Today, we need to talk about beginner bass mistakes – the kind of things that beginner bassists do that can slow down progress, or even stop it entirely.

I’m not even being super hyperbolic here.

In fact, when I was starting out as a beginner bass player, I made just ONE of these mistakes and it nearly led me to quitting bass altogether.

Luckily, that didn’t end up happening, but the mistake is one that I see beginners make all the time.

So let’s tackle each one of these 11 bass mistakes so you can supercharge your progress on bass.

Check out the lesson here:

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If you make any of these bass mistakes, all is not lost. You can fix most of them pretty easily. 

And if you want a process for fixing a lot of them, I’d highly recommend checking out my more in-depth material.

Need help as an absolute beginner? Or want to ‘plug the holes’ in your playing? Check out my Beginner Bass Challenge.

Want to start making creative bass lines that go beyond roots and 5ths? Check out my Critical Mass Bass Line Challenge.

Want to be able to hear something and immediately know how to play it? Check out my Ear Opening Challenge.

Good luck with the lesson and have a great time fixing those mistakes!

Cheers,