How to Play Electric Bass Guitar for Newbies

May 17, 2010 - PRLog -- Before learning how to play this stringed instrument, the first thing you have to master are the various parts and how it works if you wanna be a good electric bass guitar player.

Xaviera Arata Editor of the  Learn To Play The Guitar  website -- http://www.LearnToPlayTheGuitar.tv -- pointed out;

“…If you have been playing the guitar already, then this is nothing new…” Added Xaviera Arata

For the complete newbie, here is a simple tutorial for you.

Strings

The electric bass guitar relies on the vibration of its strings in order to generate sounds. It has four strings which has varying note value. E is the thickest of the four and is nearest to your chest when playing. A is slightly thinner and the second closest to your chest. D is thinner and further away from your body. G is the thinnest of them all and is nearest to the ground.

Frets

If the strings separate the electric bass guitar from left to right, frets are the metal strips that divide the instrument into top and bottom sections. The strings and frets comprise the guitar neck. By positioning your fingers on a note between a couple of frets, you will be able to produce a note. The higher the fret, the higher the sound. As you go up one fret, the note produced is a half-step higher.

Proper Handling of the Instrument

For some people, proper handling of the electric bass guitar is perhaps the easiest thing to learn. However, you need to learn the proper handling because there is a tendency for some people to develop bad habits when it comes to playing the electric bass guitar. Improper holding can lead to back and shoulder problems.

Whether you are playing sitting down or standing up, it is always advisable to use a guitar strap. This will help prevent back and shoulder problems while at the same time giving your hands freedom in moving up and down the fret.

Adjust your strap so that you will become comfortable. Check if your guitar is at the same level with your belly button. Keep your back straight and do not slouch or bend when playing.

If you play right-handed, the headstock should be positioned to the left. Otherwise, position the headstock to the right. Make sure that E is nearest to your chest and G should be closest to the ground.

Finally, the hand that you will use for fretting should gently grip the neck of the guitar. The thumb should rest behind the guitar neck, supporting your hand while the remaining fingers should float above the strings.

“…This is the first thing that you need to learn before you can master the art of how to play the electric bass guitar…” Added Xaviera Arata

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