Keep It Groovy - Page 3

Learn how to build authentic country bass lines using roots and fifths, with tips on chord function, motion, and diatonic playing.

Explore how to groove in 6/8 time on bass, using triads, transitions, and timing inspired by Sam Cooke's "Bring It On Home to Me."

Learn how to transform your blues bass line with a classic 2-5 turnaround and create a jump blues groove that swings with energy and jazz flavor.

Master your bass fretboard with creative interval exercises. Build funky grooves and elevate your playing by exploring key interval positions and fills.

Learn to create funkier bass lines using dominant chords. Explore two essential chord voicings and easy methods to improvise with extra groove.

Unlock your creativity by mastering the blues scale on bass. This lesson breaks down simple shapes to help you craft dynamic bass lines and fills.

Unlock the groove! This funk bass exercise, inspired by “Play That Funky Music,” will help you master fretboard fluency and rhythmic articulation.

Learn the secret to better bass technique - should you float your thumb or anchor it? Master control, economy of motion, and tone with this right-hand guide.

Learn how to play John Kahn's funky blues bass line from the Jerry Garcia Band's "Get Out of My Life Woman" with this groove breakdown and lesson.

Learn how to play the iconic bass line from Sam & Dave’s “Soul Man,” inspired by the legendary Duck Dunn. This lesson breaks down the groove and shows you how to transpose it to any key, helping you add classic soul flavor to your playing.

Discover essential fretting hand techniques to unlock the full potential of your bass playing. Learn the four fret span, five fret span, and three fret span positions to improve flexibility, articulation, and fretboard navigation. Perfect for mastering scales, grooves, and more.

You likely use the minor pentatonic scale a lot. However, it’s not as simple as it seems. In fact, when you go deeper into it, you’ll realize that there’s a whole world behind it for bassists. This video lesson will help you get on the right track.