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
- A bass guitar
- An amplifier and cable, or a headphone amp
- A tuner
- A strap
Steps
Tune it
The standard tuning is E–A–D–G from the thickest string to the thinnest.
Learn to pluck
Learn the left-hand position
Learn where the notes are
Play root notes
Learn basic bass lines
Play with drums
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