The double bass or simply the bass (and numerous other names) is the largest and lowest-pitched bowed string instrument in the modern symphony orchestra. It is a transposing instrument and is ...

Iowa City's Chris Threlkeld-Wiegand is known in prominent nationwide orchestral circles for his exquisitely crafted string ...

Here we’re going to look at a couple of different approaches, and both use DAW bass instruments. 1. Electric bass played fingerstyle rather than with a pick produces a solid sustained sound that ...

Similar to how the treble clef allows you to notate musical notes in the upper registers, a bass clef communicates lower-pitched notes for instruments and voices that use the lower registers.

The musician discusses his history, his ever-evolving playing style, and why his solo career validates his creative ...

But together with the drums, the bass drives the beat of the song, at the same time providing the harmonic foundation. It helps set the stage for the singer and solo instruments. The bassist’s ...