Bassist

Singing while playing guitar or piano, or any other combination of vocals and an instrument for that matter, all comes down to high-level multitasking. While for some the thought alone can cause nightmares, anyone can learn to do it. Start by asking yourself two questions: 1) Can I sing? and 2) Can I play an instrument? If your answer to both questions is “yes”, then you can also do both at the same time. It’s a really just a matter of practice, practice and mostly, practicing both individually.

Even though Silent Night is just around the corner, that doesn’t mean the special guitarist or bassist in your life has to be silent as well! This list of ten affordable gift ideas is sure to put the happy in Happy Christmas for any guitar or bass player! Best of all, some of these gift ideas cost less than ten pounds!

If you want to become a bassist, you’re probably already aware that the bass guitar is one of the most important instruments in any band. It may not always be that noticeable, but it’s almost always there. How do you get started on bass guitar though? Which model should you choose? And what else do you need? In this blog, we’ll answer these questions and more.

If you’ve already taken a good look through the large selection of bass guitars we have on offer, you may have come across Fender’s legendary Precision and Jazz bass models. What are the differences between the two and which one is right for you? We’re a fan of both of these iconic models (as well as lots of other bass guitars, of course!) and in this blog, we’ll be taking a closer look at both of them.

No matter whether you play an acoustic or an electric guitar, it’s unlikely to sound very good unless it’s in tune. But just how do you tune a guitar? If you’re not sure exactly how to do it, this blog will give you a couple of different methods. And best of all, it’s quite easy.  

Listening to a guitar that’s not in tune is about as pleasant as hearing someone run their fingernails down a chalkboard. No matter how well you can play, it’s unlikely to sound good unless your instrument is properly tuned. These days, tuning your instrument couldn’t be easier, especially if you use a device like a clip-on tuner. But, how do they work and what are some of the differences between models? Read on to find out more.