The chromatic scale on bass – you’ve probably heard of it as some point, right? But how are you actually supposed to use it? While it’s possible to just go up and down the chromatic scale, it may not be the best option. Sure – there are some songs that do that, but what is […]
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 […]
How To Tell What Key A Song Is In By Chords: A Bass Player’s Guide
Knowing how to tell what key a song is in by the chords it uses is one of the most useful skills a bass player can have. Especially if you find yourself in any of these situations:. Maybe you’re playing unfamiliar songs at a jam session and someone puts a chord chart in front of […]
How To Find The Key Of A Song Using The Melody
Knowing how to find the key of a song isn’t always completely straightforward. Especially if you haven’t developed your ears yet or don’t want to rely on them 100%. In the last lesson, we talked about the Intuitive Method of finding the key using your ears. But what if your ears can’t seem to find […]
How To Find The Key Of A Song By Ear On Bass: The ‘Intuitive’ Method
Knowing how to find the key of a song by ear is a huge win for ANY bass player. Once you know the key, you’ll be able to make very educated guesses for notes that are in the song. Even better though, it means that you can safely avoid notes that aren’t in that key. […]
Master The 2-5-1 Progression On Bass: 3 ‘Must-Know’ Methods
You’ve probably played the 2-5-1 progression on bass before, even if you didn’t realize it. And even if you haven’t, I can virtually guarantee that you’ve at least heard this progression before. It’s just about everywhere from classical music, to jazz, blues, country, hip-hop, pop, rock – even metal. It’s one of the most common […]
