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Bass
A Bassist’s Guide to Chord Substitutions, Part 2
Advanced techniques for swapping out chords.
A Bassist’s Guide to Chord Substitutions, Part 1
How to keep things interesting by swapping out chords.
A Bassist’s Guide to Turnarounds
Take it back to the top.
Seven Ways to Become a Better Bass Player
Taking things up a notch.
How to Choose Your First Bass
There’s never been a better time to jump into the low end.
Top 10 Gift Ideas for Bassists
Some suggestions for the bass player in your life.
How to Construct Walking Basslines
Learn to move from chord to chord with confidence.
A Bassist’s Guide to Playing Jazz, Part 2
More tips for mastering this challenging genre.
A Bassist’s Guide to Playing Jazz, Part 1
Tips for mastering this challenging genre.
How To Build a Pedalboard for Bass
Place your bass effects pedals in the right order for the sound you’re after.
Alternate Bass Tunings
It’s a great way to get fresh new sounds.
How to Play Shuffles on Bass
Tips and techniques to help you master this essential groove.
How to Play Bass Guitar Harmonics
Add sparkle to your basslines with these bell-like tones.
Bass Picking-Hand Placement and Technique
Location, location, location.
Dynamic Bass Playing
Bring subtlety and swagger to all the right places.
Play Bass Faster and Better: Exercises for the Fretting Hand
Get your fingers in shape.
How to Play Bass Guitar On (Or Around) The Beat
Learn to be best friends with drummers, click tracks and metronomes.
Writing Songs from Bass Lines
How to craft a complete song from your riffs.
How to Get Started Recording Bass at Home
Studio tips for those about to rock.
Bass Soloing 101
Step out in style.
Getting the Most Out of Your Bass Practice Sessions
Here’s how to get in the zone.
A Brief History of Yamaha Electric Bass Guitars
An enduring legacy of low end.
The Art of Bass Fills
How to add the right embellishments in the right place and at the right time.
Bass Fingering 101
Choosing where to play the notes.
Learn Keyboard to Become a Better Bass Player
How to understand music theory, get new gigs and have more fun.
How to Choose a Bass Amp
A brief guide to amplifying your bass.
Getting Your Bass Into the Groove
Secrets of finding (and staying in) the pocket.
The Importance of Roots, Fifths and Octaves in Bass Playing
How to play the crucial notes … and have fun doing it.
So You Just Got Your First Bass – Now What?
The essentials, the add-ons and some good advice.
Authentic Bass Playing
How to adapt your style to different musical genres.
Bass Tonality
What goes into great bass tone?
Seven Tips for Playing Bass in Your First Band
A starter checklist to get you ready for the big time.
The Basics of Bass EQ
In this battle of the bands, there are no losers.
5 Tips for Playing 5-String Bass
Here’s how that extra string can make you a better player.
Top 10 Bass Effects
Spice up your sound with these sonic embellishments.
How to Set Up Your Bass
Keep your bass in top playing condition with these three simple steps.
Step Up to a Better Bass
What to look for when you’re ready to take things to the next level.
Six Essential Bass-Playing Techniques
These tricks of the trade will help you grow as a player.
Benefits of a Five-String Bass
To B, or not to B?
A Guide to Bass Fingerboards
It’s where the action is.
A Guide to Bass Bridges
The importance of the humble bridge.
Here are the New Peter Hook and Billy Sheehan Signature Basses
Look what these cats dragged in!
A Guide to Bass Pickups
They play a big role in the kinds of sounds you can create.
Picking vs. Fingerstyle
You can go your own way.
Tips for the Beginning Bassist
Jump-start your journey to Bassdom by following these six guidelines.
Bolt-On vs. Neck-Through Basses
Here’s what you need to know about these two different design approaches.
A Brief Guide to Bass Guitar Tonewoods
When it comes to the woods in your bass, beauty is so much more than skin deep.
The Advantages of Bi-Amping
It’s a great way to get more from your electric bass.
Presenting the New Generation SILENT Bass™
Advanced technologies take this revolutionary instrument to the next level.
The Ampeg
™
Story
75 years of innovation … and still going strong.
Which Bass are You?
RBX, TRBX or BB — which is your soulmate?
A Bassist’s Guide to Compression
It can be an essential tool in developing your signature bass sound.
Tips and Tricks for the Road Dog
How to safely transport your bass gear.
Exploring the Yamaha Signature Basses
Three great players, three great instruments.
Choosing the Right Bass Guitar, Part 2: Active vs. Passive
Weighing the pros and cons of each.
Choosing the Right Bass Guitar, Part 1: Four-String or Five-String?
The number of strings on your bass can have a big impact on your playing.
BB: Beyond Classic
A great bass just got even better.
