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Why is bass guitar spelled bass guitar instead of base guitar?
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∙ 10y ago
Because of Music Theory. The Bass Guitar is played in the bass clef.
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Is there a treble clef on the base guitar?
No, bass guitar players read bass class music. A bass player may be able to read treble cleff and play along with it, but that is not what is taught.
Who is current base guitar player in metallica?
"Bass guitar", not "base guitar". Metallica's current bassist is Robert Trujillo, formerly of Ozzy Osbourne's band, and Suicidal Tendencies.
Is the electric bass considered a guitar or another instrument?
The bass is considered a guitar... That's why they call it "bass guitar"
What instruments are used in Linkin Parks New Divide?
Electric guitar,bass guitar,drums,keyborad and dj set.
What instrument does Sting play?
Bass Guitar
How do you pronounce bass guitar?
Its spelled BASS but it sounds like BASE...
Why is the spelling of base as in a guitar spelled this way?
Because some people can't spell B-A-S-S, as in bass notes, and the bass clef. The proper spelling is "bass guitar".
Which strings are which on a bass guitar?
the strings on a base guitar are the same as the top four strings on a guitar which are E A D G
Is there a treble clef on the base guitar?
No, bass guitar players read bass class music. A bass player may be able to read treble cleff and play along with it, but that is not what is taught.
What is difference between the base guitar the bass guitar and a folk guitar?
base guitar= does not exist. bass guitar= a form of the stand up bass made to get a different sound and easier for transportation. Folk guitar= usually an acoustic guitar. not a specific brand or type. but an acoustic guitar. Folk guitar is a style like rock guitar, jazz guitar, metal guitar there are not different guitars, and style can be played on any guitar (obviously some are easier on certain types of guitars)
What drum is bigger the snare drum or base drum?
The base drum. By a lot. And "base" is actually spelled "bass."
What is a homophone for base?
A homophone for "base" is "bass," which refers to both a type of fish and the low-pitched sound or a musical instrument like a guitar.
Who is current base guitar player in metallica?
"Bass guitar", not "base guitar". Metallica's current bassist is Robert Trujillo, formerly of Ozzy Osbourne's band, and Suicidal Tendencies.
Can i use the guitar in guitarhero world tour as bass or do i have to get the bass?
The guitar can be used as a guitar or bass.
How the bass guitar made?
How is a Bass Guitar made?
What is one difference between an electric lead guitar and an electric bass guitar?
An electric base guitar is usually tuned an octave lower than an electric lead guitar.
Is the electric bass considered a guitar or another instrument?
The bass is considered a guitar... That's why they call it "bass guitar"
