harmonics

A fresh pack of standard Slinky's usually gets the job done, but they go dark so fast it's kinda turning me off of 'em. I've also tried TI's...

Interested in trying tapewounds, would like a set that's good to tap on. From what I understand, they're not as good for this as rounds are, but...

I just released a new video from my bass instrumental album "Reorient". Let me know what you think! [MEDIA]

Does anyone know how to play measure 57 of Bottesini Concerto 2? I cant find a good way, I've tried all on the G (next to impossible to intonate...

So the thing is Ibanez chose to place both half of the P and the J on my main Mikro Bass so that the pole pieces lines up exactly with where there...

I'm working on an audition and one of the charts that was sent has some strange harmonics going on. Are these playable on a standard tuned 5...

Salut tout le monde, Je me suis inscrit ici parce que je suis compositeur et j'adore la basse. J'ai presque appris à apprendre cet instrument,...

If I understand harmonics correctly, dividing the length of a string, say G, exactly between the bridge and the nut should produce primarily the...

Happy New Year everyone! Here's my take on the classic new years tune, Auld Lang Syne. Cheers, Mike [MEDIA]

I'm having some trouble with a rapid build-up of harmonics on my middle strings (six string bass but I'm not sure that's relevant given the...

I have watched videos but just can't seem to get it. I play the harmonic, but when i try to slide it it just fades out. what am i missing?

I just can't seem to get false harmonics. But I am also a bit confused on the theory of them as well. Can anyone help? Thanks!

Looks like fun. Distorted harmonics at a chosen node with a hair tie while playing "normally". [MEDIA] If I can find a longer form vid on this...

Hey people who like to talk about Bass, I have another question, this time about Strings. I got myself a new Bass (Ephiphone Thudnerbird Vintage...

So, I've recently taught myself this really funky sounding technique, and I thought I'd share it, at least a bit. I don't know who else has done...

Maybe someone can help me with the following .... When I play with my main band, I normally use either a Rick 4003 or 4004 or a Fender P bass or...

Hi, i'm new to the form and this is my first post. Its a niche subject and i'm hopping for some guidance from some of you with experience. I'm a...

Hi ! I share my last video "Postlude" by bassist / composer Sam Suggs. If you don't know him I really suggest you to look at his works !!! I love...

I'm trying to learn a song by this awesome guy. (EDIT: Found the song, 51:56, check it out it's cool.) I'd like to write it down as it helps me...

What are the weirdest techniques you know that actually work on bass too? I find a lot of videos for guitar like this on youtube, a couple of...

[ATTACH] I made a map of double bass / bass guitar neck to help me understand the positions. Does it make sense to you? If yes, feel free to use...

OK, confession time... Forgive me bass brothers and sisters for I have sinned... I know what artificial harmonics are. I know *how* to play...

[MEDIA] Just stumbled upon this demonstration. Don't know how useful it'll be for me, but should surely be fun to incorporate into my playing...

Hi . I ve got a new nice 5 string bass - warwick corvette $$ . I love it. There is just one thing I realized yesterday - on B string there are...

Hi Ya'll, Looking to restring my maple neck, Peavey T-20. Original Rw's are @ 10yr's old and sound GREAT! except the e-string is dead and lacking...

Looking for a compressor I can kick in for passages where I am using harmonics and want to make them stand out, so not always-on but more of an...

First take, on my 8 year Zoniversary. Missed 2 spots, but not bad. Enjoy. [MEDIA]

Today, I was playing around with winisd for a new cab for me. I was doing my typical attempt at best compromise of SPL/size/weight for a given...

I use my SVP-CL into a big clean power amp. My tone is not distorted but it is not ultra clean or sterile. It sounds very close to a clean SVT but...

That's it, what the title says. I wanted to tune up and adjust the string leangth yesterday and discovered that harmonics on my ninth fret are...

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some help with an issue that’s caused a lot of frustration lately. So I use the floating thumb method of muting, and...

I've been brainstorming ideas for a possible wet/dry rig. The dry portion I would like to keep the sound of my flatwounds, but for the wet side, I...

As you guys can tell from the title, I fear that Andy Irvine's demo of the old Warwick Dolphin Pro 2 video may be gone forever. I may be the only...

Hey guys, I have recently acquired an absolutely gorgeous German Warwick thumb and one thing that I have noticed is how prominent the harmonics...

I am working on the Ginastera Harp Concerto, and the bass part has two harmonic notes that I have no idea how to finger. One is an A flat above...

Hey guys I'm a newer bass player (about 8 months) and am starting to discover some serious problems in my muting technique. I have no problem...

So I will start this post off by saying that I am a flatwound guy. But Ive got some high energy pop gigs coming up so Im considering getting...

The Weird and Creepy World of String Harmonics The Weird and Creepy World of String Harmonics – Soundfly

Please recommend a fingering for the attached bars. Thanks in advance!

Hey all I've got a P-bass equipped with a Geezer Butler P-bass pickup. I love the sound of the pickup and EMG was awesome enough to hook me up...