talked about the wrong and right way to play the bass guitar, what way should we play? What sounds do we get and is it rite to play bass with a pick or plectrum?       Different people have many answers to this. Yes there are rite and wrong ways of playing bass, but however there is nothing wrong with playing the bass with a pick,...
      To learn to play bass guitar means you want to be part of the driving force of a band.       Playing bass guitar can be easy to learn but can be harder to master, it all depends on where you want to go with it. The bass guitar is fairly easy to get started on and most people can pick up the basics and start playing right away but to learn bass guitar can also...
      Playing the guitar is one popular pastime nowadays. For some people, it is also a way of expressing themselves and elevates the hobby into an art form or sometimes, science.       Playing the guitar, however, is no joke. It requires a lot of patience and practice. For some people, they would rather study playing the bass guitar than the regular guitar. Here...
      Choosing the best guitar for beginners can be a hard task. If you’re on your own you most likely don’t know what to look for, and what will best suit your needs. I’m going to explain some important aspects you should look for when choosing the best guitar for a beginner player, and by the end of this you'll hopefully find out what type of guitar will serve you best. Types...
      So you have you have decided to learn to play the guitar! You may be sitting there, with a note book and a guitar in hand, wondering how exactly you should go about doing this.       1. Patience is a virtue! As frustrating as it may be to learn all those chords and chord transitions, you are going to need patience. When you start getting frustrated, put...