The International Institute of Bassists (IIB) is a bass-centric web site aimed specifically toward the art of contemporary bass playing and the study of the bass tradition. Since its founding by Cliff Engel in 1997, the IIB has established a long-time presence on the internet and grown into one of the largest and most popular interactive bass-related web sites found online. Today, the IIB is comprised of a think tank of bass-playing professionals and recognized as the premier online publication for bass players and the promotion of all things bass.
As a viewer of the IIB, you can read exclusive interviews with bass virtuosos including Michael Manring, Stuart Hamm, Jeff Berlin, Gary Willis, Matt Garrison, Keith Horne, and Brian Bromberg to name just a few. Viewers of the IIB also have access to free, downloadable lessons which are published by a staff of highly-respected instructors such as Michael Manring, Ray Riendeau, and Berklee College of Music associate professor Jim Stinnett. In addition to these lessons and interviews with the bass greats, viewers have access to interviews with the founders of manufacturing companies, bass shops, and bass events along with the latest bass-related news, reviews, and streaming audio/video media.
The IIB keeps both electric and acoustic upright bassists of all levels of playing experience, from novice to professionals alike, returning every day for the latest updates and information in the world of bass. It is because of our unsurpassed content and quality that we have received such overwhelming viewer support and a phenomenal growth rate of thousands of new visitors every month. The IIB also delivers a newsletter by e-mail to thousands of bass enthusiasts worldwide each month.
In 1997, the IIB began as a free resource, and one of our primary goals since the IIB's inception has been to offer our viewers the highest quality web site available for free. However, the IIB does require a considerable amount of funds just to stay online each month, and over the years, as the IIB has continued to grow, so have our costs.
If you enjoy using the IIB and would like to assist us in our efforts, please consider becoming a subscriber for only $9.95 per year. Subscribers of the IIB have exclusive access to the Subscriber's Area where they can download the IIB MP3 Bass Sampler, over 50 individual lessons, and over 100 MB of MP3 play-alongs (in zip files).
Subscriber's receive the IIB MP3 Bass Sampler which features over 1 hour of selected tracks that have been recorded by many of today's top bass artists including Marcus Miller, Michael Manring, Adam Nitti, Gary Willis, Norm Stockton, Gerald Veasley, Todd Johnson, Yves Carbonne, Tom Kennedy, and many more.
Subscribers also have the opportunity to win products such as basses, amps, effects, strings, instrument cables, gig bags, straps, DVD's, CD's, books, and lessons as part of our monthly giveaways.
By becoming a subscriber for only $9.95 per year, you will help keep this resource online for you and others to enjoy in the future.
As A Subscriber, You Will Receive The Following Benefits:
The IIB MP3 Bass Samplers Volumes 1 & 2 - You'll receive access to the IIB MP3 Bass Samplers which feature selected tracks that have been recorded by many of today's premier bass artists including Marcus Miller, Michael Manring, Stuart Hamm, Gary Willis, Adam Nitti, Norm Stockton, Ray Riendeau, Tom Kennedy, Yves Carbonne, Gerald Veasley, and many more. 2 HOURS OF MUSIC! ... Read More.
The IIB Giveaways - Each month, your name will be entered in all of our various monthly giveaways providing you with the opportunity to win basses, amps, effects, strings, instrument cables, gig bags, straps, DVD's, CD's, books, lessons, apparel, and more! ... Read More.
Bass Tips Of The Week - You will have access to a huge database of lesson material that has been written on subjects such as Classical & Jazz Music Theory, Sight Reading, Ear Training, Bass Line Construction, Right & Left Hand Technique, Soloing, Jazz Improvisation, Slapping, Tapping, Chordal Techniques, Harmonics, Fingerstyle Funk, Altered Tunings, and Concepts For Solo Bass Playing. All of the lessons are available as downloadable PDF files.
There are over 70 individual lessons and over 100 MP3 play-alongs currently available for download within the IIB Subscriber's Area.
IIB Subscription Levels
1 Year Subscription - With a 1-year subscription for only $9.95, you will receive all of the subscription benefits as outlined above for the duration of 1 year from the date of placing your subscription.
