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Bass Gym: Build Left-Hand Dexterity with the “Marvelous Stretch”
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Bass Gym: Build Left-Hand Dexterity with the “Marvelous Stretch”

Build left-hand dexterity with this Bass Gym exercise using extended intervals, arpeggiated double stops, and efficient fingerings in G major.

Learn Descending Triads on Bass With a Groove-Based Chord Tone Exercise
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Learn Descending Triads on Bass With a Groove-Based Chord Tone Exercise

Learn how to practice descending triads on bass using chord tones, fretboard shapes, and a groove-based exercise in the key of D.

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Bass Gym: A Melodic Funk Pick Workout Using Dorian and Lydian Modes
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Bass Gym: A Melodic Funk Pick Workout Using Dorian and Lydian Modes

This Bass Gym lesson dives into a melodic funk pick workout using Dorian and Lydian modes, with guidance on groove, articulation, and technique.

How to Add Soulful R&B Feel to Your Bass Lines with Slides and Grace Notes
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How to Add Soulful R&B Feel to Your Bass Lines with Slides and Grace Notes

Learn how to add soulful R&B feel to your bass lines using slides, grace notes, and major pentatonic moves. A simple way to bring life and expression to your groove.

Bass Gym: “Dark Mode” Groove and How to Phrase in Groups of Five
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Bass Gym: “Dark Mode” Groove and How to Phrase in Groups of Five

Learn how to build a dark, punchy bass groove using E minor shapes and five-note phrasing. This Bass Gym lesson breaks down the tone, scales, and technique.

Walking Bass Made Simple: Chromatic 1–6–2–5 Exercise and Upright-Style Tone on Electric Bass
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Walking Bass Made Simple: Chromatic 1–6–2–5 Exercise and Upright-Style Tone on Electric Bass

Learn a smooth chromatic 1–6–2–5 walking bass line and get an upright-style tone on electric bass using palm muting, dead notes, and solid left-hand technique.

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

Mixolydian Mode for Bass: How to Build Classic Blues and Dominant 7 Grooves
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Mixolydian Mode for Bass: How to Build Classic Blues and Dominant 7 Grooves

Learn how to use the Mixolydian mode to create authentic blues bass lines and dominant 7 grooves. Understand the theory and apply it directly to your playing.

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

The Perfect Major Pentatonic Bass Lesson: Learning Vince Guaraldi’s “Little Birdie”
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The Perfect Major Pentatonic Bass Lesson: Learning Vince Guaraldi’s “Little Birdie”

If you’re looking for a fun groove to jam on and a way to dig into the major pentatonic scale, this lesson is for you. We’ll use Vince Guaraldi’s “Little Birdie” as our inspiration — it’s a lighthearted, soulful tune that perfectly captures how musical the pentatonic scale can be on bass. Let’s grab our instruments, get into the key...

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

Walking Bass Made Easy: How the Circle of Fourths Unlocks the Fretboard
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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.