Bass Articles at ActiveBass - Page 2

21. Hand Coordination Exercise
    
    D.G. (Gonzo) Grogg (869)
    Posted on 9/18/2002 · 45661 Hits
    One thing I have come across quite a lot with my students is a lack of communication or coordination between their left and right hands resulting in improper timing, meter and just bad rhythm in general. <br/><br/> Here is an exercise I learne...(more)
22. Quiet The Hummer
    
    Mark Shannon
    Posted on 9/18/2002 · 39793 Hits
    These instructions were derived from the instructions for shielding and star-grounding a Strat guitar on the Guitarnuts.com website. This is the basic method. In addition, you can install high-value capacitors on the ground connections to the br...(more)
23. Copyright Defined
    
    Mark Heath (2437)
    Posted on 8/1/2002 · 10802 Hits
    Proof of your original work is the foundation of Copyright. The United States and many other countries provide laws for the protection of any original body of work you have completed. Copyright protects creative and artistic works by the "autho...(more)
24. Relaxation and the Search for the Groove
    
    Inactive Member
    Posted on 8/1/2002 · 19997 Hits
    How many times have you listen to a really nice groove and you kind of got mad at yourself because you felt that you could have come up with it or you just felt bad because you can't come up with those kind of stuff? A very central part in ever...(more)
25. Ralph Dammann and The Vertical Bass
    
    Tom Capasso (43)
    Posted on 7/2/2002 · 15723 Hits
    When people look at Ralph Dammann's work, it takes them a minute to figure it out. His instruments don't look like guitars - if anything they resemble the electric uprights that have become popular. But they aren't played from a stand. As you...(more)
26. 'Tis a Gift to Be Simple
    
    Matthew Brown (9286)
    Posted on 6/7/2002 · 30804 Hits
    As a young bassist, I thought myself quite the hotshot, and I created every opportunity for myself to make my parts technically demanding, showy, and prominent in the band's sound. Years later, listening to tapes of those performances demonstrat...(more)
27. Understanding Basic Electricity of your Amp and Speakers
    
    Doug Matthews (4123)
    Posted on 6/7/2002 · 67370 Hits
    The name plate ratings on the back of your amplifier says something like [100 watts at 16 ohms. 200 watts at 8 ohms. 400 watts at 4 ohms. 800 watts at 2 ohms]. If you are confused by the markings on your amp and speakers you are not alone. Ma...(more)
28. How To Create a Promo Package
    
    Lesa McCabe (60555)
    Posted on 5/8/2002 · 20256 Hits
    What should I have in my band's promo package? <br/><br/> Good question. Your promo package is what is going to "sell" you to a club. It is the "first impression" you will give. And, you will only have about a minute to make your point. Club ow...(more)
29. D-Tune for a Big Boom
    
    Dan Pereira (20)
    Posted on 4/10/2002 · 22856 Hits
    It seems like alternate tunings are the trend these days in popular music. Just flip on the music video channel or tune in your favorite rock radio station and you'll hear bass guitar thumping in registers lower than Enron's stock value. So ho...(more)
30. How To Audition New Band Members
    
    Lesa McCabe (60555)
    Posted on 4/10/2002 · 14123 Hits
    When we were looking for new band members, whether it be a singer, guitarist, or drummer, we would post notices at all the local music stores. You could also place an ad in the local paper, and use word of mouth through other musicians, but real...(more)
31. Used Basses: What To Look For
    
    Jeff Renaud (4615)
    Posted on 4/10/2002 · 32207 Hits
    Many a bass player is confused about what to be on the lookout on a potential "bass buy". This applies even more to used basses, as the buyer cannot be entirely sure of the previous owner(s) did to the bass. Fellow ActiveBass member Jacob Cha...(more)
32. Take Charge of Your Tone
    
    Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
    Posted on 3/14/2002 · 24141 Hits
    So you finally have your Squier bass starter kit and are busily thumpin' away when you realize . . . "hey, I don't sound like [insert name of your bass god here]!!" And then you begin to wonder . . . "how does so-and-so get his/her tone?" <br/><...(more)
33. Understanding Music Theory
    
    Matthew Brown (9286)
    Posted on 3/14/2002 · 30307 Hits
    This article is not intended to explain music theory to you; rather, it is intended to help you understand what music theory is and what it can help you do. Many musicians beginning to study written music have an unclear understanding of how mu...(more)
34. Effects, Use and Abuse
    
    Dan Anderson (426)
    Posted on 2/14/2002 · 23954 Hits
    Okay we've all heard the bass player that has his pedal board in front of him with seven pedals and three rack effects units. This bass player runs his chorus, his phase shifter, his delay, his wah-wah, his compressor, his flanger, and his dist...(more)
35. To Play A New Song
    
    Arty O'Connell (1144)
    Posted on 2/14/2002 · 16630 Hits
    Previously, I wrote an article titled "To Be A Better Player". It was well received and I thank you all for that. If I may, I would like to add a few more thoughts about playing music. In my first article, I talked about learning to play with ot...(more)
36. Telephone Skills
    
    Joe Benedetto (5497)
    Posted on 1/18/2002 · 14940 Hits
    The other night as I was drifting off to sleep I started to think. I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed about all the auditions and long phone calls that never panned out. The reasons were numerous, too many times a week, too far, too young, t...(more)
37. Music Notation Is Your Friend
    
    Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
    Posted on 12/20/2001 · 16894 Hits
    By now, you may have encountered the ongoing discussions: "Why should I learn music notation? Tab is fine for me..." Why <b>should</b> you learn music notation? Certainly there are many musicians who have achieved a great deal without being a...(more)
38. Music and Motivation: Examining Your Goals
    
    Matthew Brown (9286)
    Posted on 11/21/2001 · 13953 Hits
    In teaching, we spend much of our time figuring out how to motivate students to learn. In the real world, motivation is often reduced to cheerleading combined with offers of money, and status. If you've ever seen a sales convention of real est...(more)
39. To Use Or Not Use Strap Locks?
    
    Dave Papke (9980)
    Posted on 11/7/2001 · 55412 Hits
    Have you ever considered buying strap locks because your strap always falls off? You should consider buying them if you are going to play gigs or if you are just a crazy nut in your room playing your bass. Straps do have a tendency to fall off i...(more)
40. The Little Black Book
    
    Joe Benedetto (5497)
    Posted on 10/10/2001 · 11295 Hits
    After reading a lot of players' responses on ActiveBass about where they can find a drummer, guitarist, or a horn player, or anything else for their ultimate band, i thought I would share one of my record keeping skills: keep notes, names and ph...(more)