O.K., maybe one was 66 years old, and maybe the other was 64. The men’s reason for getting them was related, but very different. One was...
Since I started playing bass in the beginning of the eighties, I’ve played chords on all my basses, particularly on fretless. Playing chords is a good...
Roger Sadowsky… From a “folky finger-picking hippie” doing a PHD in animal behaviour Roger started his guitar and bass boutique from humble beginnings and has since...
In this issue we present Part 2 of our ongoing series of great bass-drum duos. The rhythm section is the most important part of any...
If there’s one ‘theme’ that my articles always seem to touch on, it’s got to be the symbiotic relationship between the bass and drums. This natural...
In this article I’d like to share another area where I get a lot of inspiration for new slap ideas. In general I think it’s very...
The job of a manager is to look out for the best interest of the artist. In doing so they also have the responsibility of handling...
Hi everyone, For the one year anniversary of Bass Musician Magazine, I have chosen to put up a very special and challenging transcription. It is a...
** Note: At the end of this page is the music download of the lesson. Please scroll to the bottom, click to open, and then continue reading....
Welcome back, folks! In this article, we will continue where we left off in our ear training pursuits! Last time around I talked about the importance...
Edo Castro’s passion for music in general and the electric bass guitar in specific are undeniable! His latest offering, “Phoenix” was released in 2006, and...
When I first heard that Chris Tarry was releasing “Almost Certainly Dreaming”, his 2007 follow-up to the previous year’s” Sorry To Be Strange”, and the 8th...
Tom is a brilliant musician. Being the driving force behind the Dave Weckl band for the last six years has obviously put his musical skills through...
Rarely, if ever, do I open with someone’s discography, but in this case I think it will send a clear message as far as Lincoln’s...
If you’ve seen a picture of Yves Carbonne with his bass, you’ve already gained insight to this man’s non-conformist approach, as his main axe is...