So you chose the Electric bass ... now what?
Obtaining an instrument.
You have THREE options: 1) You can rent a school instrument for a donation of $50 for maintenance and repair or 2) You can rent an instrument from a third party or 3) You can purchase an instrument. (Please seek a recommendation from Ms. B before purchasing.) |
What supplies do you need?
*Replacement strings *Cleaning cloth *Bass strap *Cable *Tuner For At Home Practice: *Amp *Music Stand |
HOW TO TUNE A BASS GUITAR WITH AN ELECTRONIC TUNER
When you’re going to play your bass guitar with a band or another instrument, you need to be sure that you’re all tuned to the same reference pitch. Using an electronic tuner is by far the easiest way to tune your bass. Modern tuners have a display that lets you see exactly where your string is (pitchwise), whether it’s sharp (too high) or flat (too low), and what note you’re closest to.
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how to tune the Bass |
Bass Tuning notes |
Step 1: Buy a tuner.
Okay, okay! Maybe that goes without saying, but keep in mind that you want to use a tuner that can register the low bass frequencies. Not all tuners can hear bass notes well. |
Step 2: Plug your bass into the tuner via the cable.
This is the same electric cord that you use to connect your bass to your amplifier. |
Step 3: Strike an open string and let it ring.
Remember, low frequencies travel very slowly, and the tuner needs time to read the note. |
Step 4: Tune the string until the needle (or light) of the tuner is in the middle of the display, indicating that the string is in tune.
Make sure to check that the pitch indicator shows the correct note for the string (E, A, D, G), or you may find that the G string is in perfect tune with G#, which is way out of tune with what the G string is supposed to sound like. |
HERE'S SOME USEFUL STUFF
Introdution to BassBasic overview of the electric bass.
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Basic Tuning LessonInstructions on how to tune the electric bass and reviews tuning terminology.
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PluckingReviews techniques and methods on how to pluck with the right hand.
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FrettingReviews the left hand techniques and methods to play more efficiently.
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First NotesThe first few notes on the bass.
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Co-ordinating left and right handsDeveloping hand eye coordination.
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Major ScaleUnderstanding how scales are played on the bass.
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Bass and the major ScaleHow to use scales to play the bass.
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The 12 Major ScalesPlaying the 12 Major Scales on the bass.
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