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[[Image:Bass guitar.jpg|right|thumb|250px|An electric bass guitar]] | [[Image:Bass guitar.jpg|right|thumb|250px|An electric bass guitar]] | ||
| − | '''Bass guitars''' are typically designed like electric [[guitar | + | '''Bass guitars''' are typically designed like electric [[guitar]]s, 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. | ||
Latest revision as of 01:07, July 12, 2016
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.