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This Week's Most Read Articles on Sonicbids

Written by Sonicbids Staff | Mar 14, 2016 02:00 PM

We know you're probably swept up in SXSW-mania, but luckily, this quick glance at our top 10 most read articles last week will get you filled in and on your way to rocking Austin!

1. 14 of the Best Songs That All Bassists Should Have in Their Repertoire

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By adding these 14 songs to your "can-play" list, you're that much closer to being a versatile bass master.

 

2. 3 Strategies to Avoid Music Career Burnout and Be a Happier Musician

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Burning out from music isn't the goal here (obviously), so make sure you're keeping yourself and your expectations in check.

 

3. 5 Simple (But Effective) Bass Exercises You Can Do While You Watch TV

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Now you REALLY have no excuse for not practicing your bass.

 

4. Get the Guitar Sound You Want: Cheat Sheet for Delay and Reverb Effects

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Guitarists: keep these effects in your back pocket. You never know when a bit of reverb will come in handy!

 

5. 5 Classical Composers Who Can Help You Write Better Songs

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Believe it or not, Beethoven could be just what your music's asking for.

 

6. 4 Secrets From the World's Best Improvisers That Will Make You a Better Musician

Oscar Peterson in 1977. (Photo by Hans Bernhard via Wikimedia Commons)

You don't have to be a jazz musician to brilliantly improvise like one.

 

7. 5 Old-School Marketing Tricks for Your Next Show That Still Work

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Think beyond Facebook to get people to your next show. Believe it or not, these five tactics really do work.

 

8. This DIY Artist Found an Insanely Unique Way to Always Make a Profit on His Tours

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When thinking of ways to make money from your music, have you ever thought of... a cruise ship?

 

9. 5 Amazing Bands and Artists Who Never Got Their Due

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Do yourself a big ol' favor, and take a listen to these five amazing artists!

 

10. How to Write a Song Over a Guitar Riff [Video]

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Don't settle for one or the other! Create great lyrics and an awesome musical backbone to make your songs the complete package.