Bass Gym: Explore D Phrygian on Bass With Open D Tuning for Darker Grooves
Discover how Bb major and open D tuning unlock the D Phrygian sound for rich, dark-toned bass riffs and modal creativity.
Bass Gym: Learn the Best Bits of Paul Denman’s Iconic Sade “Smooth Operator” Bass Line
Discover how to play the silky bass line from Sade’s “Smooth Operator” as Marek Bero breaks it down in this Bass Gym groove lesson.
Bass Gym: Making Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man” Even Heavier on Bass
Learn how to make Black Sabbath’s classic “Iron Man” riff even heavier on bass using power chords, low B string, and creative arrangement ideas.
Bass Gym: Practice Timing with a Heavy Shuffle Riff Inspired by Pantera
Build timing and articulation with this Bass Gym shuffle groove riff in E minor, blending heavy rock power with blues-inspired phrasing.
Why Every Bassist Should Learn Pick Playing: A Heavy Groove Lesson in A Minor
Discover why pick playing matters for bassists in this A minor groove lesson, featuring open strings, fast runs, and precise articulation.
Build Left-Hand Stamina with This Bach-Inspired Neoclassical Bass Warm-Up
This Bach-inspired neoclassical warm-up in G major is designed to build left-hand stamina, precision, and tone for bass players.
Scott Shiflett’s Punk Bass Line on ‘Bent But Not Broken’ Is a Workout Worth Learning
This Bass Gym lesson with Marek Bero explores the fast, melodic punk bass line from Face to Face’s “Bent But Not Broken.”
Bend It in Drop D: Bass Lesson on Vibrato, Slides, and Dynamics
Take your Drop D bass playing further. Add expression with vibrato, slides, and bends in this Bass Gym technique lesson. Watch the quick video.
Try This Funky Dorian Bass Line (Inspired at a London Music Store)
Explore this Dorian-based funk groove featuring double stops over a Dm7 vamp - perfect for adding harmonic depth to your bass lines.
5-String Bass Workout: Slap, Strum, and Pluck on the B String
This Bass Gym lesson shows how to build a groove around the B string using slap, strumming, and double-stop techniques.
How a Sponge and an 8-Bar Groove Capture That James Jamerson-Era Funk Bass Tone
Create a vintage funk bass tone using sponge muting in this 8-bar groove lesson with tone, rhythm, and technique tips.
Bidirectional Intervals on Bass: A Harmonic Minor Trick for Fresh Melodic Ideas
Learn how flipping sixth intervals in the harmonic minor scale can expand your bass phrasing and sharpen your technique through sixteenth-note timing.