Why Play Upright Bass?

boy playing bass

There are lots of great reasons to play bass.

  • The bass makes a beautiful, soothing sound.
  • Upright basses are needed in lots of music groups, from orchestras to string ensembles to bluegrass bands and lots of popular music.
  • The bass's unusual sound makes it suitable for everything from solos to harmonies to foundation bass.
  • The bass isn't difficult to learn.  You can be as good as you want to be.