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Victor Wooten: “Secret” Harmonic Technique
Bass Videos

Victor Wooten: “Secret” Harmonic Technique

As part of our three part interview with Victor Wooten, we’ve shared several exclusive videos for the series. So many, we’re afraid some might get lost in the mix. And so, we decided to pull one out to share today. Here, Victor shares his technique for the solo on “Sword and Stone”, from his new albums. Check it out, and...

Larry Graham and Graham Central Station Release “Raise Up”
New Albums

Larry Graham and Graham Central Station Release “Raise Up”

Bass legend Larry Graham has released Raise Up, his latest effort with Graham Central Station, following a 13 year recording hiatus. The iconic bassist of Sly and the Family Stone and his own group enlisted the help of Prince – a long time collaborator of Graham’s, as well as songwriter/guitarist/producer Rafael Saadiq. And while it has been 13 years since...

Top 10: The Best of No Treble – The Month’s Top Bass Lessons, Interviews and Features
Top Ten

Top 10: The Best of No Treble – The Month’s Top Bass Lessons, Interviews and Features

September was a great month for No Treble readership, especially with our how to columns and lessons, our new transcription series by Stuart Clayton, interviews with Victor Wooten and Nathan East and a look back at the continued influence of Jaco Pastorius. Enjoy, and thanks for reading, commenting and sharing, as always. 1. Creating Bass Lines: Getting Your Mind Right...

Beatronome: A Look at the Metronome App for iOS
Apps

Beatronome: A Look at the Metronome App for iOS

Ever since I got my first iOS device, I’ve become a bit of a metronome junkie. I’m endlessly curious about how many ways one can implement time keeping into a design aesthetic and how many functions can developers think of doing. I’m also a fan of minimalism… I love a great, bare bones design: no fluff, no fat, just what...

Maurizio Mariani: Solo Bass Arrangement of Elliott Smith’s “Everything Means Nothing To Me”
Bass Videos

Maurizio Mariani: Solo Bass Arrangement of Elliott Smith’s “Everything Means Nothing To Me”

“Everything Means Nothing to Me” is one of the most haunting and equally infectious tracks from the late singer/songwriter Elliott Smith’s album Figure 8. It’s one of those songs that just sticks with you for a while after you hear it, due in part to a repeated theme. Check out this solo bass version that Maurizio Mariani worked up. He...

Weekly Top 10: The Top Bass How To’s, Popular Bass Videos, New Gear and the Larry Graham Interview
Weekly Top 10

Weekly Top 10: The Top Bass How To’s, Popular Bass Videos, New Gear and the Larry Graham Interview

In case you missed them, here are the most read stories, how to’s and features on No Treble for the week of September 23-29, 2012. Thanks for reading, sharing and commenting! 1. Arpeggio Work for Bass Players: A Daily Practice Routine I have mentioned previously that our daily scale practice should include arpeggio work. There are numerous ways to approach...