Tag Archives: bass guitar

Should I Take Up Bass Guitar and Can I Sing Lead Vocals in a Band and Play Bass?

Jul 27th, 2011

Should I Take Up Bass Guitar and Can I Sing Lead Vocals in a Band and Play Bass?

What’s this week’s lead guitar question? Let’s dive straight in… Question: I can already play every main electric guitar chord and i can read guitar tab should I take up bass because I like the sound of bass better and it looks a lot easier to play also should i take lessons and If i was [...]

Is Bass Guitar,lead/rhythem Guitar Easy to Learn?

Jul 1st, 2011

Is Bass Guitar,lead/rhythem Guitar Easy to Learn?

What a great lead guitar question: Question: Basically, I record my own death metal drums and vocals, and would really like to learn bass guitar and rhythem/lead guitar so I could edit it together and make a one man song. Any links or YouTube channels you could suggest would be great too. Thanks in advance. Answer: Bass [...]

Can I Use a Guitar Lead for Bass?

Jun 29th, 2011

Can I Use a Guitar Lead for Bass?

Keep the lead guitar questions coming! I liked this one: Question: I have a bass guitar and a bass amp, but a guitar lead. Answer: No problem. I have seen special bass guitar cables that are somehow different to compensate for the lower frequencies, but I think it’s probably just a waste of money for most [...]

Is It Common to Go from Bass Guitar to Lead or Rhyme Guitar?

Mar 28th, 2011

Is It Common to Go from Bass Guitar to Lead or Rhyme Guitar?

What’s this week’s question? Let’s dive straight in… Question: Is It Common to Go from Bass Guitar to Lead or Rhyme Guitar? Answer: As from personal experience, I can admit after talking to friends who have done the same, yes it is common.

Can You Play Lead Guitar, Ryhthm Guitar, and Bass Guitar in One Song?

Jan 13th, 2011

Can You Play Lead Guitar, Ryhthm Guitar, and Bass Guitar in One Song?

What’s this week’s lead guitar question? Let’s dive straight in… Question: Not like 1 person doing it obviously 3 people, but is it possible to have that much guitar in one song? Wasn’t aware that there was a jazz guitar Answer: That describes the majority of the Beatles’ output. George on lead, John on rhythm, Paul on bass.

Can I Play Lead on Bass Guitar?

Dec 11th, 2010

Can I Play Lead on Bass Guitar?

Well here’s a question I just had to answering straight away: Question: I was just wondering if I could play lead on bass. And is there any musician that does that? Answer: To do so, you need to be very proficient on the instrument. It is common in jazz to have the bass player take a solo. [...]

What is More Difficult to Play Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar or Drums?

Sep 18th, 2010

What is More Difficult to Play Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar or Drums?

This week’s question is a good one. Let’s have a look: Question: What is More Difficult to Play Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar or Drums? Answer: As a person who has tried them all im going to say, when your starting out guitar is harder to grasp than drums but as time goes on and things develop [...]

Does the Singer Play Bass Guitar or Lead Guitar in a Band Usually?

May 30th, 2010

Does the Singer Play Bass Guitar or Lead Guitar in a Band Usually?

Keep the lead guitar questions coming! I liked this one: Question: Does the Singer Play Bass Guitar or Lead Guitar in a Band Usually? Answer: Singers usually play guitar, but I’ve seen bands that have a bassist being the lead singer. It’s a bit harder playing bass and singing at the same time because your rhythm has [...]

Is Bass Guitar Easier to Learn Than Lead Guitar ?

Apr 3rd, 2009

Is Bass Guitar Easier to Learn Than Lead Guitar ?

What’s this week’s question? Let’s dive straight in… Question: Is Bass Guitar Easier to Learn Than Lead Guitar ? Answer: Not necessarily, The bass usually alternates between the melody and root note of each chord. It still requires either learning to read music or a natural sense of what note to play. Some bass [...]