Fingerboard Archives
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.
What Fingerings Should I Use for the Modes?
A reader sent Damian a note this week saying he's just starting to learn modes on the bass but is struggling with the finger patterns. He asked for help, and Damian decided to make this week’s column a video demonstration on the topic.
My Double Bass Setup: Part 2 – Number of Strings, Tuning and Fingerboard Length
I play a five-string bass with both a higher string and a low C, via an extension. My specific tuning is (from lowest to highest) C, B, E, A, D. The low C string can be tuned via capos (on the C extension) to any chromatic note between C and E (the more standard low string on a double bass)....