How To Turn Bass Scales Into Musical Lines, Grooves, and Fills
Master bass scale practice by turning scales into real music. Build lines, grooves, and fills while improving your technique and unlocking the full fretboard.
How to Build Bass Grooves with 16th Notes: A Practical Exercise
In this Keep It Groovy lesson, Ryan Madora shows how to practice 16th notes on bass with short bursts, improving right-hand technique and building grooves.
Cold Sweat: A James Brown Funk Groove Every Bassist Should Know
Learn the iconic funk groove from James Brown’s “Cold Sweat” and how to use it as a foundation for building your own bass lines.
Make Your Funk Bass Lines Greasy with Slides and Hammer-Ons
Improve your funk bass phrasing with fretting hand techniques including hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides to bring out feel, articulation, and dynamics.
Mastering Country Bass Lines: Roots, Fifths, and Chord Function Explained
Learn how to build authentic country bass lines using roots and fifths, with tips on chord function, motion, and diatonic playing.
How to Play Bass in 6/8 Time: A Soul Bass Groove Inspired by “Bring It On Home to Me”
Explore how to groove in 6/8 time on bass, using triads, transitions, and timing inspired by Sam Cooke's "Bring It On Home to Me."
Jump Blues on Bass: The Essential Move That Sets It Apart
Learn how to transform your blues bass line with a classic 2-5 turnaround and create a jump blues groove that swings with energy and jazz flavor.
From Theory to Groove: How Interval Practice Makes Your Bass Playing Funkier
Master your bass fretboard with creative interval exercises. Build funky grooves and elevate your playing by exploring key interval positions and fills.
Dominant Chords on Bass: The Secret Sauce for Funkier Grooves
Learn to create funkier bass lines using dominant chords. Explore two essential chord voicings and easy methods to improvise with extra groove.
How to Use the Blues Scale to Level Up Your Bass Lines and Fills
Unlock your creativity by mastering the blues scale on bass. This lesson breaks down simple shapes to help you craft dynamic bass lines and fills.
Master Funk Bass with This Killer Exercise Inspired by “Play That Funky Music”
Unlock the groove! This funk bass exercise, inspired by “Play That Funky Music,” will help you master fretboard fluency and rhythmic articulation.
The Secret to Right-Hand Bass Technique: Float or Anchor Your Thumb?
Learn the secret to better bass technique - should you float your thumb or anchor it? Master control, economy of motion, and tone with this right-hand guide.