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Tag Archives: bass playing
Round on the ends and high in the middle
After thoroughly enjoying my new Ampeg bass amp (the magnificent BA300 115), I am reminded of something essential:It’s NOT the lows or the highs, it’s what you do with the middle that makes all the difference.Yeah, the highs and lows … Continue reading →
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A New Technique for Slap and Funk Bass
The initial description of a new technique for slap or pop bass – clawhammer funk. Continue reading →
Dear Rotosound
Hi: Not looking for any response, just wanted to let you know a little something. I’m 43 years old and I’ve been playing electric bass continuously since I was 11 or 12. In that time, I’ve played a lot of … Continue reading →
Home Bass
Last night, a friend and fellow bass player commented that after having seen me play lead guitar (I usually play bass with Hardrick Rivers, but occasionally fill in on guitar when another bass player is available and wants to sit … Continue reading →
Every Bass Player Should Know These Names
B.B. Dickerson Johnny Flippin William “Bootsy” Collins Larry Graham Donald “Duck” Dunn George Porter Jr. James “Jamie” Jamerson Verdine White Carol Kaye Add ’em to my already super-long list: Gary Peacock, Ron Carter, Paul Chambers, Charles Mingus, Jaco Pastorius, Ray … Continue reading →
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Back to the Bass-ics
After years of playing rhythm and lead guitar, tonight I’m returning to the bass for a jam session at Roque’s Blues Hall here in Natchitoches. To reindoctrinate myself, so to speak, I’m listening back to my earliest influences and remembering … Continue reading →
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