Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow for Bassists… This month we will discuss Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow for Bassists.
Zoom Syndrome and Posture… This month we will talk about good posture and how to avoid injury while using ZOOM and other computer applications.
Curious about how to choose a bass guitar strap? This month I share important features you should look for in a bass strap. I’ll also present my...
This month I share advice to start off the New Year with good posture for better health.
By Guest Contributor, Dr. Rich Atkins Custom Basses and Aerosol Art Come Together… I used to ride the 7 Train to Manhattan quite a lot, and...
This month we will discuss thumb pain while playing bass and how to avoid it.
How did the BB become so successful? Tim Fletcher looks at the history of a classic bass. The Yamaha BB Bass – Workhorses That Became Thoroughbreds....
Moments in Bass History… Class D Amplifiers and Smaller Speakers – the Rise of Smaller, More Lightweight Bass Gear. Bass amplification is heavy. To get a decent...
This month we will cover the need to include physical activity in our daily routines to minimize injury.
With a few exceptions, most bass guitars look very similar to Leo Fender’s Precision, Jazz, or Music Man designs. When the first Steinberger headless (and nearly...
This month we will cover how seasonal changes can affect your bass making it more difficult to play, leading to potential injury.
Moments in Bass History… the Six-String Electric Bass Today, six-string electric basses are commonplace, with virtuosos like Oteil Burbridge, Steve Bailey and John Myung all-embracing the extra...
John Zane asks… What are suggestions for a fingerstyle player switching to a pick because of a hand injury?
This month we will cover the pros and cons of strength training for bass players, focusing mostly on the hands and arms.
Stan (cool hang) Sanders asks… What software can I use to jam in real-time with my friends?
