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…
Videos
Victor Wooten’s Music and Nature Camps
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.
Slapping Your Bass with Jules Whelpton
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…
Community Video: Junk Parlor – Beneath Your Love
Junk Parlor invites its audiences on a sonic adventure down a joyful, raucous path, conjuring up a fantastically-edgy and intoxicating dreamscape.
Community Video: Rene Byrd – Born Again
Rene Byrd is the latest R&B/Pop songstress whose vocal talent has invited the attention of associates of the legendary Quincy Jones.
Community Video: Yardij – Distance
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.
Authentically Bass with Rob Thorsen
Professional bassist Rob Thorsen shares insight on bass while demonstrating finger techniques—in this example using an F-minor dorian scale….
Community Video: Pauline Frechette – Jewel Box
Pauline Frechette is a contemporary composer/performer who takes her audience on an emotional journey, moving effortlessly from her originals to jazz to theatrical works.
Community Video: All From Nothing – Second Chances
All For Nothing is a Kansas rock band very diverse in musical influence and thrives on playing uptempo, high energy songs with lots of raw emotion.
Playing Well with Dr. Kertz: Ergonomics for Bass Players
In this month’s video column of “Playing Well with Dr. Randall Kertz,” Dr. Kertz discusses and demonstrates the ergonomics of staying healthy as a bass player. This includes looking at common problems bassists face in their hands, wrists, forearms, elbows, etc. You can find more on this topic in Dr. Kertz’s book, “The Bassist’s Guide […]