Bassists don’t always get the credit they deserve. Here are 10 examples of rock bassists eeking out a moment to let their brilliance shine through.
Tag: rhythm section
The Day the Music Died, and 4 More Band Tragedies of the 20th Century
One of the most significant tragedies in the history of rock ‘n’ roll, and certainly…
Can Descending Chords Ever Sound Happy?
Descending melodies and progressions often sound sad, but one of the most resoundingly happy songs ever, Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back” begs to differ.
Recognizing Jazz Idioms in Modern-Day Rhythms
By Emanuel Harrold As I go out and listen to new music on a daily…
Using Effects to Transform the Sonic Contours of Your Electronic Drum Pad
Musicians today use audio effects for literally everything. Guitarists, keyboardists, vocalists, saxophonists, you name it.…
5 Stick Bag Essentials for the Gigging Drummer
Image above courtesy of Soundfly’s free course Get Into the Groove: Funk, designed to help you…
How to Use Polyrhythms to Create a Perfect Beat
We’ve all felt it before: four-on-the-floor fatigue. That feeling when you’ve listened to too much music…
Rhythm Section Essentials Workshop: Adding Flavor to Your Groove with Percussion
In most production and ensemble settings these days, auxiliary percussion is used primarily to add extra…
Rhythm Section Essentials Workshop: “Locking in” with Bass and Drums
Video still from Soundfly’s new free series Writing Funk Grooves for Drums and Bass. In…
6 Songs That Prove Otis Spann Sold His Soul to the Devil, Too
Blues legend has it that at the corner of Highway 61 and Highway 49 in…