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The 5 Pentatonic Scale Boxes

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The 5 Pentatonic Scale Boxes – Lessons For Bass Guitar Series…

Pentatonic scales are the most used when playing backing patterns, melodies, and even bass solos. They consist of 5 notes, which is why it is called pentatonic, Penta means 5. This scale has its major version and its relative minor. Its ease of use and comfortable fingering allows the bassist to create excellent and memorable bass lines in all musical styles.

Before we start, I want to clarify that we are going to keep the fingering of the four-fret finger technique, which consists of playing with one finger per fret, each one on the corresponding fret.

Example 1 – Next, I am going to show you the first box corresponding to the minor pentatonic scale. This is characterized by its bluesy sound and is one of the most used scales in different musical styles from rock to jazz.

  • The 1st box is known as the A minor pentatonic scale and I’m going to play it with the 1st finger from the 5th fret of the E string.
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Example 2 – The second box is the major pentatonic scale. This one date back thousands of years and is still one of the most used today.

  • The 2nd box corresponds to the C major pentatonic scale, and I am going to play it with the 2nd finger from the 8th fret of the E string, just where the box of the A minor pentatonic scale ends. That means that where one box ends, the next begins, that is, right there the notes of the boxes are connected to maintain the sequence of the pentatonic scales.
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Example 3 – This is the third box and I’m going to play it with the 2nd finger from the 10th fret on the E string.

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Example 4 – For box number four, I’m going to play it with my 1st finger from the 12th fret on the E string.

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Example 5 – The fifth and last box, I’m going to play it with the 2nd finger from the 15th fret on the E string.

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Always slope to the points where each of the blocks connects to maintain the sequence of the pentatonic scales.

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Interview With K3 Sisters Band

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K3 Sisters Band Interview…

It is very rare when I talk to a band where all the members play bass. The K3 Sisters Band is a perfect example of a group where Kaylen, Kelsey and Kristen Kassab are all multi-instrumentalists and take turns playing bass.

Hailing from Texas, these three sisters have been playing music since they were very young and have amassed an amazing amount of original music,  music videos, streaming concerts, podcasts, and content that has taken numerous social media platforms by storm. On TikTok alone, they have over 2.5 million followers and more than a billion views.

Join me as we hear the story of their musical journey, how they get their sound, and the fundamental principles behind these prolific musicians.

Here is the K3 Sisters Band!

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What is a Pinched Nerve? with Dr. Randy Kertz

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Dr Randal Kertz - Bass Player Health - Oct 2022

What is a Pinched Nerve?

In this month’s video, we will cover how to tell if you have a pinched nerve and when to seek professional help.

Dr. Randall Kertz is the author of The Bassist’s Complete Guide to Injury Management, Prevention and Better Health. Click here to get your copy today!

The Bassist’s Complete Guide to Injury Management, Prevention & Better Health

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Interview With Bassist Danielle Nicole

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Bassist Danielle Nicole…

Blues music has universal appeal. We all have our ups and downs and this particular musical genre often fits our reality. Just hearing that we are not alone makes us feel a bit better. 

Danielle Nicole writes and sings the Blues. She does an amazing job at delivering both exquisite smoky vocals but plays just the right bass line to drive the tune home. Danielle recently released “The Love You Bleed” last January and will be touring the album this upcoming year.

Join me as we learn about Danielle’s musical journey, how she gets her sound, her plans for the future and more.

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Working-Class Zeros: The Struggles of Working-Class Musicians – Episode #1

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WORKING-CLASS ZEROS With Steve Rosati and Shawn Cav

Working-Class Zeros: Episode #1 – Gig Triangle, Day Gig, and It’s Awesome But Is It Necessary…

These stories from the front are with real-life, day-to-day musicians who deal with work life and gigging and how they make it work out. Each month, topics may include… the kind of gigs you get, the money, dealing with less-than-ideal rooms, as well as the gear you need to get the job done… and the list goes on from there.” – Steve the Bass Guy and Shawn Cav

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Premiere! Bass Playthrough With Foetal Juice’s Bassist Lewis Bridges – From the Album, Grotesque

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Premiere! Bass Playthrough With Foetal Juice's Bassist Lewis Bridges - From the Album, Grotesque

Premiere! Bass Playthrough With Foetal Juice’s Bassist Lewis Bridges – From the Album, Grotesque

Bassist Lewis Bridges Shares…

“Gruesome’s sparse intro marks a stark contrast from the intensity of the rest of the album.  The original intention was to keep the bass simple but colourful, however as I worked on it, the lines grew more expressive and the more striking flourishes began to emerge.  The intensity builds into a harmonic minor passage that takes us into the drop — a signature death grind cacophony.  This is where Foetal Juice thrives.  You’re getting a full-on right-hand barrage to in the face to take you into a groove-laden mulch-fest.

I owe my throbbing bass tone to the Darkglass Alpha Omega pedal borrowed from our sound engineer, Chris Fielding (ex-Conan), mixed with the clarity of the tried and true Ampeg SVT CL.

As mentioned earlier, colourful basslines are important, especially in a one-guitar band. Chucking some funny intervals and odd flourishes here and there brings life into the brutality. There’s no point sounding brutal if it’s not gonna be fucking evil too!

Recording this playthrough was hard work. This was not the fault of James Goodwin (Necronautical), who was kindly filming and is ace to work with, but because in true Foetal fashion, we had stinking hangovers — and that jam room was hot!”

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