CoolGuitarLessons.info : Free Online Guitar Lesson for Beginner
+ coolguitarlessons.info + : Guitar Lesson for Beginners Archive : Free Online Guitar Lesson: Acoustic and Electric Guitar Lesson :

MAIN MENUGETTING STARTEDDifferent Tyeds fo GuitarsAnatomy of GuitarBuying a GuitarBuying an AmplifierPLAYING THE GUITARThe BasicsTuning the GuitarChordsDouble-stops and Power ChordsScalesRhythmTablatureBass GuitarADDITIONAL TECHNIQUESAlternate PickingSlidesHammer-ons, Pull-offs, and ThrillsPicking and PluckingTappingHarmonicsMuting and RakingBending and VibratoTremolo PickingApreggios and Sweep PickingSlide GuitarGENERAL GUITAR THEORYLead Guitar and Rhythm GuitarLearning SongsWriting SongsImprovisingHow to Continue LearningHarmonica and Guitar ComboAPPENDICESAlternate TuningsAdjusting the GuitarStringing the GuitarChord ReferencePhilosophyExternal ResourcesGUITAR ARTICLES
 
 
BASS GUITAR
 
 
Bass guitars have similar design features to other types of guitar but scaled up: thicker strings, longer neck and larger body, etc. This allows lower notes to be created when the strings are tuned to a playable tension. They are sometimes categorized as guitars but are also occasionally categorized as a separate instrument. Although there are many variations, the standard bass guitar has four strings tuned EADG, one octave lower than the bottom four strings of a guitar in standard tuning. Although the bass guitar can be played like an oversized guitar, it also draws much inspiration from double basses and the instrument has a vocabulary of playing styles and music all of its own.

Slapping And Popping

One of the distinguishing features of the bass guitar is

the slap style. It is typically distinct to the bass guitar, although it has been used on acoustic guitars by skilful players.

One of the distinguishing features of the bass guitar is the slap style. It is typically distinct to the bass guitar, although it has been used on acoustic guitars by skilful players.

Slapping is accomplished by percussively striking the string - usually E or A on a standard tuned 4-string bass - with the left hand side of the thumb (for a righthanded player). This is done towards the neck of the bass. The thumb is then pulled away as quickly as possible, to create a distinct, fretty noise.

Popping is accomplished by curling the fingertip of the index or middle finger under the string - usually the D or G string. The string is then plucked to create a similar sound to slapping on the thicker strings. This is, again, performed towards the neck of the bass.

  • Slap Bass Tutorial Video (Free)
    Next is a simple combination of right hand slapping and popping with left hand hammer-on to create an enhanced, motor slap sound.
    The first clip is a very slow version with simple chart showing each note of the lick. Use the control buttons on the Flash applet to play and pause the clip:
  • Hammer-On Slap Technique Video A (Free)
    The second clip is the same simple lick run at regular speed with simple chart showing each note of the lick. Use the control buttons on the Flash applet to play and pause the clip:
  • Hammer-On Slap Technique Video A (Free)
Different Basses

The standard bass is a 4 string bass, tuned EADG (low to high). Other variations of this tuning include DADG and CGCF. These lower tunings are often used in metal and heavier music, as it gives the possibility of creating lower sounds, but also the strings hit off of the fretboard creating a rattly noise.

To achieve a clear tone on notes lower than standard tuning, it is strongly recommended to buy a 5-string bass, which is tuned BEADG (low to high). The fifth string is thicker and so can be tuned lower whilst still being relatively tight.

The notes are always symmetric along the fretboard.
 
Subscribed Links  
Google

Powered by © www.coolguitarlessons.info@2007
Cradit: Contents by Wikibooks contributors (Guitar book)