Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Teaching Yourself to Play Bass

By Falfrom Yehloan


If guitars have six strings, bass guitars have less to work with but have fatter strings that let out distinct notes when played. Unlike guitars, bass guitars usually are electric since acoustic guitars are more common that it is carrying around an acoustical bass guitar wherever you go. Bass guitars are in general simpler to study than guitars but behave differently when it comes to performing.

Bass are a nice addition to any band, but contrary to most people's belief, bass can be played alone and can even be an impressive instrument to listen to solo. Bass guitars give that deep and piercing sound that supports the musicians by giving it that extra feel to the performance.

Bass players have generally more thickened calluses due to the density of the strings as well as the repetitive tapping during practice. Most beginners in their early years of reading how to accomplish playing the guitar resort to using two digits to hold down notes on the fret board, this is so the sound will become distinct and loud.

Unlike other pieces of instruments, bass has a different set of timing that the guitar player must follow so he or she can maintain the band's tempo. If you want to learn bass so badly, you must know how to flow with a beat. Just keep yourself consistent when it comes to practicing and you'll do fine.

Keep in mind that if you're gonna play, well, playing bass's main tenant is to build endurance for your fingers. Bass guitars behave differently from normal guitars since they have thicker strings and demand you slap the bass hard so that the rich thump can be heard properly. If calluses develop in your fingertips from repeated practice sessions, that are a good sign, you need to be able to withstand heavy playing so you can be a good bassist.




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