Is this true? Only open strings on metal?

[Pauly 4001]

Well, that covers B,E,A,D, & G (assuming a 5 string), which actually could work for a lot of songs. I guess if you want to play in a key other than G or Em, though, then you’d need to use a capo.

That must explain this thing:

 

[Paul New]

No way! Metal bassists don't use all the open strings. It ain't jazz!

 

[Obese Chess]

What?

 

[fhm555]

Ill let this speak for itself.....

I never realized there were so many strings on a bass!!

 

[swarfrat]

Back in the days of rec.music.makers.bass there was a tale of a band not allowed to take breaks, Gloria, and a urinal. I couldn't find it the last time I searched, but I bet it's still out there

 

[RichardW]

Crap, I use everything EXCEPT open strings. There goes the last 20 years.

This. I generally try to avoid playing open strings. It makes those rare times I do that much more special.

 

[lermgalieu]

 

[MF-Winzlow]

I recommend that the guy in the video go STRINGLESS and see if that improves his "metal" technique...I suspect it will at least improve his sound...

 

[lfmn16]

Hey guys so i'm saving money for my first bass and I've been looking at bass technic videos and other videos about bass. I came across this video and in the video he says that you can play only open strings for metal? I'm not sure if i understood correctly. On his covers he only plays open strings and doesn't do any fretting. As someone that doesn't even play yet, is this correct? I've never seen this before.

Thank you guys.

You will see many very stupid things on the internet. This is one of them.

 

[kentiki]

What's the best open string for metal?

 

[Black Out Jazz]

What's the best open string for metal?

Flat torts.

 

[Tosh]

Definition of open string
: a string in stairs having its upper edge cut to fit underneath the steps, and its ends overlapping the edge

that's Heavy Metal - overlapping the edge

 

[Herrick]

Funny thread. Thanks to the OP and to those who responded with serious replies.

 

[RodneyM]

Yes! Yes, it's true.
And it's about time you found out.

 

[Rip Van Dan]

If you use altered tunings, anything is possible.

Still would be only 4 notes though...

 

[beniciaboy]

Hey guys so i'm saving money for my first bass and I've been looking at bass technic videos and other videos about bass. I came across this video and in the video he says that you can play only open strings for metal? I'm not sure if i understood correctly. On his covers he only plays open strings and doesn't do any fretting. As someone that doesn't even play yet, is this correct? I've never seen this before.





Thank you guys.

Remember, ANYONE can make a YouTube video

 

[Sid Fang]

With enough strings and mastery of harmonics, many things are possible. But that doesn't make them less silly.

 

[swarfrat]

With enough strings and mastery of harmonics, many things are possible. But that doesn't make them less silly.

That's how an entire family of instruments works.

 

[danbones]

ok so who here plays in the pocket and who here is a total hot dog?

because i am a conceited show off and i need whoever is going on stage after me that i’m better than them.

 

[Sid Fang]

That's how an entire family of instruments works.

And some of them can be pretty badass. But not for metal bass parts.