Tech Dude: Refresh Your Groove With a Latin Beat

M123 Bass Guitar Tech Tip

Look to the Latin beat to liven up your groove

Playing bass guitar is all about good rhythms and grooves, even for the virtuosos like Vic Wooten, Flea, Billy Sheehan, and company. Read a couple of interviews and you will all hear them talk about the importance of the groove. That's your job as a bassist. But sometimes, your groove can get a little tired. Nothing to be ashamed of, it happens to everyone. A good place to turn to get your groove refreshed is Latin music. Find some Latin bands you like and check out the rhythm section. Don't listen to the bass player, though, listen to the timbales, the congas, the bongos, and other percussion. Listening to these rhythm-oriented instruments in the songs can help inspire your groove with fresh takes on the same old beats.

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