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From Electric Bass to Upright Bass by Maureen Pandos
From Electric Bass to Upright Bass by Maureen Pandos… So, you’ve been playing electric bass now for some time and you’re thinking about maybe trying your hand at the upright bass. Maybe you’ll even get a bow and mess around with that a little bit. I mean, how different can it really be? EADG. Let’s do [...]
Thumb Muting – Making an Electric Bass Sound Like an Upright by Jonathan Moody
Thumb Muting – Making an Electric Sound Like an Upright by Jonathan Moody… As a response to the ever-popular “How do I make my electric bass sound like an upright?” thread in forums, I’m going over the thumb muting technique that I use regularly in theatre pits to approximate an upright, in those times when [...]
From Bedroom to Business: Derek Jones by John Kuhlman
The third featured artist in this series, “From Bedroom to Business” is bassist Derek Jones. Over the years, he has performed with such notable musicians as Bela Fleck, The Pete Escovedo Orchestra, Jeff Sipe, Orestes Vilato, Dori Caymmi, Crystal Gayle, and Kai Eckhardt. Derek has also performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The [...]
Think When You Study, Feel When You Play by Igor Saavedra
Think When You Study, Feel When You Play by Igor Saavedra… In my opinion, the topic about the proper state of mind to develop and to achieve when we play is such an important thing to discuss. In this article I will try to explore this matter based mostly on my personal experience as well as [...]
Be Inspired, Not Intimidated by Jonathan Moody
Be Inspired, Not Intimidated by Jonathan Moody… How many of us have said at some point “____________ is so good, I just want to quit playing altogether.” I know there was a time that I listened to music that frustrated me and made me want to rethink my musical career. Looking back, I know that mentality was holding me back [...]
Brandino’s Melodies and Songbook Featuring Swamp Dog Blues
Brandino’s Melodies and Songbook… A collection of songs written for Musicians looking for harmonic and melodic development. Brandino shared with Bass Musician Magazine readers a sample of Swamp Dog Blues! Download Swamp Dog Blues Listen to the Bass Melody on Swamp Dog Blues Special BMM Bonus… a track from his upcoming electric CD featuring his Warwick 5 string single [...]
The Melodic Bass Lines of Paul McCartney by Rob Collier
The Melodic Bass Lines of Paul McCartney by Rob Collier… Through the Beatles’ eight years of recorded output, they showed an incredible versatility in the styles of songs they wrote and performed. They recorded everything from hard rock to show tunes, blues to ballads, R&B to avante garde, and everything in between. In every instance, [...]
Bass Transcription – The Beatles, Come Together by Andreas Farmakalidis
Bass Transcription – The Beatles, Come Together by Andreas Farmakalidis… This month I am transcribing a great tune from the Beatles, Come Together. Everyone knows this track! If you don’t know who the Beatles are, firstly, I forgive you. Secondly, the history of rock forgives you. Lastly, here is their legendary status in a nutshell: In the [...]
Easy Creativity by Jimi Durso
Easy Creativity by Jimi Durso… I’d like to present two simple ways to stimulate your musical creativity. They’re really the same thing, but viewed from two different sides. First, think of the things you never (or at least rarely) do in your playing. Maybe you never use inversions, or maybe you never play past the 12th [...]
