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My 8 Biggest Bass Influences (Part 1): The Legends Who Built My Foundation

Advertisements When I posted a quick YouTube Short listing eight bassists who shaped my playing, the comments section lit up. People were tagging their own heroes: “CLIFF BURTON ❤🎸🔥🤘” “Where’s Stanley Clarke..?” “Definitely John Paul Jones should be on this list.” “Tony Levin?” “Peter Cetera — check out Chicago’s first 3 albums!” …plus names like…

Paranoid by Black Sabbath (6 Fun Facts + Bass Cover)

Advertisements When you ask someone if they know any Black Sabbath songs, nine times out of ten they’ll mention “Paranoid.” Even though the Prince of Darkness and one of the originators of heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne, has left this world, the music—and its legacy—lives on. Below are some fun facts about the iconic track Paranoid,…

Know Your Enemy – Rage Against the Machine (Bass Cover + Facts)

Advertisements As a fan of Rage Against the Machine and Tim Commerford’s bass work, “Know Your Enemy” isn’t just a political anthem — it’s a bass-driven machine. From the opening riff to the explosive bridge section, the song offers a perfect storm of gritty tone, tight syncopation, and fierce energy. As a bassist who thrives…

The Songwriting Process from a Bassist’s Perspective

Advertisements As a bassist, writing basslines is about more than just following along with the song. It’s about creating a foundation that ties everything together and gives the music its heartbeat. Here’s a glimpse into my songwriting process and how I approach crafting basslines that help bring a song to life. Listening to the Band…

6 Facts about Beat It by Michael Jackson + Bass Cover

Advertisements Released on February 21, 1983, “Beat It” is a song by Michael Jackson off his 1982 chart-topping album Thriller. With a blend of hard rock and pop, this added a new dimension to Jackson’s sound. Here are some facts about the song that you may and may not know: Songwriting and Production: Written and…

Keeping It Simple: My Current Live Bass Gear Setup

Advertisements When it comes to my bass gear, I believe in keeping things simple but effective. My setup is straightforward, reliable, and gives me the tone and power I need without any unnecessary complications. Here’s what I’m currently using: Bass Guitar: Ibanez SR305E This bass is a perfect fit for me. Its beautiful finish, heavy-duty…

Enharmonic Equivalents Lesson 2: Major Scale

Advertisements Enharmonic equivalents are a relatively easy thing to comprehend but I wanted to dig a bit deeper because there is more to it than just the same tones but different note names. Enharmonic equivalents affect the way that you write and read music. We are going to be taking a look at the major…

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Triplets

Advertisements Hello Basschicks and bassdudes! I wanted to go over a triplets lesson with you all because they are a part of music that is simple yet effective. Basically they are a set of three notes that equal one beat. The most common way that you will see them written and played is as quarter…

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Gifts for the Bassist In Your Life

Advertisements It’s that time of year again where we spend our hard earned pennies on thoughtful gifts for our loved ones. But maybe there is a person (or people) in your life that are hard to buy for. I know that in my life I am a hard one to buy for because quite frankly…

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