Synthesis of bass guitar playing techniques in performing practice (mid 1980s – the beginning of the XXI century)

Abstract

This article discusses the processes of synthesis of existing techniques of playing the bass guitar used in professional practice (mid 1980s – the beginning of the XXI century). The set of techniques of sound production is studied on the basis of the work of the leading bass guitarists of our time, who had the greatest influence on the evolution of performing on the bass guitar. The author pays special attention to the design features of stringed bass instruments in the context of the formation of innovative ways of sound production.