Tuning

Lesson 2/30 | Study Time: 5 Min
Course: Funk Bass
Tuning

Tuning

It is essential for your bass to be in tune, so that the notes you play will sound correct. The main problem with tuning for most beginning bass players is that the ear is not able to determine slight differences in pitch. For this reason you should seek the aid of a teacher or an experienced bass player.

Several methods can be used to tune the bass. These include:

  • Tuning to another musical instrument (e.g., a piano or another guitar).
  • Tuning to a tuning fork or electronic tuner.
  • Tuning the bass to itself.
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Class Sessions

1- INTRODUCTION 2- The Rudiments of Music 3- The Basics of Music 4- Playing Position 5- Tuning 6- Triplets 7- The Hammer-on (marked as H) 8- The Quarter Note Rest 9- Using a Metronome 10- Music Staff 11- Tuning The Bass to Itself 12- The Pull-off (marked as P) 13- Shuffle Rhythm 14- The Right Hand 15- The Left Hand 16- Notation 17- Notes 18- Electronic Tuners 19- The Slap Technique 20- Tuning with Harmonics 21- Fretboard Diagram 22- Ghost Notes 23- The Tie 24- The Popping Effect (marked as F) 25- Open String Notes 26- Time Signatures 27- Eighth Note Slapping Grooves 28- Symbols and Abbreviations 29- Shuffle Slapping Grooves 30- Sixteenth Note Slapping Grooves

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