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    Why do so many 5 & 6 string players NEVER use their low B?

    As Groove Doctor said, it’s there when you need it. It’s helpful if you 1) play out a lot, 2) play a variety of genres, 3) cover pop music, 4) work with horns, 5) work with vocalists who tend to sing in B or F# or Eb. As a musical arranger, I sometimes find it frustrating when a bass player...
  2. studlauf

    Why do so many 5 & 6 string players NEVER use their low B?

    As Groove Doctor said, it’s there when you need it. It’s helpful if you 1) play out a lot, 2) play a variety of genres, 3) cover pop music, 4) work with horns, 5) work with vocalists who tend to sing in B or F# or Eb. As a musical arranger, I sometimes find it frustrating when a bass player...