Author: Marilyn Medina

Short answer: Yes. Longer answer: A bass is a KIND of guitar, in the same way that, say, a 12-string or a tenor guitar is a KIND of guitar. The difference is that a bass generally has only 4 strings, and those are tuned an octave LOWER than the lower 4 strings on a standard […]

808s. Creating and Programming 808s. Whatever it is, modern hip-hop is dominated by 808s. We use the term loosely, but 808s reference the historic long bass drum sound first made popular by Roland’s TR-808 drum machine. In today’s production world, it’s hard to find a big hip-hop hit without an 808 or sub bass. Does […]

Bass guitar is not guitar but simpler because fewer strings. It’s a different instrument, and requires different techniques and a different approach. To play bass well, you have to think like a bass player. You have to think about how your bass functions in the music. Is it easier to play bass than guitar? Bass […]

1 : a tone of low pitch. 2 : the lowest part in harmony that has four parts. 3 : the lower half of the musical pitch range. 4 : the lowest male singing voice. 5 : a singer or an instrument having a bass range or part. Does bass have two meanings? The word […]

The prominent role of the bass is key to the metal sound, and the interplay of bass and distorted electric guitar is a central element of metal. The bass guitar provides the low-end sound crucial to making the music “heavy”. Does bass matter in metal? Bass is the foundation of music, providing a tactile energy […]

Learning how to sing and play bass at the same time is also just naturally harder than singing and playing guitar. You have to focus on two separate melodies instead of just a chord progression and a melody. Ultimately, the way you learn to play bass and sing is up to you. Can a bassist […]

Playing bass with your thumb is not really recommended because it slows you down but there are some use cases around it. The best technique to play bass is the one you’re comfortable with, but knowing each style can help you utilize the maximum benefits. Can you use thumb to play bass? There are exceptions […]

You begin to damage your hearing when you’re exposed to constant sound levels above 85 dB. Sound levels above 120 dB cause serious damage to your ears. A whisper is measured at 30 dB. Is bass or treble worse for your ears? treble being more damaging. They’re all super damaging if they’re loud enough. Why […]

When it comes to raw strength per inch and pound, it’s once again the channel cat that would take home the trophy. According to most anglers who have fished for both species, a 5lb catfish is definitely stronger than a 5lb bass. Do catfish fight hard? A big catfish over 15 or so pounds can […]

The name bass covers a range of fishes, but most are placed in three families of the order Perciformes: Serranidae, including approximately 400 species of sea bass and grouper; Moronidae, sometimes considered a subfamily of the Serranidae and containing about 6 species, such as the striped and European basses; and Why are fish called bass? […]

You should record drums first with as many people playing at once (recording or not) to give as much feel to the song as possible. If that is not a plausible case scenario either, lay down drums first and then do the rhythm section with guitar and bass or keys and bass. then you can […]

Although the cello and double bass are the largest instruments in the string family, there is a substantial difference in their size. The double bass measures in at about 6 feet long and is the largest instrument in the string family, while the cello is slightly smaller in nature. Is the cello a bass instrument? […]

The chest vibrates to low bass tones because they match the resonance frequency of chest. The bass tones lies between 32 to 512Hz and the resonance frequency of chest is between 50 to 100Hz. Its between 50 to 80Hz the energy really hits you in the chest. Why can we feel bass in your chest? […]

Bass Sounds or Noises. Not only can you hear bass, you can feel it–because low frequencies travel through walls, floors, ceilings, and most anything else–as Structural Noise (Impact Noise). They even travel through concrete and brick. Is concrete a good sound barrier? Even though concrete is excellent for providing durability and lasting quality, it fails […]

Bass players like Michael Manring, Steve Lawson, and many more are using the bass to function as a prominent, melodic lead voice in addition to its traditional role. These individuals are known as solo bassists. Maybe you’re an intermediate bass player who feels like you’re ready for the next challenge. How do you practice bass […]