A question I get a lot is how to go about using the elements of music theory to create a great-sounding bass line. I usually like to emphasise the point that music theory is important for bass players but so are things like playing in time with great tone, feel, taste and flair…
Studio Response Technology (SRT) now allows the new SLB300SK to model an acoustic bass played through different high-end acoustic microphones, ranging from the clear, crisp sound of a dynamic microphone, to the well-balanced rich timbre and warm low-frequency…
In addition to being one of the premier bass players of his time, most widely known as a member of Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, Grammy winning bassist Victor Wooten also runs a successful music camp in Only, Tennessee. Wooten’s Center for Music and Nature at Wooten Woods Retreat originally focused on teaching music to bass players. Now in its 15th year, it has accommodated all instruments—voice, horns, keyboards, and more—for at least the last six years or so.
Not only is Jules known as #thatblondebassist but she also known for being an electric violinist, playing a pink violin on stage. When not performing, she teaches at the Youth Arts Academy in Del Mar, CA and loves to…
Junk Parlor invites its audiences on a sonic adventure down a joyful, raucous path, conjuring up a fantastically-edgy and intoxicating dreamscape.
Rene Byrd is the latest R&B/Pop songstress whose vocal talent has invited the attention of associates of the legendary Quincy Jones.
Abraham Laboriel Sr. is one of the most sought after bass players living, today. As a Mexican-American bassist he has played on more than 4,000 recordings and soundtracks, to date. And he’s still going…
Inspired by the Future: A conversation with Hal Leonard CEO Larry Morton about the evolution in how we—as a world—will continue to play music. by Chuck Schiele This story takes place with the influence of the Covid-19 virus in the full momentum of early 2020. As societies across the globe scramble for their public safety […]
Yardij is a young, four-member Indie Alternative Rock band from Ft. Lauderdale, FL in which each member plays a huge role in creating the band’s signature sound.
Professional bassist Rob Thorsen shares insight on bass while demonstrating finger techniques—in this example using an F-minor dorian scale….