Bass Guitar
The bass guitar or electric bass is similar in appearance to the guitar but with a longer neck and only 4 to 6 strings. It is usually tuned one octave lower than the four lowest pitched strings of the guitar and is played with the fingers or thumb, by plucking, slapping, popping, tapping, thumping or picking the strings with the right hand, while the left hand presses the strings on the neck to change the tones or notes. Like the electric guitar, the bass guitar is plugged into an amplifier and speaker for live performances. While bass lines vary widely from one style of music to another, the role of a bassist, to anchor the harmonic framework and establish the beat, is one of the most important jobs there is.
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Teachers that teach Bass Guitar
Ford Giesbrecht
Ford’s teaching style is about finding the individual’s pace while taking them in the direction they want to go. When not teaching Ford can be found playing solo guitar every Friday night at Dos Reales, Stanwood – a position held since 2010, as well as other venues in the area.