Larry Graham Slap Bass Technique… Larry Graham is widely accepted to be the originator of the slap bass technique, but what prompted him to start a...
Summertime for Bass… When you are adding another tune to your repertoire, especially one that will stretch your abilities, it is best to build on something...
Interview with Bassist Jesus Coomes… Funk is always in a perpetual state of renaissance, and one of the master-artists in this movement is groove-wizard bassist, Jesus...
This week we start the discussion with… Who Was Your First Bass Inspiration? There is always that moment when you see someone for the first time...
Mike Pope… A Day in the life of a Bass Pontiff. From Editor, Raul Amador… This ‘Day in the Life of Mike Pope’ cover has been in...
Bassist Adam Rigg… Did you know that they are playing the Blues in the UK? Well, they are, and The Bad Day Blues Band is doing...
Reharmonizing “Chi Chi”… My last column featured how to play the Charlie Parker tune “Chi Chi” in the first position on the six-string bass. In this...
Here comes a quick sound test of the amazing Bartolini B-Axis PB pickups loaded on the NGM PTone4. Recorded directly into Universal Audio Arrow card (all...
Bassist Brendan Rothwell… I had the great pleasure of meeting bassist Brendan Rothwell musically when I reviewed his album, “Sentiment” for our Music on Our Radar...
Bassist Jimmy Haslip Re-released albums, “Red Heat” and “Nightfall”, featuring Joe Vannelli. Bassist Jimmy Haslip and Joe Vannelli’s collaboration is a remarkable partnership in masterful artistry, both...
This week we start the discussion with… What Are the Instruments You Regretted Selling? I really wish I didn’t sell that bass!!! Yes and you remember...
Bassist Kade Turner… I am always more than happy to get to known my fellow bass players from around the world. Thanks to our mutual friend...
Get to Know Scot Bihlman… Meet Emmy award-winning musician and songwriter, Scot Bihlman, an industry vet whose mile-long resume includes stints with John Fogerty, Trey Anastasio...
This month we will cover the differences between tennis and golfer’s elbow and why it matters.
Watch this Commodores “Easy” Bass Cover with Play-along Tabs… Recorded with De Gier Soulmate bass (passive tone a bit close) through Ashdown RM500 EVOII head (flat,...
