Why You Should Learn The Bass Guitar
When looking for an instrument to play, the first thing that seems to come to mind is the piano for most people. And while the piano can be a great instrument to start on, there are some other “foundational” instruments that are just as cool and can be played in many styles of music. One instrument that gets overlooked far too much is the bass guitar. So, here are some reasons why your young musician should pick up the bass guitar.
It’s easy to get started with Bass Guitar Lessons.
The Bass guitar is one of the instruments that play a melody, so there are very few finger twisting chords to learn and try to fit into songs. The bass primarily uses notes. So, you press down with your left hand fingers and pluck with your right. Congratulations, you’re playing bass!
There are endless combinations of “cool”
The Bass guitar is usually an ensemble instrument offering lower note support for the rest of the group. So, it plays under all the other chords. However, it’s usually an instrument whose sound stands out among the group. That being the case, the bass player commands the overall sound and can experiment with different bass notes under the chords going on over it. This creates an amazing sound and can completely change the dynamic of a song simply because of the bass player’s creativity.
Leads to a higher understanding of music
Since the bass player is usually playing a single note and helping the drummer keep the time for the whole group, the bass is an essential part of the music, which can also create some repetition. However, many bass players use this to search for more to do within their groove, which leads them to all kinds of music because bass lines and grooves are found everywhere. This can help your little bass player become well rounded with all styles of music and open minded to cultures, sounds and people.
All things considered, the bass is an amazing instrument, with an important purpose and with endless possibilities. They are usually the coolest of the cool, and among the most knowledgeable members of the band. It’s an instrument that you should definitely encourage your daughter or son to give a shot. I’m sure they won’t regret it.
