The strings of the standard electric bass guitar are tuned one octave below the bottom four strings of a six string guitar. Study of the PDF diagram available below will enhance your knowledge of the first five frets of the bass guitar neck. Imagine that the tuning pegs are to the left of the diagram and the bass guitar body is to the right. To view and print the PDF you may need to download the free reader from Adobe.com
Download: bass-guitar-diagram.pdf
Beat music sounded quite exciting live and very different from the 1950's onwards since they rarely used the upright bass but an electric one because it was easier transportation wise and needed less room plus it was a relative new invasion, do not forget what now is nostalgia was once modern or even avantgarde :-)
The tunes and songs listed below are presented as bass guitar TABs. Discipline yourself to use one finger per fret whenever possible and especially endeavour to use the little finger of your left hand.
Amazing Grace
Boys & Girls Come Out To Play
Frere Jacques
Greensleeves
Lavenders Blue
London Bridge
Rock A Bye Baby
Silent Night
Skip To My Lou
UK National Anthem
4 string TAB
5 string TAB
Scales Tutorial
Download: bass-guitar-diagram.pdf
Beat music sounded quite exciting live and very different from the 1950's onwards since they rarely used the upright bass but an electric one because it was easier transportation wise and needed less room plus it was a relative new invasion, do not forget what now is nostalgia was once modern or even avantgarde :-)
The tunes and songs listed below are presented as bass guitar TABs. Discipline yourself to use one finger per fret whenever possible and especially endeavour to use the little finger of your left hand.
Amazing Grace
Boys & Girls Come Out To Play
Frere Jacques
Greensleeves
Lavenders Blue
London Bridge
Rock A Bye Baby
Silent Night
Skip To My Lou
UK National Anthem
4 string TAB
5 string TAB
Scales Tutorial
