It’s one thing to know your minor pentatonic scale on bass. It’s another thing entirely to know exactly where and how to use it. If you just randomly noodle up and down your bass, is that going to make great music? My guess – probably not. But if you have a solid idea of where your […]
“Minor Scales On Bass – Which Ones Should I Use?”
Aeolian, Dorian, Phyrgian, Locrian, Melodic Minor, Harmonic Minor – there are so many options when it comes to minor scales on bass. Which ones should you use? And more importantly – WHY? This can be an endlessly confusing and frustrating question if you’re just starting out. Even if you do understand how the modes work, […]
Muting Strings On A 5 or 6-String Bass: A Guide
Nothing ruins a perfectly good bass line, fill or lick than having that incessant low rumble of your loose low strings. It’s distracting, it can ruin your sound, but most importantly, it can chip away at the foundation of a strong groove. This is something that can plague you as you make the shift from […]
How To Play More Melodically
You’ve been there. You’re in the middle of playing something – either a bass line you’ve made up or a solo you’re taking – and you realize… It just doesn’t sound very good!!! You sound stilted, and robotic – you’re just not making any sense! At least that’s how Eugene, a Become A Bassist email […]
How To Strengthen Your Pinky Finger
The Pinky For most people it’s the least-used, and therefore weakest finger. It IS the smallest after all… When I was just starting to play, using my pinky felt so unnatural – like brushing my teeth with my left hand. I was SO much more comfortable just using my other three fingers – and I […]
Become A Bassist Is Under Construction
Hey There! Luke here. This site is under construction right now! I’m working very hard to get everything up and running as soon as possible for you. I have some things ready right now though… Click here to get a free 12-part series all about playing in tune when you’re playing double bass. I’d also […]
