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Remembering Reggae Bassist Aston “Family Man” Barrett
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The Root of It All

Remembering Reggae Bassist Aston “Family Man” Barrett

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The Last Black Guitarist
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The Last Black Guitarist

In Memoriam: Genre-Shattering Bassist Richard Davis
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In Memoriam: Genre-Shattering Bassist Richard Davis

The Birth of Live Hip-Hop
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The Birth of Live Hip-Hop

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NYC jam session
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How to Survive a Jam Session—A Bassist's Guide

The Path to Perfect Pitch
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The Path to Perfect Pitch

So what if you weren’t born with perfect pitch. Here’s one way to develop your ears.

A Q&A with Bass Virtuoso Rich Brown
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A Q&A with Bass Virtuoso Rich Brown

The Toronto bassist talks inspiration and influence.

The Best Advice: Create Your Own Sound
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The Best Advice: Create Your Own Sound

Chasing big gigs and high-profile projects has its appeal, but developing an individual style is the real key to creative musical success.

Interview with Scott Colley, Part Two
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Interview with Scott Colley, Part Two

The jazz bassist returns to share the four fundamental things that every bassist should work on.

Jazz Bassist Scott Colley Talks About His Early Days
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Jazz Bassist Scott Colley Talks About His Early Days

Mastering Positions are the Root of Mastering Electric Bass
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Mastering Positions are the Root of Mastering Electric Bass

By approaching your electric bass like a string player, you’ll find easier ways to get around the fretboard.

Tips for Capturing the Best Bass Tone
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Tips for Capturing the Best Bass Tone

Don’t wait ’til mixing to get a great tone. Record your sound as best as you can to make your tracks shine.

Find the Perfect Bass Tone … for You
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Find the Perfect Bass Tone … for You

Considering all of the possibilities, there’s no one perfect bass tone. But there’s a path to finding your own sound.

Where Do Chords Really Want to Go?
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Where Do Chords Really Want to Go?

For part two of our crash course in harmony for bassists, we’re talkin’ triads.

The Fastest Course in Harmony for Bassists
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The Fastest Course in Harmony for Bassists

Bass players have a significant role in controlling how harmony is perceived, so brush up on those fundamentals.