Marek Bero Archives
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.
Marek Bero’s New Book “Bass Reels” Delivers Epic Licks for the Social Media Era
Bass Gym’s Marek Bero releases "Bass Reels," a new book of short funk, rock, and jazz bass licks designed for players and the social media era.
Audified Updates GK Amplification 3 PRO with Marek Bero Presets and New Tone Tools
Explore Marek Bero’s custom presets and new tone-shaping tools in Audified’s GK Amplification 3 PRO 3.1.5 plugin update.
Marek Bero Publishes “Bass Gym: 101 Position Exercises”
Marek Bero is back with a new set of exercises in his Bass Gym 101 series. The eleventh book in the line, “101 Position Exercises,” focuses on position exercises with a progressive series of lessons to get you all over the fingerboard.
“Bass Gym 101 – Chords & Harmonic Accompaniments” Instructional Book Available Now
Start stretching because it’s time to hit the gym again. Marek Bero has added a new book to his “Bass Gym 101” series to strengthen your knowledge of chords and harmonic accompaniments.
Marek Bero Publishes “Bass Gym 101 – Essential Plectrum Grooves”
Marek Bero used to be in the camp that “real bassists play with fingers.” However, he came to accept and appreciate playing with a pick. Now he is spreading the love with his ninth book, “Bass Gym 101 - Essential Plectrum Grooves.”
“Bass Gym – 101 Essential Slap Bass Grooves” Now Available
Start getting warmed up, because it’s time to hit the gym. Marek Bero has released the eighth book in his “Bass Gym” series, this time focusing on slap. “Bass Gym – 101 Essential Slap Bass Grooves” teaches five slap techniques.
Marek Bero Publishes “Bass Gym 101: Odd Time Bass Grooves”
One of the biggest obstacles for musicians is the dreaded odd-time signature. That’s why Marek Bero decided to expand his “Bass Gym 101” series with a new book on the topic.
Marek Bero Releases “Bass Gym 101: Basslines for Beginners”
Marek Bero has expanded his line of Bass Gym 101 series with a new instructional book. “Bass Gym 101 Basslines for Beginners” features 101 exercises and lessons that condenses essential bass knowledge while focusing on playing bass lines.
Marek Bero Publishes Bass Gym 101 Instructional Books
If you’re looking to work your bass muscles, you’re in luck. Marek Bero has just released a series of five instructional books called “Bass Gym 101.” Each book is made for all styles and is adaptable to five and six-string instruments, as well.
Marek Bero: Beef It
Bassist Marek Bero sent us this heavy slap groove reminiscent of an early nineties alternative rock, and the back story is one that many of us can relate. “I’ve started playing bass as a teenager, and nobody around me was taking me seriously,” he wrote. “At the beginning, my attitude was ‘let’s have some fun’ but later on I began...
Marek Bero and Stephunk T.: Sense Of Urgency
Marek Bero sent in this cool video of his collaboration with Czech music producer Stephunk T. called “Sense of Urgency.” The song centers on Bero’s bass as he lays down a fast and bubbly groove that gives the song its title.