Acoustic Bass Sounds

Series Summary

Have you ever wanted to pump out a bass line like you hear in many songs? If so, the bass guitar may be the right instrument for you! The bass guitar is one of the easiest musical instruments to learn to play. Unlike the guitar the basic bass guitar has only four strings but is one of the most important rhythm keeping instruments in any band. With this video series you will be able to learn about the bass guitar and everything you need to know to start playing. Begin by learning the parts of the guitar. Our expert will break down the parts of the bass guitar so you understand what each part does. Also learn how to tune your bass guitar with an electronic tuner and tune by ear. Our expert then teaches different lessons on how to play the instrument. Learn chords, scales and techniques. You can even learn to write your own bass lines. With some practice and guidance you can be jamming in no time!

Video Transcript

"In this series we'll be talking about basic elements of the acoustic bass. We'll be talking about the parts of the bass, the strings, how to tune it, the different kinds of bows, how to grip the bow, how to use the bow, proper pizzicato technique, posture, and left hand fingering, as well as practice techniques. I'll play you a little something so you can hear how bass sounds."