Bass Lesson Archives - Page 2
Learn Descending Triads on Bass With a Groove-Based Chord Tone Exercise
Learn how to practice descending triads on bass using chord tones, fretboard shapes, and a groove-based exercise in the key of D.
Bass Gym: A Melodic Funk Pick Workout Using Dorian and Lydian Modes
This Bass Gym lesson dives into a melodic funk pick workout using Dorian and Lydian modes, with guidance on groove, articulation, and technique.
How to Add Soulful R&B Feel to Your Bass Lines with Slides and Grace Notes
Learn how to add soulful R&B feel to your bass lines using slides, grace notes, and major pentatonic moves. A simple way to bring life and expression to your groove.
Bass Gym: “Dark Mode” Groove and How to Phrase in Groups of Five
Learn how to build a dark, punchy bass groove using E minor shapes and five-note phrasing. This Bass Gym lesson breaks down the tone, scales, and technique.
Walking Bass Made Simple: Chromatic 1–6–2–5 Exercise and Upright-Style Tone on Electric Bass
Learn a smooth chromatic 1–6–2–5 walking bass line and get an upright-style tone on electric bass using palm muting, dead notes, and solid left-hand technique.
Master the “Little Green Bag” Bass Line: G Minor Pentatonic Grooves from 1969
Learn how to play the classic 1969 hit “Little Green Bag” with this Bass Gym lesson exploring G minor pentatonic riffs and syncopated groove.
The Perfect Major Pentatonic Bass Lesson: Learning Vince Guaraldi’s “Little Birdie”
If you’re looking for a fun groove to jam on and a way to dig into the major pentatonic scale, this lesson is for you. We’ll use Vince Guaraldi’s “Little Birdie” as our inspiration — it’s a lighthearted, soulful tune that perfectly captures how musical the pentatonic scale can be on bass. Let’s grab our instruments, get into the key...
Walking Bass Made Easy: How the Circle of Fourths Unlocks the Fretboard
Learn how the circle of fourths can transform your walking bass practice. Build fretboard fluency and groove with this beginner-friendly bass 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.
Beginner Bass Solo Guide: Scales, Phrasing, and Articulation Made Simple
Learn how to play your first bass solo with beginner-friendly tips on scales, phrasing, and articulation.
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.
Radiohead’s “Creep” Showcases True Role of Bass in Rock Music: Here’s How You Should Actually Play It
Learn to play Colin Greenwood’s simple yet nuanced bass line on Radiohead’s “Creep,” and get some insights on how to do it.