I finally learned to accept and understand the eighth note. It only took 10 years, but I finally get it. "What are you talking about, Mike?" I'm taking about playing simpler, more tasteful bass lines. Bass lines that are less flair and more function. Bass lines that have a special nuance about them rather than a need to impress with hundreds of notes a second. One Day While … [Read more...] about Column: What Makes a Good Bass Line?
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Copying Famous Bass Players: Should You Do It, Too?
When it comes to originality, should you model your bass playing style after your musical heroes copy famous bass players' work? The question of influence and modeling are things that come up often in music and in business. Musicians share who inspired them and who they were influenced by. Business executives turn to mentors and share who infuenced their particular business … [Read more...] about Copying Famous Bass Players: Should You Do It, Too?