Ear Training for Bassists… When we talk about ear training, most people shudder and rename it ear straining however, it doesn’t have to be that way!...
La Mulata Bass Transcription… La Mulata Bass Transcription: John Benitez’s complete bassline to “La Mulata”. “La Mulata” is a selection from the Frankie Vasquez/Martin Arroyo record...
This month we will cover chromatic scale exercises… You will be on your way to being a better bass player and understanding the chromatic scale better...
Hello bass players and fans of bass playing! This month, we will be covering Kefas’s “Marejada.” This is the new Kefas single: “Marejada”, the second promotional...
Summertime for Bass… When you are adding another tune to your repertoire, especially one that will stretch your abilities, it is best to build on something...
Reharmonizing “Chi Chi”… My last column featured how to play the Charlie Parker tune “Chi Chi” in the first position on the six-string bass. In this...
Dean Town Bass Transcription… This month I have for you the Dean Town Bass Transcription. This is an interpretation of Joe Dart’s bass line for the...
Thirteenth Arpeggios… Learning about Thirteenth Arpeggios… In order to apply the musical concepts that our teachers present to us, I find it necessary to work on...
Bass Scales and Chords… This lesson is all about unlocking bass scales and chords that will help to make your sound unique. Yes, you can take...
Watch this Commodores “Easy” Bass Cover with Play-along Tabs… Recorded with De Gier Soulmate bass (passive tone a bit close) through Ashdown RM500 EVOII head (flat,...
Hello bass players and fans of bass playing! This month, we will be covering 311’s “Come Original” Come Original is a single by American alternative rock...
Pentatonic scales are a leaner, meaner version of their big brother scales that have more notes and they have a certain built-in advantage that you can...
Check out this bass technique breakdown of The Revivalists song, “Got Love”… Get more information about The Revivalists at therevivalists.com View this interview with The Revivalists...
Charlie Parker Plays Great on the Six String Bass… A couple of tunes that always come up when discussing important songs in the bass cannon are...
Hello bass players and fans of bass playing! This month, we will be covering Oasis – “Wonderwall” “Wonderwall” by the English rock band Oasis, is still...