techniques

  1. Just go for it

    What are some lesser-known bassguitar techniques?

    What are some lesser-known bassguitar techniques that can elevate a bassist's playing to the next level? Over the years I know and use the most familiar playing techniques and sometimes I use them all interchangeably: Fingerstyle, Slap and Pop, Using a Pick, Tapping, Palm Muting, Harmonics...
  2. Bass Player Musicians Library Collection of Books

    For sale Bass Player Musicians Library Collection of Books

    I am selling these three books as a collection but I can sell them separately as well. $45.00 for the collection and flat shipping of $5.00. Offers accepted! The Bass Player Book: Equipment, Technique, Styles and Artists Brave New Bass: Interviews and Lessons with the Innovators...
    $45.00
  3. julir

    For Sale Bass Player Musicians Library Collection of Books

    I am selling these three books as a collection but I can sell them separately as well. $45.00 for the collection and flat shipping of $5.00. Offers accepted! The Bass Player Book: Equipment, Technique, Styles and Artists Brave New Bass: Interviews and Lessons with the Innovators...
  4. light blue bass

    Any Bass Looping Tips and Techniques?

    Any Bass Looping Tips and Techniques for a great sounding loop?
  5. red7flag

    "Fretboard Mastery"

    I have started taking a Scott Bass Lession course called Fretboard Mastery". I came in feeling pretty good about my up the neck ability. Very soon I realized that outside C. G. D, F, my knowledge, outside of common grass and country notes, I was lost. Ask me to to hit a BB above the 9th fret...
  6. G

    Playing after 15 frets - what do you play with your bass?

    I have a BB bass and I found it is hard to play freely after 15 frets because of its design. But as a beginner I have no problems right now, but am curious about what people actually play after 15 frets. What do you play with your bass - Solos? Or chords?
  7. J

    Going from a 4 string to a 5 string

    I am just an amateur who enjoys getting together with some friends and playing old rock songs. Was a rhythm guitarist in the past and never learned to read music well enough to play from it. Just got a 5 string and having problems getting my fretting hand to not play wrong string. Any...
  8. ZAR14

    Technique...

    My Bass Brothers and Sisters...I'm in need of some helpful advice. I have recently joined a "start up" band which consists of local veteran musicians which will be fronted by a female lead singer, (also a local verteran). One of the songs we will be playing is Hot Stuff from Donna Summer. A...