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Learn to play the bass guitar

The bass guitar is the backbone of the band: it connects rhythm and harmony. The bass is easy to start on, because you often play one note at a time.

You will need

Steps

  1. Tune it

    The standard tuning is E–A–D–G from the thickest string to the thinnest.

  2. Learn to pluck

  3. Learn the left-hand position

  4. Learn where the notes are

  5. Play root notes

  6. Learn basic bass lines

  7. Play with drums

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