Does anyone have any practice techniques/tips for improving vibrato? From what I have read it is supposed to rely on wrist motion but for some reason...

Thanks Demo that answered my question.Add to that the ERBs (Extended Range Basses) with 5-6-7-11 strings, and the bass is pushed even further out fron...

I saw that thread, but it's mostly about specific models. I'm a guitar player and I only dabble in bass, it's a really basic question. Lemme try aga...

Can anyone recommend a nice classical piece that isn't too difficult but still rewarding? I've been playing about 1 1/2 years and am looking to get st...

It also accepts regular bass strings with the larger ball on the end (a little ugly but it works) so you can experiment with other guages & brands...

I'm just wondering if your suppose to use your nails when you fingerpick or do some classical guitar. When I fingerpick i just use the pads of my fin...

The first thing I would say, as a word of caution, is that it's not like guitar, where someone can learn three chords and be off playing loads of song...

Guitar is strange... I don't know any other instrument where: - You can take lessons from some nameless starving musician who's got better chops and ...

Play really loud. And set the tone to bright. Cats love that.

Alright, I'll go by "feel."Anyone care to comment on how the hell I am supposed to finger pick with bass? I looked up some stuff and it gives me all s...

I guess I'll have to make time to play both.I think what makes me play guitar so often is the thought of being the one that stands out, with Bass most...

Ich,care to explain your choice of avatar while you're at it.Seems a bit Hitleresque to me. But then i don't speak much German.Being a Brit, I would ...