The Bass Guitar?

Question

1. Is it played only one note at a time?

2. Is is easier to play than the regular electric or acoustic guitar?

3. Does it sound better as an electric bass or an acoustic bass?

4. What is the best electric and/or acoustic brand to buy a bass guitar within the prices of $100-$250?

Thanks a ton! I am very much intrested into playing the bass guitar. I now play a J.Reynolds electric guitar.

Answer 1

1) it's played one note at a time, but you could play more if you are fancy.



2) i think it does not matter



3) i have both version, an acoustic sounds more "acoustic" than an electric.



4) for the $$, try a squier. i also recommend the epiphone les paul bass.

Answer 2

Yes, the bass is usually played one note at a time and some the notes may be repetitive according to the song. Some people call these "runs".



It could be easier to play than a regular guitar because you are only playing one note but it requires someone who is very familiar with harmony and the fundamentals of music because the base does not play the melody and usually isn't always playing.



Electric or acoustic is a matter of preference and the type of other instruments used. Acoustic bass is usually a stand-up bass. It looks like a violin on steroids. Electric bass is more commone with most groups.



Most basses are reasonably priced. Fender is probably one of the most common.



Don't take the bass lightly. It isn't easy to tune if you don't have a formal education in music and it requires someone with a good ear and above average skills.

Answer 3

The bass is awesome!



1. Many rhythm parts performed on bass use one note. Have you ever listened to a chord of very low-pitched notes? The sound is terrible! However, the bass guitar offers more than just very-low pitched notes, and chords can be used.



2. For me, the bass is easier to play because of the extra spacing between strings. However, if you plan to play complicated rhythms, just beware that the spacing between the frets is longer than guitar in most cases. There is an instrument called the Ashbory base that has an 18" fingerboard--it's quite tiny!



3. Both electric and acoustic basses sound good. It depends on the kind of music you wish to play. Electric basses will often be able to produce many different kinds of tones (especially with an active electronics system), while the acoustic bass can be somewhat more limited--though in themselves, they have gotten more complicated and often include equalizers.



4. You could go for Squire basses, but Rogue basses are good (and cheap!) as well. Or, you always have the option of going with a good (but overlooked) generic brand, such as Johnson. Such instruments are available at http://www.instrumentalley.com



I hope this helped to clear things up! Don't miss out on the bass guitar--it's one of the most overlooked positions in a band, but it's definitely one of the most important.

Answer 4

1. Slap bass does not have to be played one note at a time. You can make chords (e.g. Justin Chancellor) from tool. Although, it make seem a lot of bassists play one note at a time, you don't have to. Look at Jaco Pastorious or Victor Wooten. Different styles call for different applications.



2. Bass guitar is easier to learn in the beginning because you can play single notes and make something sound decent - unlike guitar where unless you know some chords, you don't have much. Bass techniques can get very difficult (slap, thumping, etc.) However, it's really hard to compare two instruments that mean seem a lot alike, but don't have much in common.



3. Sound is completely up to personal preference. Like I said before, different styles call for different applications. If you're playing a Sunday service then you probably wouldn't be rocking out a half-stack rig with your electric... But then again, you wouldn't be playing a noisy club with an acoustic either.



4. Ibanez normally had decently priced guitars that are of quality for beginners. I'd check that line out.

Answer 5

1. Mostly, but chords are used. Listen to some Victor Wooten and you'll see what you can do with those.



2. That depends on what you are playing! :) It is slighly easier to start on since there are less strings and they are farther apart.



3. Acoustic bass sounds good but is much harder to play.



4. For that price range I would say Fender squire jazz bass.



Bass rocks!

Answer 6

Bass is single notes no chords pretty easy

Answer 7

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