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Bass Gym: Mastering Minor Pentatonic Sextuplets Through Shape-Based Fingering

Bass Gym: Mastering Minor Pentatonic Sextuplets Through Shape-Based Fingering

Unlock speed and control with minor pentatonic sextuplets using geometric fingerboard shapes and economical technique in this Bass Gym workout.

Master the “Little Green Bag” Bass Line: G Minor Pentatonic Grooves from 1969

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.

Bass Gym: Explore D Phrygian on Bass With Open D Tuning for Darker Grooves

Bass Gym: Explore D Phrygian on Bass With Open D Tuning for Darker Grooves

Discover how Bb major and open D tuning unlock the D Phrygian sound for rich, dark-toned bass riffs and modal creativity.

Bass Gym: Learn the Best Bits of Paul Denman’s Iconic Sade “Smooth Operator” Bass Line

Bass Gym: Learn the Best Bits of Paul Denman’s Iconic Sade “Smooth Operator” Bass Line

Discover how to play the silky bass line from Sade’s “Smooth Operator” as Marek Bero breaks it down in this Bass Gym groove lesson.

Bass Gym: Making Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man” Even Heavier on Bass

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.

Bass Gym: Practice Timing with a Heavy Shuffle Riff Inspired by Pantera

Bass Gym: Practice Timing with a Heavy Shuffle Riff Inspired by Pantera

Build timing and articulation with this Bass Gym shuffle groove riff in E minor, blending heavy rock power with blues-inspired phrasing.

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Why Every Bassist Should Learn Pick Playing: A Heavy Groove Lesson in A Minor

Why Every Bassist Should Learn Pick Playing: A Heavy Groove Lesson in A Minor

Discover why pick playing matters for bassists in this A minor groove lesson, featuring open strings, fast runs, and precise articulation.

Build Left-Hand Stamina with This Bach-Inspired Neoclassical Bass Warm-Up

Build Left-Hand Stamina with This Bach-Inspired Neoclassical Bass Warm-Up

This Bach-inspired neoclassical warm-up in G major is designed to build left-hand stamina, precision, and tone for bass players.

Scott Shiflett’s Punk Bass Line on ‘Bent But Not Broken’ Is a Workout Worth Learning

Scott Shiflett’s Punk Bass Line on ‘Bent But Not Broken’ Is a Workout Worth Learning

This Bass Gym lesson with Marek Bero explores the fast, melodic punk bass line from Face to Face’s “Bent But Not Broken.”

Bend It in Drop D: Bass Lesson on Vibrato, Slides, and Dynamics

Bend It in Drop D: Bass Lesson on Vibrato, Slides, and Dynamics

Take your Drop D bass playing further. Add expression with vibrato, slides, and bends in this Bass Gym technique lesson. Watch the quick video.

Try This Funky Dorian Bass Line (Inspired at a London Music Store)

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.

5-String Bass Workout: Slap, Strum, and Pluck on the B String

5-String Bass Workout: Slap, Strum, and Pluck on the B String

This Bass Gym lesson shows how to build a groove around the B string using slap, strumming, and double-stop techniques.