In my most recent performance with Coincidence Machine, I was reminded again of the power of the inner critic. We all have one. It’s that voice...
In my first article for Bass Musician Magazine, there was a sentence that bears repeating: “Have I mentioned that in our relationship, my wife is the smart...
It’s Thursday. I’m staring at a weekend (Friday-Sunday) that has five shows, two rehearsals and a church service. As I’m getting ready and organizing my gig bags, amp...
I’d like to demystify what players think is magic about the playability of instruments. So much is measurable. I think it is impossible to set up...
Hello everyone, welcome back from the holidays. Hope life is treating you well. This month we’re going to wrap up our talk about chords and chord...
HI MY “BASS FRIENDS” AND COLLEAGUES! I’M VERY HAPPY TO BE HERE AGAIN. BASS MUSICIAN MAGAZINE IS REALLY GREAT, AND I REALLY LIKE ALL OF THE...
Welcome to 2012! This month is for the metalheads! We’re going to study some heavy metal (often referred to simply as metal) basslines. The bass in metal...
So, what about the “poetical” and “lyrical” aspects of improvisation, and how important are they within the improvisational context? I already mentioned on the first part...
This is it! The last article for the 2011. What a wonderful year! Thank you to all the BMM staff & the Community. I told you,...
The song/lesson for this month is The Lesson. It’s inspiration is taken from Victor Wooten’s Palmystery album (2008). The key is Bb major; however beginning with...
HI MY BASS FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES! HOPE THAT EVERYTHING’S COOL FOR YOU. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR POSITIVE RESPONSE ABOUT THE EAR TRAINING EXERCISES. THE...
In this issue, I am transcribing a very fun tune. You can say that “Forget You” combines a ’60s Motown sunny vibe with invective “Eminem style”...
I’ve noticed through my career that when musicians talk about improvisation and soloing, most of the energy of the conversation is driven by topics like scales, technique, chords,...
The song/lesson for this month is Higher Ground written by Stevie Wonder. It’s inspiration is taken from Marcus Miller’s Marcus album (2008). The key is E...
What Cha Gonna Do For Me was R&B singer Chaka Khan’s third solo album released in 1981. Produced by Arif Mardin the album’s personnel is veritable...