Re-stringing a bass guitar
How to play bass guitar lesson one
BASS EXPO 2013: In the first of our series of how to play bass guitar video lessons, brought to you in partnership with The Institute, tutor Ben Jones starts by explaining how to re-string your bass guitar - something every player should try to get comfortable with as quickly as possible.
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The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance is widely regarded as one of Europe's leading schools of modern music. Located in London and established over a quarter of a century ago, they have been developing and delivering cutting-edge courses to students of contemporary music for longer than any other UK-based school.
Check out the world class facilities and range of bass courses available at The Institute.
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