Do you ever find it boring just trying to learn scales by themselves? Some people actually enjoy the process of scale learning – I’m one of them. However, a lot of other people can’t think of anything worse than having to learn scales. So what’s the solution? It’s to play songs that use whatever scale […]
How To Learn Songs On Bass – Fast
How long does it take you to learn songs on bass? An hour? A day? Maybe even a couple of days? Of course, it depends on how complicated the song is to begin with, right? But what if, instead of taking hours to learn a single song, you could learn it in the time it […]
Minor Modes On Bass – Unlocked
A curious thing happens when a bass player learns the major modes. They soon find themselves wondering about the minor modes on bass as well. This is completely natural! Most people only talk about the major modes, but what if you’re playing a song in a minor key? Do the same rules apply? How do […]
Essential Skills For The Gigging Bassist
If you’ve been diligently practicing for any amount of time, eventually, you’ll probably want to get out and play with real people. It’s only natural. These might start out as casual jam sessions with some buddies or they might be something more ‘formal’… An actual gig! Playing music in public for other people is probably […]
How To Jam On Bass – 3 Methods And 3 Tips
Have you ever wondered how to jam on bass? You see some musicians get up on stage and create beautiful music from absolutely nothing – and it seems like magic. Do the musicians that do this know some kind of ‘secret’ that the rest of us haven’t discovered? No! Learning how to jam on bass […]
Blues Bass Lines: 6 Authentic Formulas
Let’s talk about blues bass lines. If you’re playing any kind of 12 bar blues, you’ll need to know how to get through the form in a way that is functional (aka. playing the ‘right’ notes) but also sound authentic. The last thing you want is to sound like you don’t know what you’re doing […]
