The Open Road – Bass for Beginners # 14
This lesson looks at the basslines from Riders on the Storm and Radar Love. We’re going to see how to use open strings to your advantage.
A bass player doesn’t have to be flashy or loud, but a band won’t survive long with a weak bass. The bass player and drummer will determine whether your band is mediocre, good, or great.
Did you think Guitar Noise was only for guitars? Our lead editor, David Hodge, wrote The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Playing Bass Guitar, so you know you’re in good hands.
This lesson looks at the basslines from Riders on the Storm and Radar Love. We’re going to see how to use open strings to your advantage.
In honor of the joy of guitar, columnist Dan Lasley shares with us some of his favorite things about the world of music.
A primer on bass amps for beginners. Here’s what you need to know when you look for something a little bigger than your first practice amp.
While one hour of gigging may be as important for a bass player as 10 hours of practice, it is still important to know all your notes and scales.
To handle any situation in a band, you know to know how to play many different styles of music.
There are so many things that go into making a bass guitar. Here is a starter article for novice bass players looking to buy a bass guitar.
How do you make a boring bassline fun to play? Here are a few more tools for creating your own basslines.
There are many ways to get different sounding tones out of your bass. This article covers some of the simple things you can do to change your sound.