Are you looking to elevate your bass playing skills and achieve fretboard fluency? Understanding and utilising patterns is a powerful way to enhance your technique, creativity and overall musicianship. In this post, we’ll explore how integrating various bass patterns into your practice…
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Major Chords Bass Exercise | The Game Changer
Introduction: Welcome to my latest post where we explore the world of major chords with an exciting bass exercise I’ve developed, The Major Chords Bass Exercise Game Change! This exercise is tailored for intermediate bass…
Diminished Harmony for Bass Players
The diminished harmony is a versatile tool that can add a unique flavour to your bass playing. In this post, we’ll explore what diminished chords are, how to use them and what you can play…
Pentatonic Playing and Fills
For bassists, mastering the art of bass fills is more than just a skill, it’s an essential element that can change your playing. These fills not only add creativity but also bring life to your…
Retrofitting II-Vs: Advanced Harmonic Techniques for Bass Players
When it comes to improving your skills on the bass guitar, exploring advanced harmonic techniques is a must. One captivating method, often used by seasoned bass players, is retrofitting II-Vs. This simple yet potent maneuver…
Bass Slides Technique: Tips & Creativity
If you’re eager to add a new dimension to your bass playing with bass slides, you’re in the right place. Slides are an essential technique used as embellishments for your lines. If you are looking…
Bass Arpeggios Decoded
Why Every Bassist Should Learn Arpeggios Arpeggios, often seen as a daunting challenge for bass players, are a fundamental aspect of bass lines. In this guide, I will demystify arpeggios, making them accessible and practical…
Creative Bass Playing with Tritone Substitution
Do you ever feel like your bass playing could use a dash of magic? Well, today we’re about to do just that. Imagine creating bass lines that not only groove but also use intriguing harmony…
Top Three Questions Bass Players Always Ask
Becoming a Great Bass Player Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate player, aspiring to be good at bass playing or even a great bassist is a journey filled with excitement and challenges. In this…
The Blues Scale: A Guide for Bass Players
Introduction: The Blues Scale and Its Magic When it comes to playing bass, few scales have the power to evoke emotion quite like the blues scale. In this post, I will explore the world of…