BassEducation v2.0 Adds Practice Tools, Ear Training, and Harmony Analysis
Damian Erskine has revamped his bass instruction platform with BassEducation v2.0. The site has been upgraded with a new look and improved flow, but that’s not all. Erskine built in six new tools including a mtronome (inspired by Dr. Beat), a chord progression player, a fretboard visualizer, a chromatic tuner (with adjustable sensitivity), an ear trainer, and chord progression analysis.
“This one is close to my heart (as it’s something I’ve never had the most comfort with and confounded me to no end in my developing years),” Erskine says of the chord progression analyzer. “It’s pre-loaded with a wide variety of progressions across 5 difficulty levels — so whether you’re just starting to think about harmony or you’re ready to dig into more complex changes, there’s something here for you. Work out the Roman numeral functions of a progression, or flip it and go the other direction. Understanding why chord changes work the way they do is one of the biggest unlocks in becoming a more musical bassist, and this tool makes that process hands-on and structured.”
The site continues to have over 130 video lessons organized into individual lessons, modules, and three learning paths: “The Freelance Musician,” “The Jazz Bassist,” and “The Soloist.”
Longtime No Treble readers will remember Erskine’s fantastic column, Ask Damian, where he shared his hard-won wisdom. The bassist and educator calls BassEducation.com the hub for everything he knows.
“Everything I’ve learned about bass and music — jazz, groove, reading, improvisation, harmony — gathered in one place for the price of a couple cups of coffee,” he writes.
Damian Erskine’s Bass Education is reasonably priced at $10 per month or $100 per year. Lifetime access is only $250. Visit the website for more info, and check out this free lesson on how to turn scales into real music.
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
