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History And Use Of The Bass Guitar

The bass guitar has been derived from the or graphite. A wide range of finishing is
double bass, which was used in the late applied to make it look good. IT can be
1950's. Having 4 strings, these colored or simply clear white. The work
instruments add the lower tones to a done on the body is fine engineering and
musical performance. Experimentation with delicate balances have to be maintained.
the bass had started as early as the A hot debate rages on what to call this
1920's. It wasn?t until the 50's however, instrument. For non musicians, the term
that a proper bass instrument was formed. bass guitar is common, while hard core
In the mid 20th century jazz became players like to call it electric bass or
popular. As double bass's were used those simple electric bass. Slowly but surely
days, they were often not heard due to however, this instrument has gathered a
the lack of amplification. The drums, large following which likes to use its
banjos and other instruments in the band own jargon.
drowned out the sound of the bass. Until The electric bass is a part of modern
the 1950 when the first electric bass country music, post 1970 jazz and funk.
came into existence with modern Used mainly to provide backing, it adds a
amplification techniques. depth to the music. This instrument has
The bass guitar is played like all added a whole new color to our musical
guitars with the player holding it close pleasure. In sole music particularly, the
to his body in a horizontal position. The bass guitar is effective.
strings are plucked with hand or with the Are sound effects used? Well, yes and no.
plectrum. In the 1970's, the slapping As the bass guitar sets the tone for the
technique became popular. rest of the band, sound effects are not
Today, the bass guitar ranges from 4 often used, unlike electric guitars.
strings up to 11 strings. The 5, 6 and 7 Modern bands however have started
strings providing the mid range while the experimenting with distortion units to
11 string starts from a lower than human add a new flavor to the bass and low key
hearing going up to a very high active. that they provide behind the music.
Electric bass guitar players use various As we go into a new century, electric
configurations. These changes are made by bass's become more and more popular. All
using preamplifiers and speaker sets. bands use it today to add a subtle
Signal processors are also varied to background. Many groups like U2 even use
provide new soundscapes. it to give a haunted feeling increasing
In night clubs, combo amplifiers are emotional attachment with the music.
used. These amplifiers are fixed with Newer techniques have made this
single loud speakers to make them instrument a crucial part of any musical
portable and effective. group today.
The body of the instrument can be of wood




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