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Jazz Studies
Welcome to Jazz Studies, a dedicated space where we dive into the world of jazz music. Here, you’ll explore a broad…
Retrofitting II over V | Enhance Your Harmonic Vocabulary
In the quest for rich and colorful harmonies, one powerful technique stands out: adding a II chord before a V…
String Crossing on Bass Guitar
String crossing is a fundamental technique for bass players, involving the transition to non-adjacent strings while maintaining fluidity and control….
Chord Patterns for Bass
A good musician is not only capable of placing the right patterns in the appropriate musical context but also possesses…
Understanding and Utilising Upper Structures
Upper structures in harmony refer to the practice of adding additional chords or intervals above a basic chord to create…
Articulations: Trills
What is a Trill? Trills are a fun technique to use, they are a rapid alternation between two adjacent notes, typically…
Hammer Ons & Pull Offs | Essential Techniques for Bass Players
Hammer Ons and Pull Offs are an important techniques for any bass player aiming to add fluidity and expression to…
Bassist Spotlight | Bootsy Collins
The Unmistakable Groove of Bootsy Collins Dive into the world of Bootsy Collins, the legendary ‘Mr. Funk Bass’, whose unparalleled style…
Playing Fourths on Bass Guitar
Introducing Fourth Intervals in Bass Playing Discover the art of playing fourths on bass guitar. This technique shifts traditional harmony to…
Styles Deep Dive | Jazz Bass – So What
When diving into the world of jazz and bass playing, exploring classic Miles Davis tracks becomes an essential step in…
Bassist Spotlight | Bernard Odum
The Beginning Bernard Odum, a legendary bass player, is widely recognised as one of the key figures in the development…
Diatonic Arpeggios
Understanding Arpeggios Diatonic arpeggios are more than just scales; they’re the building blocks of music and bass playing. As a bass…
Triad Licks
Triad licks, essential components of a bass player’s repertoire, offer more than just technical prowess—they are the gateway to advanced…
Augmented Triads
The augmented triad, comprising a root, a major third and an augmented fifth, stands out for its symmetrical structure and…
Diminished Arpeggios
A diminished triad is a critical component of a bass guitarist’s toolkit, composed of a root note, a minor third…
Minor Triads
As a bass guitarist, it is essential to have a solid understanding of the minor triad and its various applications….