Demystifying, Understanding, and Appreciating the Electric Bass.
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| Title: | Demystifying, Understanding, and Appreciating the Electric Bass. |
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| Alternate Title: | Démystifier, comprendre et apprécier la basse électrique. |
| Authors: | Vitale, John L.1 |
| Source: | Canadian Music Educator / Musicien Educateur au Canada. 2022, Vol. 63 Issue 4, p20-28. 9p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Music teachers, *Teacher educators, Bass guitarists, Popular music, Bands (Musical groups), Bass guitar |
| Abstract (English): | This year marks a milestone for me - 40 years of playing the electric bass. As a veteran performer and music teacher educator, I would like to offer my professional and personal perspectives on all things electric bass. Specifically, I would like to address the following four questions: (i) Why have electric bass players garnered such an undesirable reputation?(ii) What function does the electric bass serve in pop music? (iii) Does the electric bass have a role in Concert Band? and (iv) What are some practical tips for beginner bass players? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (French): | Cette année marque une étape importante pour moi - cela fait 40 ans que je joue de la basse électrique. En tant qu'interprète chevronné et formateur auprès des futurs professeurs de musique, j'aimerais vous faire part de mon point de vue professionnel et personnel sur tout ce qui concerne la basse électrique. Plus précisément, j'aimerais aborder les quatre questions suivantes: (i) Pourquoi les bassistes électriques ont-ils une si mauvaise réputation? (ii) Quel est le rôle de la basse électrique dans la musique populaire? (iii) La basse électrique a-t-elle un rôle à jouer au sein des ensembles d'harmonie? et (iv) Quels sont les conseils pratiques à donner aux bassistes débutants? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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