Since I started playing bass in the beginning of the eighties, I’ve played chords on all my basses, particularly on fretless. Playing chords is a good...
In this issue we present Part 2 of our ongoing series of great bass-drum duos. The rhythm section is the most important part of any...
If there’s one ‘theme’ that my articles always seem to touch on, it’s got to be the symbiotic relationship between the bass and drums. This natural...
In this article I’d like to share another area where I get a lot of inspiration for new slap ideas. In general I think it’s very...
The job of a manager is to look out for the best interest of the artist. In doing so they also have the responsibility of handling...
Hi everyone, For the one year anniversary of Bass Musician Magazine, I have chosen to put up a very special and challenging transcription. It is a...
** Note: At the end of this page is the music download of the lesson. Please scroll to the bottom, click to open, and then continue reading....
Welcome back, folks! In this article, we will continue where we left off in our ear training pursuits! Last time around I talked about the importance...
Hey Willis, In the lessons portion of your website you have a cool random note generator. Love it! However I play a five string bass and...
** Note: At the end of this page is a transcription accompaniment. Please scroll to the bottom, click to open, and then continue reading.“Matt Garrison...
Yellowjackets “Lifecycle (featuring Mike Stern)” www.yellowjackets.com This newest release from the Yellowjackets is right on par with what you’d expect… Plus guitar god Mike Stern. ...
Tony Grey “Hiromi – Beyond Standard” www.tonygrey.com Anyone who is familiar with Hiromi’s music is already well aware of her technically masterful playing, melodic soloing...
Marcus Miller “Marcus” www.marcusmiller.comI’m not afraid to admit it… I had gotten a little tired of the Marcus sound. He is, without a doubt, a...
Janek Gwizdala “Live at the 55 Bar” www.janekgwizdala.comMost of us are, by now, familiar with the facility and abilities of New York’s Janek Gwizdala (ok,...
Esperanza Spalding “Esperanza Spalding – Esperanza” www.esperanzaspalding.com Portland, OR native Esperanza Spalding made quite a splash when she arrived at Berklee College of Music in...
