Talking Technique: Bass Octaves and Chromaticism with Slides and Hammer-Ons

Who would have thought that these two main concepts can open up so many fresh ideas…. What are you going to make of them?

In this video I’m opening up the idea factory again: Octaves, chromaticism, peppered with slides and hammer-ons. These are tools to make your grooves to come alive!

What are you going to create from these ideas?

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Austrian-gone-Californian Ariane Cap is a bassist, educator, blogger and author. In her book Music Theory for the Bass Player and corresponding 20-week online course, she teaches music theory, bass technique, bass line creation and fretboard fitness in a systematic, practical and experiential way. She just released a brand new course on ear training for the bass player: Ear Confidence - 6 Paths to Fearless Ears. Contact her via her blog or website.

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