About Ed Friedland
Ed Friedland is the author of numerous bass instructional methods for Hal Leonard, a former long-time columnist for Bass Player, and contributor to several other music magazines, as well as being a long-time industry influencer as “The Bass Whisperer.” From 2015 through 2023, Ed toured and recorded with 90s Country favorites The Mavericks.
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But… I Repeat Myself
(originally published in Bass Player Magazine) But...I Repeat Myself by Ed Friedland If you’re a bass player, you are already aware of the tremendous power we wield. We carry a lot of responsibility at work. Charged with keeping the groove, outlining the root motion of the chord progression, preserving the form of the tune, and supporting the music in the best possible way for that moment—it’s a big job with many facets, and the most successful players do it as naturally as breathing. There is another aspect to bass [...]
