My First Bass Video

Hi,

Even though this is a starter series but there are some advance concept in this video.

It is available in DVD as well.

I was surprised I still have the VHS.

Cheers!

Bb7 Blues Walking Bass Line

Hi,

Another great lesson by Jeff Berlin on walking Blues bass line.

Have fun.

Cheers!

Slap Bass - Think like a drummer

Hi,

Happy New Year.

Some of us are familiar with the para diddle drum pattern.

A few bassists have utilize it onto the bass and in this video Stu Hamm demonstrated how it works.

Have some Funk!

Joe Hubbard Bass Lessons

Hi,

Joe Hubbard is the teacher of Pro bassists.

In this lesson, he will share some cool ideas of improvisation in the style of James Jamerson.

Take your bass and give it a try!

Federico Malaman & Anton Davidyants

Hi all,

I really enjoy watching Federico Malaman on the bass.

Check out this cool video of the duet.

Be inspired!

Major 7 Chord Tones with Approach Notes - Jeff Berlin

Hi,

This is a useful lesson by Jeff Berlin.

Hope the exercise can help you.

 

Have fun!

What's Going On - Bass Track

Hi,

I have just edited this post because the version by Thundercat was removed on youtube.

Check out this version of Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" just bass track by original bassist James Jamerson.

This is a good tune for all bass player to learn.

Give it a try.

Cheers.

Marcus Miller Sire Bass Interview

"Nowadays its so important to put instruments in young people's hands."

Enjoy!

Pentatonic Ideas

Hi,

Adam Nitti shared a concept of playing the 2nd and the 5th when improvising over a minor chord.

For example, instead of playing a C minor pentatonic scale over a C minor chord, you can also play the D minor and G minor pentatonic scale over the C minor chord.

Check out his video below for further explanation:

Another thought came to me is to use the F major Pentatonic (which is the same notes as D minor pentatonic) and the Bb Major Pentatonic (which is the same notes as G minor pentatonic).

Have fun!

Bass Lesson - Norm Stockton

Hi,

Some good advise from Norm Stockton.

Emotion instead of intellectual.

Happy grooving!

The Sun Don't Lie

This album by Marcus Miller was released in 1993.

There are 11 tracks and I recommend all bass players to listen.

Some of the techniques used by Marcus here are widely heard by many other players now.

Enjoy!

Sunday Morning (Maroon 5)

Hi,

 Sunday Morning by Maroon 5 is a nice and simple song using ii V I progression.

 There is an interesting part at the bridge portion.

Listen to the audio to follow the timing of the line.

Have fun!

Bass and Vocals

Hi,

Singing with guitar and keyboard is beautiful but what about with just one bass?

Cheers!

Slap on Flat Wound Strings

Hi,

Most of us will probably be using Round Wound strings especially if you are into slapping.

I chance upon this video of Alex Lofoco where he slaps on Flat Wound strings.

In this video he used a Laurus Quasar T900 XR bass. I first saw this brand by another incredible bassist - Federico Malaman.

Enjoy!

Mixolydian Scale

Hi,

Mixolydian scale is an useful scale to use over dominant chords and in the Blues genre.

The scale degree is as followed: 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7 

So if you are playing over a C7 chord, you can use the C Mixolydian scale which is also the 5th mode of the F major scale. 

C Mixolydian: C D E F G A Bb 

You can also play the C Mixolydian scale over C9, C11 and C13.

Try the C Mixolydian scale over a Fmaj7 chord too.

Have fun. 

Roland Micro Cube Bass RX

The Roland Micro Cube Bass RX been around for at least 6 years and definitely a good amp to have if you need something that is battery powered.

Beside being portable, the built in tuner, amp modeling and drums machine are other reasons to check out the Roland Micro Cube Bass RX.

Enjoy!

Whole Tone Scale

Hi,

Some of you may come across chords like C7#5 or C7b5.

What scale should you play over? You can try the Whole Tone Scale.

C Whole Tone Scale - C D E F# G# Bb

The scale degree - C (1) D (9) E (3) F# (b5) G# (#5) Bb (b7)

It will also work for C9#5 and C9b5.

Cheers,

Bobby Vega

I think all bass players should check out Bobby Vega.

He is currently working for EMG pickups as a representative and clinician.

His playing is very funky and he can use the pick, finger or thumb.

Enjoy!

Isn't She Lovely - Bass Chords

This is a simplify version of the bass tutorial I saw for Victor Wooten's version of Isn't She Lovely.

The aim is to try the beautiful voicing of the chords on bass.

Enjoy!

Run For Cover - Marcus Miller

Hi,

This is how I would play "Run For Cover" by Marcus Miller.

I think his version is more complicated. This is just the first part.

It is a fun piece to attempt.

Give it a try.