Let's spread some musical misinformation

[GwenOnBass]

Pro Tip: increase the tempo as you increase volume.

 

[PillO]

When Geezer Butler was young, he accidentally cut off his fingertips....no - wait..

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Geezer Butler did actually work as a butler before joining Black Sabbath.

 

[rtslinger]

If there are more than one bass player in your neighborhood you cancel each other out so none of you will be able to join a band, so you know what has to be done ha ha ha

 

[PillO]

If a prog rock band writes a song without at least two time changes, they are removed from the rock and roll hall of fame, or lose their nomination if they have not yet been inducted.

 

[Jay2U]

If there are more than one bass player in your neighborhood you cancel each other out so none of you will be able to join a band, so you know what has to be done ha ha ha

Bassist density is being dealt with by the bass mobsters.

 

[Jay2U]

If a prog rock band writes a song without at least two time changes, they are removed from the rock and roll hall of fame, or lose their nomination if they have not yet been inducted.

They'll also lose their gigs.

 

[PillO]

Bassist density is being dealt with by the bass mobsters.

 

[Jay2U]

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[pklima]

Verdi's opera "Nabucco" was originally called "Nabisco" but he was sued by an ambitious bakery owner, who had big plans to export his crackers and other snacks to America.

 

[rtslinger]

remember kids the fatter the strap, the fatter your tone will be.

 

[PillO]

Dave Mustaine has two side projects. The first is as the rhythm guitar player in Gwar and the other he performs in drag under the pseudonym Liona Boyd.

 

[ZenG]

There are many types of Tone:-

Bedroom tone
Live Gig tone
Recording tone
Multi-effects pedal tone
Bathroom tone
Basement tone
"I'm playing in our R.V." tone
Headphone tone
Garage tone
"Our sound man is an idiot" tone

If you put flats on your bass , you will sound the same everywhere no matter what but only if you use a pick.

 

[pklima]

Putting your own spin on cover songs is NOT a good idea, unless you're Kanye and you're doing "I Will Always Love Me".

 

[PillO]

Putting your own spin on cover songs is NOT a good idea, unless you're Kanye and you're doing "I Will Always Love Me".

Unless you are in the southern hemisphere playing a northern hemisphere song; then you must put a spin on it to counter the Coriolis effect.

 

[Jay2U]

remember kids the fatter the strap, the fatter your tone will be.

There are straps for fretted basses...

...and straps for fretless basses.

 

[ZenG]

If you don't like straps you can always get clips and hang your bass off your suspenders.

 

[Jay2U]

Jazz bassists hang their bass from their tie.

 

[PillO]

Jazz bassists hang their bass from their tie.

The Enigma can hang his guitar from any number of piercings.

 

[PillO]

Jazz basses will fall apart if played in 4/4.

 

[ZenG]

Many electric bass players want to know how much money it takes to add an upright bass to their collection.

Never pay over 400 dollars for an upright bass. The cheap ones are as good, if not better than the pricey boutique uprights.