Start Playing Bass Guitar

Want to play the bass? Good choice. Of course, the bass isn't quite as widely played as the 6-string, it is just as much fun to play, if not more. The bass player forms a bridge between the rhythm section and the rest of the band. Bands that don't have bass players often sound thin and tinny, so your task is certainly important.

How, then, do you begin playing bass? Obviously, you'll need a bass. The most popular style of bass are the Fender bass guitars. Fender makes two main types of basses, the J-Bass and the P-Bass. Each of these have their own distintive tone, to be sure to listen to each before buying. There are also fancier types of basses out there, such as fretless bass guitars, but let's not worry about those right now.

You will also need a bass amp. Without one of these amps, you won't be able to hear yoursef play! When you're first starting out, you'll want what is known as a practice amp, which is a small amp designed to be used at low volumes. They are, however, too quiet to be heard over a drum kit, so you'll need a larger amp once you start performing.

So, you have the gear. Time to go learn how to play! By taking lessons as a beginner, you develop good habits right from the start. A good teacher will help you with all parts of your playing, from technique to tone. Lessons may seem pricy, but they are worth it.

So, I hope this gives you a quick idea about what it takes to learn to play the bass guitar.  It will take time to get better, but it is worth it. Once you get the hand of it, playing the bass is a blast!