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Almost every rock and metal band has a bass guitarist in it, so that's everything from prog rock to punk to black metal. Bass Guitarists are also often very prominent in many jazz fusion bands, often preferring the slapping technique over the standard fingering one. Some jazz fusion bands have two or three bassists.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoTheres 3 main ways, slapping, fingering, and picking.
Slapping is when you take your thumb and strike the string at a 30 degree angle to create a more brutal, funky sound. This style can also be alternated with popping. Which is taking the index finger, grasping beneath the string and pulling. An example of a bassist that uses this style is Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Fingering is most common. Place you thumb on the edge of your pick-up or the end of your pick guard and put your index and middle finger on the side of the string and pull up. this is used by almost every bassist including Cliff Burton of Metallica.
And picking, shared by guitar, is simply striking the string with a pick. I recommend a thicker pick for bass. A bassist who uses a pick is Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy or Gene Simmons of KISS.
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∙ 9y agoIn concert band, usually the bass drum is on the same sheet as the snare drum, just at the bottom of the staff. in marching band, you would use separate lines for the 3-6 different bass drums (higher bass higher up on the staff).
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∙ 15y agoBass Guitar has been used in all styles of music. Although some genres like rock & roll, reggae, blues, funk and jazz are particularly dependent on a good bass line
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∙ 14y agoIf you can think of a type of music you can play it on bass. Everything uses bass, even acoustic music can use acoustic bass. Its universal
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∙ 10y agorock,classical and jazz
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When do you use a 5 string bass guitar?
A five-string bass is used to expand the range of notes which can be played on it. Either you add a string that has higher notes, or a string that has lower notes, as compared to a four-string bass.
What is a true statement of the bass drum?
Depends on the style and composition of the music. In jazz - usually not. The bass is more of a time-keeper following the string bass player. In rock it often is used to provide rhythm. But there are exceptions to both styles.
What is the lowest string on a double bass?
The lowest string on a four string double bass is an E string. If you have a fairly rare five string double bass then the lowest fifth string is a B string.
What clef does a string bass use?
Bass clef.
How many strings are on a bass guitar?
The standard bass guitar has four strings, but five-string basses are common. The six-string bass, as used by bassists Oteil Burbridge and John Myung (of Dream Theater), is less common. Six string bass is used by Jack Bruce, but four strings is common. There can be any number of strings on a bass, but it wouldn't make sense to make one with 55 strings. There are few 9 stringers out there, which is a shame.Traditionally, it has four.
Can a 5 string bass guitar be used as a 4 string bass guitar. Or can 5 string bass guitars be used to play cover songs that were originally played with 4 string bass guitars?
Yes and Yes.
Which style of music uses the string bass?
Jazz (apex final exam)
When do you use a 5 string bass guitar?
A five-string bass is used to expand the range of notes which can be played on it. Either you add a string that has higher notes, or a string that has lower notes, as compared to a four-string bass.
What is a true statement of the bass drum?
Depends on the style and composition of the music. In jazz - usually not. The bass is more of a time-keeper following the string bass player. In rock it often is used to provide rhythm. But there are exceptions to both styles.
What is the lowest string on a double bass?
The lowest string on a four string double bass is an E string. If you have a fairly rare five string double bass then the lowest fifth string is a B string.
What family is the string bass in?
it is cause the string bass has 4 strings so it belongs to the string family lol :D
What is considered to be the bass instrument in the string family?
The stringed bass/upright bass has the lowest register in the string family. The cello is also a bass string instrument, though it's not as low as the bass.
What bass did john paul jones play?
1962 Fender Jazz Bass (used in studio and live performances)1951 Fender Precision Bass with the finish removed (used to play "Black Dog" and other songs live from 1971-1975)Fretless Fender Precision BassGibson EB-1 (seen on the inner wheel of Led Zeppelin III)Fender Bass VAlembic Bruce Becvar 8 string Triple OmegaAlembic Series II 4 stringManson E-35 4 String BassManson E-30 4 String Bass (Single Pickup)Manson 8 String BassManson 10 String BassManson 12 String BassManson Bass MandolinAcoustic Control Corporation 360 Bass Amp
What is the highest open string pitch on the string bass?
The highest open string pitch on a bass is a G.
Why does Brandon have a 4-string Bass instead of a 5-string bass?
He doesn't know.
How do I know what style and strength of strings I should get for a bass?
There are four-string, five-string, and even six-string basses. If you are starting out, go for a four-string. You can play pretty much anything on a four-string bass, and it's best not to complicate matters when you are just getting started. The advantage of the five-string is that it goes lower, down to a B. Modern funk and pop often use these lower notes for a heavy bottom. The six-string bass extends the instrument's scale on both ends.
Are you able play slap bass with a five string bass guitar?
Yes, infact, slap sounds better on a 5 string bass than it does on a 4 string in my opinion.
