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This lesson is an introduction to bass guitar for complete beginners and deals with the absolute basics of holding the bass, tuning the bass and playing note...
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- TalkingBass - Online Bass Lessons
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Unlock the world of bass guitar with this comprehensive Lesson 1! Learn string names, navigate the fretboard, and rock out with a beginner-friendly riff – "A...
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- Dr.BillTroy
- Anatomy of The Bass Guitar
- Bass Hardware
- The Amplifier
- Holding The Bass
- The Strap
- Strings of The Bass Guitar
- Plucking & Choking
- Tuning The Bass
- Fret Numbers and Markers
- Your First Bass Riff
First of all, let’s have a look at the basic anatomy of the bass. The following diagram gives an overview of the three main parts of the bass guitar. The body, the neck and the headstock:
Beyond the basic body, neck and headstock we also have several additional pieces of hardware attached to the instrument that we need to cover. The following diagrams display the standard parts found on most regular bass guitar bodies: 1. Strap Button– Used to attach the strap to the bass 2. Bridge– Secures strings to the body of the bass 3. Pickup–...
To hear the sound of a bass guitar you need to plug into an amplifier with a lead. The most common type of amp used by beginners is the combo: A combo contains an electronic amplifier and speaker. This is a combination hence the name Combo. All bass amplifiers will have an input socket (where you plug your lead in) and a variety of knobs. These ran...
There are two ways to play the bass: seated and stood. If you are seated, just place the bass on either thigh. The curved contour in the body will match the curve of the leg. The right thigh is the most common for most beginners but I personally prefer the left thigh. This mimics the posture when stood more closely and allows for an easier stretch ...
If we’re going to stand with the bass, we need to attach a bass strap. These are really easy to fit to the instrument. We just push the strap buttons through the holes on the strap. Important Tip:Aim to set the strap height so that the bass is at the same position whether you are stood or sat. Also be sure to avoid any positioning that forces you i...
The strings of the bass guitar are named according to the standard tuning of each open string. They are (from thickest to thinnest): The E String, A String, D String and G String:
When pluckinga string, simply place the finger on the string and then bring the finger back into the thumb (or next string). To chokethe note, simply place the finger back on the string. Exercise:Pluck and choke each open string in turn. The thumb of the right hand can mute any unwanted noise on lower strings. This is something you will work on as ...
The tuning pegs are used to change the tension of a string. On most common bass guitars the tuning pegs perform the following function: 1. Turn Clockwise To Loosen The String (lower the pitch) 2. Turn Counter Clockwise To Tighten The String (raise the pitch) Be warned:Tightening the string too much will eventually result in a snapped string! Tune t...
The frets of the bass guitar neck are numbered in ascending order from the headstock to the body as follows: The following diagram displays the fret number of each fret marker on the neck up to the 12thfret (double fret marker): To fret a note, press the string down just behindthe required fret. Don’t press down on the actual fret. This will result...
Play the following notes in a continuous rhythm as showing in the video: (All notes on the E String) 1. Open String x2 2. 3rdFret x2 3. 5thFret x2 4. 7thFret x2 1. Open String x2 2. 3rdFret x2 3. 5thFret x2 4. 3rdFret x1 5. 2ndFret x1
Beginner Bass Guitar. These lessons are suitable for players starting out. There are tips for absolute beginners and lessons containing basic riffs/easy scale patterns you can practice early in your playing journey.
In this free lesson you will learn… How to play bass for beginners. What the root, third & fifth are & why they’re important. Fingerpicking for bass. Flatpicking for bass. How to play arpeggios! An Info-Packed Guide To Bass For Beginners. The bass is the coolest instrument.
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Aug 4, 2019 · Beginner Bass Lesson 1 - Your Very First Bass Lesson. Marty Music. 4.35M subscribers. Subscribed. 85K. 3.9M views 5 years ago. Latest Content - https://linktr.ee/martyschwartz Patreon ...
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