The Ultimate Bassist Gift Guide for the Holidays

The holiday season brings the joy of gifting, especially for the musicians in your life. Whether they pluck the bass guitar or indulge in other musical endeavors, finding the perfect gift can light up their musical journey. Here’s a curated collection of gifts catering to the diverse needs and preferences of bass guitarists and musicians…

November 24, 2023

The Lowdown Showdown: Comparing 4-String and 5-String Bass Guitars

In the world of bass guitars, the choice between a 4-string and a 5-string instrument is not just a matter of string count. It’s a decision that can significantly impact your playing style, musical versatility, and even your wallet. In this guide, I will explain the differences between these two types of bass guitars, from…

November 16, 2023

Making Your Bass Guitar Sound Low and Heavy: Downtuning vs. Drop Tuning

Downtuning and drop tuning are two distinct techniques used for altering the pitch and sound of a bass guitar. While they share some similarities, they serve different purposes and create different effects. Let’s explore the differences between downtuning and drop tuning for the bass guitar.

November 8, 2023

Guide to Buying Your First Bass Guitar

Bass guitar is the heartbeat of many genres, from rock to funk to jazz. It can be very overwhelming with different brands and types of basses on the market. Fret not (pun intended), as I’m here to guide you through the process of selecting the ideal bass guitar. Set Your Budget Before anything else, decide…

October 7, 2023

Exploring the Dark and Controversial Rammstein song ‘Mein Teil’ – Behind the Song (BTS) with Basschick

Welcome back to another exciting episode of “Behind the Song with Basschick.” Today, we dive deep into the unsettling yet fascinating world of Rammstein’s “Mein Teil.” Be warned, this song isn’t for the faint of heart, as it delves into dark and disturbing themes. If you’re easily disturbed or have young ones around, this might…

September 5, 2023

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Create Amazing Basslines and Progressions with Modes – Lesson 2

Hello Basschicks and Bassdudes! New post is live on Bass Musician Magazine talking about modes! Create Amazing Basslines and Progressions with Modes – Lesson 2 In the second modes lesson I am going to be showing you the modes across 1, 2 and 3 strings utilizing the C Major scale.

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February 24, 2020

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Modes

Modes are easier than you think. I remember when I first learned modes and not understanding what they were and how they worked. Boy was I overthinking it! The modes were derived from ancient Greek music dating back to the Middle Ages. Each “mode” of the major scale has a different sound but with all…

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October 8, 2017

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The Ultimate Bassist Gift Guide for the Holidays

The Lowdown Showdown: Comparing 4-String and 5-String Bass Guitars

Making Your Bass Guitar Sound Low and Heavy: Downtuning vs. Drop Tuning

Guide to Buying Your First Bass Guitar

Exploring the Dark and Controversial Rammstein song ‘Mein Teil’ – Behind the Song (BTS) with Basschick

12 Reasons Why You Should Learn Two-Octave Scales!

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Create Amazing Basslines and Progressions with Modes – Lesson 2

Modes