How To Play Bass Guitar
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Playing Bass Guitar!
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Table of Contents
I. Introduction
Where The Bass Came From
The Electric Bass
What You Will Learn
Playing Bass in Rock
Your Role in a Band
II. Lessons - Basic and essential knowledge for playing
Parts Of The Electric Bass
How To Tune The Bass Guitar
How To Hold The Bass Guitar
How To Play Bass Guitar Sitting Down
How To Play Bass Guitar Standing Up
The Left Hand
Fretting
The Right Hand
Picking With A Plectrum
Finger Style Picking
How To Play Reading Notation
Basic Musical Symbols and Notations
The Staff
The Clef
Sharp and Flat
Musical Notations and Rests
How To Count
Dotted Note
Repeat Symbol
Time Signatures
Downbeat
Reading Tablature
What is a Tablature
How To Read Tabs
III. Lessons – Song Demonstration
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit: Reading notation, picking using a plectrum
Suggested Playing Tips
The Beatles - Can’t Buy Me Love: Tablature, finger style picking
Suggested Playing Tips
Conclusion
How To Clean & Maintain Your Bass Guitar
Practice Tips
Practice Space/Location
Practice Time/Regimen
Practice Routine
Passion and Inspiration
Bibliography
Recommended Resources
I. Introduction