Can You Play Bass Without Reading Music? With Scott & Ian
2/24/2022
In this episode
- Who needs to read?
- Why you’re at a disadvantage if you don’t.
- Tips and tricks for sight reading.
- Lead sheets vs. chord charts.
- Why there’s no shame in being a non-reader.
- And much, much more!
Summary
Reading music is a subject that can strike fear into the heart of many aspiring musicians. It’s a tough skill to learn, but do bass players REALLY need to read sheet music? If your ambition is to be in a three chord punk band then you won’t be too worried. But there are TONS of great benefits, as Ian and Scott explore in this episode.