Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Teaching Yourself to Play Bass

By Falfrom Yehloan


Bass guitars are generally like guitars, but have fewer but heavier sets of strings. Unlike guitars, bass guitars usually are electric since acoustic guitars are more common that it is carrying around an acoustic bass guitar wherever you go. Bass guitars are generally easier to learn than guitars but behave differently when it comes to playing.

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.

Much like learning to drum, you must be able to keep a beat because not only will it affect your timing but also of others - this is why drums compliment bass guitars when playing. Just keep yourself consistent when it comes to doing and you'll do fine. Bass guitars behave differently in respect to six-string guitars; in this regard they are more in tune to the rhythm of the song that the general strumming patterns.

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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