
The bass guitar’s growth as an individual instrument has skyrocketed in the last decade. Technical prowess seems to be at an all-time high and, when put to good use, can showcase the breadth of possibilities for the instrument. One of my favorite players right now is John Ferrara, who has honed his two-handed tapping abilities to a profound level and – more importantly – used them to create spellbinding compositions.
We caught up with Ferrara for his approach to composing on the bass, how to write in odd time signatures, using techniques to expand your sonic palette, the new Consider the Source, and more.