1 Year Premium Subscription - A premium subscription offers you the opportunity to donate any amount of your choice over $9.95. Along with receiving all the benefits of a standard 1-year IIB subscription, you'll be providing critical funds through your donation.
Lifetime Subscription - The IIB has been online since 1997, and with a lifetime subscription, you'll continue to receive all the benefits of a standard 1-year subscription for many years to come. Plus, you'll also receive a FREE IIB T-Shirt!
Hi my friend.... I hope you find yourself happy, healthy and busy. I have just put up three tracks on my player and ask that you kindly check them out and let me know what you think of them. The first was written for my Daughter and is entitled "AMY'S OCEAN" which should chill you all out after a hard days work. The second is called "CHASING THE FANTASY" which will definately wake you up again afterwards, haha.... and the third is entitled "TRANQUILITY",.. which speaks for it's self. Anyway....Throw an ear on them for me, and let me know what you think my friend,..because after all, if my friends won't listen.... Who will eh, haha. Sending Peace, and Respect to your good self, and I thank you for your continuing support and friendship............... Stay close eh! BISCUIT PS.... If you have the time, Please check out my other tracks too.... Thank you.
Hi! I've just uploaded a new demo track of my all bass waltz "Angel" as well as new demos of "Soulmates" and "At the Going Down of the Sun" I hope you will get to check them out and let me know what you think :)
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Hi there.....I have put some New pics up of the latest rehearsal during the last week of October.... Check 'em out, they may give you a smile or two eh. I am also moving towards hitting 40,000 plays, so please have a quick listen if you get a moment, as I am putting up all New tracks once that target is reached. Peace, Respect and Happiness always, from ya BISCUIT.
Hey I've just uploaded a new demo track to my myspace called "Ad vitam aeternam ", I hope you will get chance to check it out and let me know what you think :)
Hey :) I've uploaded all new demo tracks to my myspace. I hope you will get chance to have a listen and let me know what you think. Have a wonderful weekend!
Hey Thanks for the friendship, I truly appreciate it! I’m getting ready to play as much as possible in the US. Feel free to check out my band profile (see below), download free MP3s from my brandnew debut album or even become a fan! :)) Blessings, Vlada http://www.facebook.com/pages/VLADA/13506957663 PS: You can download the album on iTunes or order the Limited Second Edition CD here: www.vladamusic.com.
Thanx a lot for the friendship! Keep up the good work! And let your soul be your pilot - today, tommorow, always! From Russia with love... MAX DMITRIEFF, singer & songwriter www.myspace.com/KatherinesFavorites
Hi Guys....Could you help me out please, by going to my player, picking your favorite track and your least favorite track of mine,and comment or message me with your choices, as i need to make some space for new material soon. Thank you for helping out my friend...................Sending Peace and Respect, from.... BISCUIT
Hey, check out our new track "Death of the Pilgrim" (Radio Edit) from our upcoming album Death of the Pilgrim, coming out on September 1st. Be sure to check us out on tour, the details are on our page
Hi my friend....A New track is up on my player now. It is Raw and Rockin' and It's called "Dance with the Gypsy"...All Bass sounds were performed on my Spector Euro 5LX Custom Fretless Bass and my Boss processor for the "Chainsaw" rythm sound. There are no loops or overdubs and the Bass tracks were done in one take each.... Yeah it's RAW indeed my friend. Please check it out when you have time and leave a comment if you can. Sending Peace, Love and Respect always,from ya BISCUIT.
Join up our you tube channel (www.youtube.com/dangerangelrock), become a friend and subscribe for automated e-mail updates on gigs, videos & other DANGER ANGEL activities and news You can also sign up for the DANGER ANGEL group on Facebook (search for "DANGERANGELGROUP" And also remember...we are the ANGELS...you are in DANGER!
Greeting from Chicago - a.k.a. "The Windy City"...
Just throwing a shout out your way about my band Circle of Fate, our new CD titled "Back to Life", and about our updated web site...take a listen and take a look!!!
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