Skip to contentFret markers, or those dots you see on the fretboard of a guitar or bass, just always seem to be there. Often, they become a part of the neck that we don’t even really see unless we’re actively inspecting them. But, what are fret markers for? How important are they to everyday bass or guitar playing?Fret markers actually “mark” specific frets on the fretboard of a guitar or bass to help quickly navigate as you move up and down the neck. They’re especially helpful when learning how to play, or when playing faster or more intricate songs or solos. They can also be used as a...…Skip to contentFret markers, or those dots you see on the fretboard of a guitar or bass, just always seem to be there. Often, they become a part of the neck that we don’t even really see unless we’re actively inspecting them. But, what are fret markers for? How important are they to everyday bass or guitar playing?Fret markers actually “mark” specific frets on the fretboard of a guitar or bass to help quickly navigate as you move up and down the neck. They’re especially helpful when learning how to play, or when playing faster or more intricate songs or solos. They can also be used as a...WW…

Skip to contentLearning to play bass guitar is a lot like learning to write fiction or poetry. We don’t learn the rules of grammar and good writing just to know the rules. There’s something a lot more important behind it. We learn the rules of language so that we can communicate more effectively. In other words, we don’t learn the rules for the sake of learning the rules. Learning how to play bass guitar is exactly the same.While learning the rules of music might be boring and confusing sometimes, it’s almost always worth the effort. In the long run, structured learning will actually speed...…Skip to contentLearning to play bass guitar is a lot like learning to write fiction or poetry. We don’t learn the rules of grammar and good writing just to know the rules. There’s something a lot more important behind it. We learn the rules of language so that we can communicate more effectively. In other words, we don’t learn the rules for the sake of learning the rules. Learning how to play bass guitar is exactly the same.While learning the rules of music might be boring and confusing sometimes, it’s almost always worth the effort. In the long run, structured learning will actually speed...WW…

Skip to contentWhen you’ve listened to enough bands, you learn the roles each instrument plays to produce a rich, musical tapestry. The drums drive the band; the keyboard and guitars flesh out the harmony, and the vocals or horns often carry the melody. Then there’s the bass. It’s the foundation, the harmonic grounding. Bass is the engine that, coupled with the drums, defines a band’s groove.It takes immense skill and musicianship to master the role of a bass player. Now, add vocal abilities on top of that, and you have something of a musical savant. Carrying a band vocally while holding...…Skip to contentWhen you’ve listened to enough bands, you learn the roles each instrument plays to produce a rich, musical tapestry. The drums drive the band; the keyboard and guitars flesh out the harmony, and the vocals or horns often carry the melody. Then there’s the bass. It’s the foundation, the harmonic grounding. Bass is the engine that, coupled with the drums, defines a band’s groove.It takes immense skill and musicianship to master the role of a bass player. Now, add vocal abilities on top of that, and you have something of a musical savant. Carrying a band vocally while holding...WW…