Bass Lines: The Circle… Hello bass players and fans of bass! This month we’re going to study “The Circle.” The Circle of Fourths can also be...
Continuing our lesson of Approach Notes, Part 5… In continuing with the concept of approach notes being applied to chord tones, this lesson approaches the root,...
Legato Slide vs Shift Slide… Hello bass players and bass fans! In this issue we are going to study how to read the swing eighths. When...
Bass Lesson: Part 4 of Approach Notes… My previous lessons on the topic of approach notes covered approach notes from above, approach notes from below, and...
Bass Lesson: Mastering Speed on the Bass Guitar… Mastering Speed on the Bass Guitar: Tips and Exercises Playing the bass guitar with speed and precision is...
Approach Notes – Part Three… Studying different variations of approach notes to arpeggios ignites the imagination, and adds chromaticism to your lines. New ideas will creep...
A Different Way of Practicing… The holidays are here! And for a lot of us, that means less time with our beloved instrument. And even though...
Approach Notes – Part Two… In my previous lesson entitled “Approach Notes for Bass,” I introduced a “double chromatic from above” approach note concept to four...
Hexatonic Scales… What’s going on basschicks and bassdudes! In this lesson, we are going to talk about the Hexatonic scale. You are probably wondering what the...
Chords with 7ths – Lessons For Bass Guitar Series… In this video lesson, we will cover Chords with 7ths…
How to Play Bass Scales in Thirds – Lessons For Bass Guitar Series… We commonly practice scales and modes to one or more octaves up and...
Rudiments For Slap Bass – Lessons For Bass Guitar Series… In this Rudiments For Slap Bass lesson, I want to show you how I developed my...
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...
The Five Essential Scales for The Bassist – Lessons For Bass Guitar Series… Through my years of experience, I have had the opportunity to carefully study...
How To Play Eighth Notes – Lessons For Bass Guitar Series… In this lesson on How To Play Eighth Notes, we are going to learn to...