Zander Zon Archives
Zander Zon: simplicity is beauty
Zander Zon is back with another original solo bass composition. Here’s the video for “simplicity is beauty.”
Zander Zon: My Friend of Misery
Zander loves Jason Newstead’s bass intro from “My Friend of Misery,” so he created his own rendition with a bass tuned DGDG.
Zander Zon and Charles Berthoud: Insane Bass Battle
Zander Zon posted another “Bass Battle” video with Charles Berthoud, and this is a short, but wild ride. The video includes a “tapping round,” a “fingerstyle round,” and a “pick round.”
Zander Zon: American Elm
Zander Zon titled this video, “Is this the most ethereal JAZZ melody ever?” The bassist took on Janek Gwizdala’s “American Elm,” adding helpful information throughout.
Zander Zon: Bach’s Prelude from Cello Suite No. 1
Zander Zon tuned his bass to match a cello’s, put a capo on the 12th fret, and then performed a stunning rendition of Bach’s “Prelude from Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major.”
Zander Zon: “Zelda” Main Theme for Solo Bass
Zander Zon is back with another impressive solo bass arrangement, and this one takes on the main theme from the popular video game, “Zelda.”
Zander Zon: Yesterday
Zander Zon is back with another stunning bass arrangement. He titled this one “The BEST MELODY EVER was written by a BASS PLAYER.” Check out Zander’s arrangement of The Beatles’s “Yesterday” for solo bass guitar in altered tuning.
Zander Zon: O Holy Night
’Tis the season for some wonderful holiday-themed bass videos, and Zander Zon delivers with this beautiful performance of “O Holy Night” with a fretless and ebow.
Zander Zon: Time (Hans Zimmer)
Zander Zon is back with another incredible solo bass performance, and he’s changing things up a bit this time. Enjoy his take on Hans Zimmer’s “Time.”
Zander Zon: How to Double Your Strumming Speed on Bass
Zander Zon is back with another bass instruction video, breaking down one of the facets of his solo bass techniques. Here’s a great lesson on doubling your strumming speed on the bass.
How to Use a Loop Pedal on Bass (Zander Zon Tutorial)
Zander Zon switches things up with a new how-to video. This demonstrates how bassists looking to work with a loop pedal can create a multi-layered, solo bass song.
Zander Zon: Nothing Else Matters
Zander Zon returns! Using his Dingwall bass, Zander performs a masterful all-bass cover of Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters.”