Forum: Theory

i was wondering how you make punk rock bass lines?

Help..how can i make a new groove or improve my style of playing? because i noticed everytime i pick up my bass it still sounds so dry and...

Novice here. I'm trying to see if there is a 'formula', so to speak, to know when a 'bass line' is appropriate? Example: D/F# Jack...

Hi bass dogs, new member here. Just got my first bass - aluminum neck Kramer. Sounds great. Anyone know of any good intermediate books/ videos for...

I usually can read regular scales, but i downloaded some ebooks were i really can't figure it out .. O.o help please I downloaded the manuals from...

Hello, I'm new to this site and relatively new too playing the bass, and I was wondering about bass effects and their...affects. Such as, could I use...

Ok, if on the music staff, it says to play the E note, how do I know whether to play the open E string, the E string 12th fret, etc?

Hi everyone, I want to get a good music theory book and I'd like to get your opinion on the matter, so which book do u consider best?

Hey guys, Just wondering what your secrets are to play great in an audition. I might be going to one. Kinda pop-punk type of music.. thanks,...

how do the majority of bass players play metal? how do you make a bass line sound like metal?

Hey, I need help with Scale and Arpeggio constructions is it like this ? Chromatic. H H H H H H H etc, or is it somethin else? I was asked...

Can somebody give me a good explanation of how this chord progression works and/or where I can get more layman's info? I've been playing for 17...

Does anyone know of a good bass lesson book? Every beginner book that I have found has the tab written in along with the actual music, which is what...

Hi guys, I' ve been slapping and plucking alot lately with my Squire Vintage Modified '70s Jazz Bass. Does this cause the strings to be out of...

howtoplaybass.co.uk this is a website I made for bassist so they can have axes to free online infomation ad also free bass lessons hope they help...

I'm looking for a book that will help me learn the bass clef as well as theory, i.e: Scales on the fretboard and modes etc..... What do you all...

Hey guys. I've been playing bass for about 1 1/2 years and I don't know the different keys very well. (i.e Dorian, Ionian, etc.) I've had a...

i'm just getting started with this progression business and would appreciate a bit of advice.here goes.... over a reggae drumbeat i'm playing...