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  • 10 Ways to be a Better Bass Player

    By Gareth Bertolani
    In Jun 2, 2013
    On Bass Guitar, Practice Tips, Styles
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    Not too long ago I wrote about 10 ways to become a better guitarist, well, this time, I decided to write for our bass brothers with 10 ways to be a better bass player. 1. Listen Always listen. Listen to as many bass players as you can, listen to what makes them good, or bad. Listen to their tone, technique, timing and their unique voice. By listening to other...
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  • Guitarist Jokes

    Guitarist Jokes

    By Tyrone Mayer
    In Dec 7, 2010
    On Bass Guitar, Memoirs Of A RocknRolla, Rock n Roll 101
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    The silly season is upon us and what better way than to celebrate with a few laughs. Here is a compilation of a few good guitarist jokes we found. Enjoy! A Long Guitarist Joke A fingerstyle guitarist is walking on the beach when he accidentally kicks a bottle. The cork falls off and out pops a genie. “Thank you, Oh Master, for releasing me from my prison of the last...
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  • Playing Bass Guitar With A Plectrum

    Playing Bass Guitar With A Plectrum

    By Daniel Herber
    In Aug 19, 2010
    On Bass Guitar, Practice, Practice Tips, Styles
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    Playing Bass Guitar With A Plectrum: Getting Started The plectrum, or “pick” as it more commonly known, is a small flat plastic object that is usually no more than two to three centimetres in diameter and available in various thicknesses measured by the millimetre, that has been aiding guitarists for decades in playing our favourite songs. There is some confusion as to where the pick originates from, the most...
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  • Finger Style Bass

    Finger Style Bass

    By Daniel Herber
    In Jun 7, 2010
    On Bass Guitar, Practice, Practice Tips, Rock n Roll 101
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    There are many different styles of playing the bass guitar; most prominent among rock bassists is the use of a pick, or plectrum, to get a more clearly defined sound out of each note. Jazz, Blues and funk styles favour the use of plucking the four (or five) strings of the bass guitar with one’s fingers to create the sound of each note known as finger style bass. All...
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    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Guitar Lesson

    By Richard Oldfield
    In Apr 19, 2010
    On Acoustic Guitar, Barre Chords, Bass Guitar, CADGED system, Chords, Ear Training, Electric Guitar, Guitar Lessons, Open Chords, Practice, Practice Tips, Rock n Roll 101
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    Being prepared for your guitar lesson will ensure that you get the most out of your time spent with your teacher. Following the few steps listed below will help facilitate a better understanding of the material covered in the lesson. No Distractions Keep all distractions at bay for the duration of your guitar lesson. It may be hard to explain to your curious younger brother or your new puppy...
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  • The Role of the Bassist in a Band

    The Role of the Bassist in a Band

    By Daniel Herber
    In Apr 19, 2010
    On Bass Guitar, Ear Training, Gig Guidance, Playing in a band, Playing in Time, Practice, Practice Tips, Recording, Rock n Roll 101, Song Writing
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    The role of the bassist in a band is the sonic link between the rhythmical and melodic elements of any band. With drums, it provides the backbone. In addition, the traditional function of the bass guitar is to flesh out any bands’ sound. By being played in such a way that the percussive elements of the instrument reinforce and supplies power and groove. This can apply to a busy...
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