Tag: Bass

We actually don’t hear bass but technically we don’t feel it either……… But due to lack of any other word to describe it, Lets say we Feel it. Technically whatever we listen through our middle ear is what we hear. Bass describes tones of low frequency or range from 16-256 Hz. Should bass be heard […]

The bass is usually quieter in song mixes because of its role in the band-it’s a rhythm instrument, not a lead instrument like vocals or guitar. Why is bass so silent? Low frequency sound waves are also bigger so they dissipate much faster than high frequency sound waves, and low frequency waves also travel much […]

Whenever a bass drop comes we had symptoms like faster breathing, we get’s excited, etc. It’s just that the desire you feel as the musical tension builds is processed in the brain the same as other cravings, like those associated with eating disorders, drug addictions, self-harm urges, etc. Why are bass drops so satisfying? Canadian […]

We hear bass as well as we feel it….. Sounds are nothing but series of vibrations in the air and these vibrations shake objects (either to a microscopic level, or in a destructive way like in a shock wave). Bass sounds are low frequency sounds that are close to rsonant frequencies of chest cavity. Can […]

The bass should be loud enough that the low end is big and powerful, but not so loud that it overpowers the kick drum. Remember to check your reference mixes often to make sure you’re staying on course. Once you have the bass level where you want it, don’t be afraid to adjust some of […]

Five-String: The Pros The biggest advantage of the five-string bass is its extended lower range. From the fretted low-E all the way down to the chest-imploding low-B, that fifth string provides a gateway for exploration into previously uncharted territory. Do I want a 4 or 5-string bass? A 4 string bass has a narrower neck, […]

Speakers can break just like anything else in the world. Playing with too much bass can cause fatigue in the speaker cones over time. The right speaker for the right amp is the best way to go. Bass speakers are made to take the pressure as they accommodate the amps power. Can bass damage my […]

Experiment with the angle at which you hold your bass. Then, adjust the height of your bass with your strap so that both of your arms hang in a relaxed position. For most people, the body of the bass will land between their chest and hips. And, the headstock of the bass will be between […]

Most bass signals in modern music tracks lie around the 90-200 Hz area. The frequencies around 250 Hz can add a feeling of warmth to the bass without loss of definition. What frequency of bass can you feel? The sensation of chest vibration was reported over a broad range of low frequencies, although it seems […]

Reading music is not required for playing an instrument. Many great players can’t read music. But, many great players can read. You don’t have to read English (or whatever your native tongue is) to speak it. Do bassists read sheet music? For some bassists, reading sheet music is nothing but a distraction that won’t actually […]

Bass is easier to learn from a beginner’s standpoint because there are only 4 strings (I’m old school) so fewer note positions to learn. Is bass the easiest instrument? Time: Bass is one of the fastest instruments to learn. From complete beginner to competent band member takes a lot less time than piano, guitar, or […]

60 to 250 Hz. Bass: 60 to 250 Hz The fundamental notes of rhythm are centered on this area. Most bass signals in modern music tracks lie around the 90-200 Hz area. The frequencies around 250 Hz can add a feeling of warmth to the bass without loss of definition. At what frequency can you […]

below 40 hz? yes, quite necessary. below 30 is where it gets less important. 30-45ish would be what most would consider real subbass….you may not hear it with a standard computer speaker setup, but you roll off anything below 50, there will be something noticeably missing on the dancefloor. What Hz is best for bass? […]

Songs that Have a Lot of Bass — Best Songs to Test Bass “Super Bounce” – Duckwrth. DUCKWRTH – Super Bounce (Audio) ft. “Starboy” – The Weeknd. “What’s the Use?” – Mac Miller. “Fly Away” – Flatbush Zombies. “By the Ton” – Meshuggah. “Heart of the Sunrise” – Yes. “Of Reality – Palingenesis” – Tesseract. […]

No. You can only get concussion from a physical assault to the head. The example of a grenade going off has nothing to do with noise and everything to do with the pressure wave. A silent pressure wave of the same magnitude would do the same damage. Can bass damage your brain? Repeated low-intensity impacts, […]

One of the most prominent effects of high-level low frequency sound is the so-called ‘chest punch’ or ‘chest slam’. The sensation of chest vibration was reported over a broad range of low frequencies, although it seems more commonly pronounced in mid-bass frequencies around 100+ Hz as opposed to lower bass below 50 Hz. Can loud […]

Musical role When bass notes are played in a musical ensemble such an orchestra, they are frequently used to provide a counterpoint or counter-melody, in a harmonic context either to outline or juxtapose the progression of the chords, or with percussion to underline the rhythm. Why is the bass so important to a song? Simply […]

The answer is no. Human skin is one of the best sound insulators known to man. Your ears are a different story though. Anything over 90db can cause hearing loss. How does bass affect your body? In sum, findings suggest that bass felt in the body produces a multimodal auditory-tactile percept that promotes movement through […]

With all the mid and treble most voices and instruments produce, a bass is a great contrast to those. The bass also helps drive the rhythm of the song. Numerous times I have heard someone say a song has a “good beat,” when in reality, it has a good bassline. Does bass make music better? […]

When you stand next to a subwoofer, your body is processing these large, slow, low-frequency sound waves in the only way it knows how. It translates the vibrations into resonance in your body. Often, this means feeling the vibrations of these frequencies in your chest cavity. Why can we feel bass in your chest? Standing […]