Soul bass lines are some of the most fun you can have with a plank of wood strapped over your shoulder. It’s always a good idea to have a few ‘go-to’ bass lines whenever someone says, “Play something for me!” or if you’re playing with others and they ask, “So what do you want to […]
5 Beginner Reggae Bass Lines (That Aren’t ALL Bob Marley)
Reggae bass lines are a lot different from ‘normal’ bass lines, right? So much of the time, the bass in a reggae tune carries the entire song; it’s the catchiest part! And when it comes to beginner reggae bass lines, you’ve got a ton of options. In today’s video, you’re going to learn 5 beginner […]
Common Chord Progressions EVERY Bass Player Should Know
Common chord progressions on bass are unbelievably useful. Why? Because it’s how pro bassists learn a ton of songs really quickly and can play them in any key at the drop of a hat. Bassists who know thousands of songs don’t just have better memories, bigger brains or total recall. They do, however, memorize the […]
How To Play Melodies On Bass (3 Melodies To Get Started With)
When I was about 17, a friend of mine gave me a copy of the self-titled Jaco album: To be honest, at the time, I didn’t really understand the music – it was kind of beyond me. But the bass playing? That blew me away!!! The growl of his fretless, the chime of his harmonics, […]
Motown Bass Lines: 5 Of Them Guaranteed To Impress
Motown Bass Lines! As a bass player, it’s hard to go past Motown and James Jamerson when talking about incredible bass lines. In fact, some bassists get super intimidated when they get asked to play Motown bass. You end up standing in the shadows of some of the most respected and influential bassists of all […]
Silk Sonic – Leave The Door Open Bass Line Lesson
I first heard Silk Sonic’s Leave The Door Open the day it came out and fell in love with the bass line (and the song) pretty much instantly. Burgers, toasted cinnamon donuts, John Mayer tunes and a few good friends. That’s how I spent my rare Friday night off last week. In between discussing everyone’s […]
