Tag: Bass

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 […]

The thing is bass’s low frequencies easily pierce through walls even when set at a low volume. The size and place of your apartment play a major role in loudness getting through to your neighbors. If you live in a big apartment, you will have a few places where you can play your bass without […]

basson, comparative of bathys “deep.” So bass in the musical sense has its origins in base, and the current spelling is influenced by the Italian basso. In other words, the spelling changed out from under the pronunciation. Which is correct base or bass? Bass and base each have several meanings, so there is not one […]

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There is no relation between the two words. They just happen to be spelled the same way. The word bass referring to a musical instrument that plays low notes is related to words in Romance languages (French, Italian, Latin) meaning “bottom” or “low.” Why is bass spelled the same as bass? The word bass to […]

The bass not only helps your musical ear and body, but helps encourage brain health as well. How healthy is bass? It offers 20 grams of high-quality protein for every 3-ounce cooked portion—that is about 6 grams of protein per ounce. Bass also is a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids and is […]

Base comes from the Latin word basis which means foundation and the Greek word basis which means step, pedestal. Bass, when pronounced as base, means the lowest pitch, an adult male who sings in the lowest pitch, any number of instruments that play the lowest pitch. Is bass or base pronounced? More videos on YouTube […]

Heavy metal bass is the use of the bass guitar (also called “electric bass”) in the rock music genres of heavy metal and hard rock. The bassist is part of the rhythm section in a heavy metal band, along with the drummer, rhythm guitarist and, in some bands, a keyboard player. Does rock music use […]

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 […]

“There are superior time perceptions for lower musical pitches,” the article explains. “This is why bass-ranged instruments lay down musical rhythms.” In other words, our brains are programmed to recognize lower sounds, which is why we seek out bass-heavy music. Why do I enjoy bass so much? Basically, your brain picks up on the rhythms […]

A Bass player is not needed in order to have a functional band. While most bands prefer having a bassist, there are numerous bands who have filled the role of the bassist with different instruments or chosen to neglect it completely. The bass guitar typically plays lower frequencies in the 40hz to 200hz range. Is […]

Paul played with a pick from his earliest days on the instrument, and continued this habit all throughout his career. It’s rare to find a Beatles where he plays with his fingers instead. Using a pick has a number of tonal advantages, particularly with the violin-style basses that Paul liked to use. Is it OK […]

Best Songs for Beginner Bass Guitar “Sunshine of Your Love,” by Cream. “Smoke on the Water,” by Deep Purple. “Another One Bites the Dust,” by Queen. “Message in a Bottle,” by The Police. “Comfortably Numb,” by Pink Floyd. “Baba O’Riley,” by the Who. “When I Come Around,” by Green Day. “I Got You (I Feel […]

Let’s talk about eleven ways that you can enjoy the bass alone and stay motivated. #1 Create Your Own Band At Home. #2 Play With A Drum Machine. #3 Play With Backing Tracks. #4 “Tone Chasing” #5 One New Song or Riff A Week. #6 Record Yourself Playing. #7 Create Your Own “Set List” #8 […]

JMacBass65. The ad says they run about 60 gigs a year and bring in $18-20K per player, which would be an average of $300+/gig. How much do professional bassists make? While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $108,500 and as low as $15,000, the majority of Professional Bass Player salaries currently range between […]

Unfortunately, a true and pure bass voice is very, very rare, which explains the rather small repertoire written for it. It is suspected that only five percent of all men who sing bass actually have a true bass voice. What is the rarest type of voice? countertenorA countertenor is a male singer who can sing […]

The bass guitar is as difficult to learn as nearly any other musical instrument. With the proper amount of dedicated time learning and practicing, you can easily master the fundamental aspects. While the guitar tends to primarily play a melodic role within music, the bass guitar has a more foundational role. Is bass the easiest […]

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $108,500 and as low as $15,000, the majority of Professional Bass Player salaries currently range between $29,500 (25th percentile) to $51,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $77,000 annually across the United States. How do bass players make a living? Here are my tips: […]

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 […]

11 Of The Greatest And Most Famous Bass Singers Of All Time J.D. Sumner. Leonard Cohen. Tim Storms. Ray Davies. Josh Turner. Tay Zonday. Avi Kaplan. Bob Bingham. Who is a good bass singer? List of names Name Lifespan Nationality Bob Bingham 1946– American Greg Brown 1949– American Leonard Cohen 1934–2016 Canadian Brian Cole 1942–1972 […]