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Aaron Gibson: Not Good Enough
I have good news. A new Aaron Gibson video is here. Aaron sent me this last night. He’s busy working on his new album too, which is more great news. “‘Not Good Enough‘ will be one of the tunes on the new album (Which I will get around to recording soonish)”, Aaron shared. “My son Barrett (11) did some of...
The Zombies Release New Album, Mount Unusual Tour
The Zombies, the British rock band known for 1960s pop hits “She’s Not There,” “Tell Her No,” and “Time of the Season” have released the album Still Got That Hunger with a lineup featuring Jim Rodford (Argent, The Kinks) on bass. Rodford’s son’s Steve also handles the drumming duties for the band, which features original members Rod Argent on keyboards...
Can You Learn Bass Using a Guitar?
Q: Is it possible to learn to play bass by using my six-string acoustic/electric guitar? I don’t really have the extra bread to buy a bass and amp right now, but I feel called to learn and with time, become proficient on the electric bass and maybe double bass eventually. My goal is to take a solid musical approach, learning...
George Duke, Stanley Clarke and Howard Hewett: Heaven Sent You
I’m not sure if I would have ever seen this video if it hadn’t been for Pete Skjold sharing it. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve watched it since then. In this clip, Stanley Clarke, George Duke, and Howard Hewett sit in a studio for a nice acoustic performance of “Heaven Sent You”, which appeared on Clarke’s album,...
Ariane Cap Releases Music Theory Book for Bassists
Bassist, pianist, composer and educator Ariane Cap has decided to make understanding music theory easier to understand for bassists in her book, Music Theory for the Bass Player: A Comprehensive and Hands-on Guide to Playing with More Confidence and Freedom. The theory in the book is designed to be approachable, and can even be used by players who can’t read...
Reader Spotlight: Dylan DeBiase
Meet Dylan DeBiase, a bassist, singer and songwriter who is comfortable with the traditional role of the bass, but he’s also equally comfortable stretching out and exploring. Dylan is No Treble’s reader in the spotlight for the week of October 12, 2015. Here’s his story… Bio: I’m a small town kid from upstate New York, a recent graduate of Purchase...
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (September 2015)
You’re going to want to clear your schedule, because we have an all-new top 10 bass videos list for you. These are the 10 most watched videos on No Treble last month. Thanks for watching, commenting and sharing! 1. Leo Lyons and a Double Sided Bass I’m surprised I’ve never seen this – a video that’s been out since 2010....
The Winery Dogs: Oblivion
The Winery Dog released their new album – and announced their tour – earlier this month, and the album is moving up the charts. Check out Billy Sheehan, Richie Kotzen and Mike Portnoy in this video of Hot Streak’s opening track “Oblivion”.
Jazz Legend Eddie Gomez Works with New Collaborator
Jazz bass great Eddie Gomez (Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Jack DeJohnette) has collaborated with acclaimed pianist Bob Albanese on the latter’s album, Time Remembered. Also featuring drummer Willard Dyson, the album was recorded in one night-long studio session. “It’s a record which I hope will awaken a listener’s private muse,“ Albanese said. Take a listen to the album on Soundcloud....
Peterson Tuners Introduces PitchGrabber Mobile Tuner
Peterson Tuners is bringing together hardware and mobile apps with their latest release, the PitchGrabber Mobile. The clip-on tuning pickup works by capturing you instrument’s vibration via piezo and sends the signal to your mobile tuning app via the headphone/mic input on your mobile device. The PitchGrabber Mobile can clip onto the headstock of electric basses or the bridge of...
Bass of the Week: Chowny Bass CHB-1
This week we’re checking out the Chowny CHB-1, a semi-hollow body bass with lots of flair. Designed in the UK and manufactured in China, the bass centers around a maple body and neck. It comes in a variety of flamed maple finishes as well as flat black or flat white colors, all of which are accented with 5-layer binding. Its...
Karl Clews: “Solsbury Hill” Solo Bass Cover
Karl Clews is back with another catchy solo bass pop tune cover. This time he’s given the treatment to Peter Gabriel’s “Solsbury Hill,” covering the bass line, melody and harmony all at once. Clews utilizes a variety of picking, slapping and strumming techniques to fill the song out and keep you wondering how he manages it all.