Latest articles by Bass Expo 2014
Choosing to play root notes is a great start when you're trying to come up with a bass line.
Sikth have been inspiring fans and peers alike for years with their prog metal tendencies. Here bassist James Leach dissects three of his most interesting basslines.
Advice from one of the world's leading recording bassists.
Quite often, the drums are a good starting point for a rhythmically interesting bass line.
Learn how to use harmonics in a solo performance, then watch our tutor play an inspired extended solo bass piece.
In this example, we're playing through a simple 12-bar progression.
Here they discuss the challenges of playing in a band with two guitarists, as well as tone, technique, and finding the perfect drummer.
There are no hard and fast rules regarding pop bass lines, but keeping it simple is often the way to go.
There's perhaps more scope for experimentation in jazz music than any other genre, and bass guitar can play anything from a supportive role through to lead.
From packing gigbag essentials to owning the stage, Black Veil Brides' Ashley Purdy talks us through the different aspects of touring and performing live.
Here we outline the different approaches to utilising your rhythm hand.
Discover cool gear, inspirational bassists, and expert video lessons covering a range of bass guitar techniques.
The fleet fingered bass player reveals the lessons he's learned throughout the band's history.
One Direction duo share tricks of the rhythm section trade, and offer up some lessons they have learned about playing for one of the biggest pop bands in the world.
The second installment of our five-part mini series dedicated to exploring the history of the electric bass.
