Difference between revisions of "Bass Guitar"
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| − | Bass guitars are typically designed like electric guitars, the difference being that usually they only have 4 strings. Bass guitars are tuned in 4ths (E-A-D-G from low to high) an octave lower than the four lowest strings of a guitar. | + | Bass guitars are typically designed like electric [[guitar|guitars]], the difference being that usually they only have 4 strings. Bass guitars are tuned in 4ths (E-A-D-G from low to high) an octave lower than the four lowest strings of a guitar. |
Can be played with either fingers (often used in older playing styles, but still common today), but can also be played with a plastic pick/plectrum. | Can be played with either fingers (often used in older playing styles, but still common today), but can also be played with a plastic pick/plectrum. | ||
Revision as of 18:19, April 18, 2007
Bass guitars are typically designed like electric guitars, the difference being that usually they only have 4 strings. Bass guitars are tuned in 4ths (E-A-D-G from low to high) an octave lower than the four lowest strings of a guitar.
Can be played with either fingers (often used in older playing styles, but still common today), but can also be played with a plastic pick/plectrum.