I was clueless, lost, had no charts (no music written out, couldn't read it if it were), no idea how to play walking bass lines, no harmonic sense, and… you get the idea. I'd struggle to find a note here and there that would pass through what they were doing. It was ...
When you’re starting out and learning how to play bass guitar (or any instrument for that matter), playing might feel a bit awkward. That’s why it’s important to familiarize yourself with the different parts of the bass guitar and what functions they serve. This will serve as a solid...
In lesson 22 of how to play a jazz solo I explain how to decipher the lead sheets in Real Books. Lesson 27: too much information If you’ve ever written a letter of complaint you’ll know that there is one basic ground rule to ensure a positive outcome: be concise and stick to the...
Jazz bassist/music theory expert Adam Neely is a wonderful artist to listen to to help you do think outside the box. In his videos he talks about the effective use of musical space, how to build walking basslines, and even gives some unusual songwriting prompt ideas. One prominent example...
Notes are represented by numbers that tell you which frets to play. Every bass string is represented by four horizontal lines, with the lowest E string on the bottom and the highest G string on the top. To make things easier, unlike normal bass guitar tabs, Yousician also uses color-...
Urban legend claims that if you play Pink Floyd’s classic album while watching “The Wizard of Oz,” there’s an incredible synchronicity. Here are the results.
Chapter 1 – Things To Keep In Mind 1.1. Benefits of Learning How To Play the Piano – 7 Reasons If you’re still not sure whether the piano is the right instrument for you, we’ve gathered some piano facts that might affect your decision. ...
They are also good board games where you need to avoid some danger or some trouble. This is real fun for children and another great advantage is the time spent with parents. Board games are great for kids because they give them the opportunity to learn through play. In this way, the ...
Want to learn how to play the piano? You’ve come to the right place!With 88 keys, a rich history, and many associated celebrities, the piano can be an intimidating instrument. But it’s also an accessible one. Anyone can learn the piano at any age and have hours of fun on it....
our narrator comes clean with the sobering lyric, "I don't have a husband, he don't play the trombone" before pleading, "I need to borrow money to pay this lawyer and Charlie hey, I'll be eligible for parole come Valentine's Day." For the uninitiated, this is the off-beat ...