BASS TIPS FROM THE BEST
Watch these three videos where Pete Wilson (or Dr Pete as we know him) shows you a few of the techniques used by some of the best Bass players in the world. We particularly like Pete’s words of wisdom, that to be as good as some of these players you need “Years of practice, tons of talent...” but don’t let that stop you from having a go, and Pete’s just the man to help you. |
| Learn to play like Bass legend, Anthony Jackson Some of you may not be familiar with Anthony Jackson’s playing but chances are you will have heard him on one of the thousands of sessions he played on. He’s a master of finger style and pick playing. Watch Pete take you through another technique used often by Anthony, palm muting. Read more on Anthony Jackson here: Click here |
John Entwistle- Bass player from The Who. If you like Rock ‘n Roll bassists – look no further than John “The Ox” Entwistle. Pete talks you through how you might go about getting somewhere near the famous sound of The Who’s bass player. Check out our multiplayer version of “My Generation” Read more about John Entwistle here: click here |
One of the, if not THE biggest influence on the bass guitar, Jaco Pastorius was a pioneer of the electric bass and made it do things, which had never been heard before. See here how to get on the right track to achieving his legendary tone. Read more about Jaco here: Click here |
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Like many other British bands of the '90s, Supergrass' musical roots lie in the infectiously catchy punk-pop of the Buzzcocks and the Jam, as well as the post-punk pop of Madness and the traditional Brit-pop of the Kinks and Small Faces.