Tag: Bass

Can a bass sing high notes? Yes, and altos too. Here are 3 simple vocal exercises that can add an octave to your range. I know because I’m a bass and my range increased more than an octave. How high can basses sing? Bass has the lowest vocal range of all voice types, with the […]

It is very hard to “fake” jazz bass. Even if it might sound like the bass is merely playing some standard patterns, there’s a lot more behind it. The bass also needs to adjust to a soloist for good results. So like the other answers indicate, it will take a lot of theoretical study and […]

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 […]

Wristbands provide control. Constantly down picking is tiresome for your wrist. This is not a problem if you play once in a while, but professional musicians who play gig after gig need to rest. A tight wristband maintains your arm in form and makes it easier for the plucking hand to move. Why do bassists […]

With drums, it provides the backbone. In addition, the traditional function of the bass guitar is to flesh out any bands’ sound. By being played in such a way that the percussive elements of the instrument reinforce and supplies power and groove. What’s the point of bass guitar? Simply put, bass is important in music […]

Instead of playing chords directly, bassists outline the notes of chords. Bassists emphasize the individual notes that make up chords. By outlining the notes of chords a bassist implies the sound of a particular chord. Are bass chords the same as guitar? Are bass and guitar chords the same? Any chord you can play on […]

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 […]

Bass as in a bass guitar is indeed pronounced the way you say. However, the fish named bass is pronounced just the way it is spelled (with a short a, rhymes with gas). Asking why in English generally isn’t all that productive. The issue with English is that it has been a written language for […]

Depending on the type of music a track doesn’t need to have bass or treble. There is some music which is just nothing but bass and vice versa. Do you mean weak like “When Doves Cry” ? – no bassline there. sold a lot. Why do some songs have no bass? If bass is “missing” […]

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 […]

What is another word for bass? deep low low-toned powerful throaty baritone booming low-voiced resounding rumbling What is another name for the bass guitar? The bass guitar, electric bass or simply bass, is the lowest-pitched member of the guitar family.Bass guitar. Fender Jazz Bass String instrument Other names Bass, bass guitar, electric bass Classification String […]

For deep bass, you’re going to want to use a low-pass filter to cut out the higher frequencies of the bass notes, and then shape it with the filter and amplitude envelopes. Using the low-pass filter cutoff, we cut the higher frequencies out. Next, played with the filter resonance to add some depth and color. […]

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 […]

No, a song does not need a bass. Should all songs have bass? Yes! Since low-frequency notes provide a foundation for harmony, resonate in our bodies, and lay down rhythms, bass in a band is a must-have. Can a song not have bass? Depending on the type of music a track doesn’t need to have […]

There is no age restriction to enjoy learning something new and when it comes to playing an instrument, as long as you can physically do it, age does not matter. Now, if you had asked if 23 was too late to learn the bass as a career, I would say that learning an instrument to […]

The listening experience has a hollowness without the weight and foundation of palpable low frequencies, since strong bass is often described as being felt as much as it is heard. In fact, it is often said that low enough frequencies can only be felt and not heard at all. Why do we feel bass? While […]

between 8.5 to 9.5lbs. For a new Standard or American Standard Fender Precision or Jazz Bass of the 4-string variety, the weight will be between 8.5 to 9.5lbs (3.9 to 4.3kg). A few further notes on weight concerning new Fender bass models: Deluxe models usually do weigh more because they’ve got more stuff installed in […]

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 […]

Bass (/beɪs/ BAYSS) (also called bottom end) describes tones of low (also called “deep”) frequency, pitch and range from 16 to 256 Hz (C0 to middle C4) and bass instruments that produce tones in the low-pitched range C2-C4. They belong to different families of instruments and can cover a wide range of musical roles. What […]

The role of the bassist in a band is the sonic link between the rhythmical and melodic elements of any band. With drums, it provides the backbone. In addition, the traditional function of the bass guitar is to flesh out any bands’ sound. What is the bass job in a song? In popular music, the […]