What Guitar Players Need To Know About Playing Bass
Now, I’m sure plenty of you picked up the bass after dabbling in other instruments. Whenever we do that, we intuitively bring a few old habits or ways of thinking to this instrument. If we come from playing drums, maybe we automatically pay more attention to kick drum patterns. If we come from playing guitar, perhaps we already have some fretboard knowledge.
That said, this lesson features a couple of key points that guitar players need to focus on when picking up a bass. Yes, the fretboard looks the same, but the technique is very different.
So, if you’re used to strumming away at the six-string and are now slappin’ da bass, this lesson is for you!
Keep it groovy!
PS: Head over to my website and grab the course “The Guitarist’s Guide To Bass” for a primer in everything you need to know about making this switch!
Ryan Madora is a professional bass player, author, and educator living in Nashville, TN. In addition to touring and session work, she teaches private lessons and masterclasses to students of all levels. Visit her website to learn more!
