A lot of people make a big deal about the circle of 5ths. If you open up pretty much any music theory book, you’ll find the circle of 5ths. If you take music theory classes, you’ll be told about exactly how ‘essential’ the circle of 5ths is. Even some bass teachers extol the virtues of […]
3 Of The Most Melodic Rock Bass Lines Ever
Rock bass lines get a bad wrap sometimes, right? Some people have this idea that rock bass players are nothing more than glorified apes, just pounding away relentlessly at the root and that’s all they’re good for. I disagree. You can find a whole treasure trove of incredibly melodic rock bass lines if you know […]
The ‘Hidden’ Mistake Legit Country Bassists NEVER Make
Today I have a super quick lesson that you can implement in your playing immediately – especially if you play any amount of country music. You probably know about the ‘country 2-feel’ bass line, right? Playing alternating roots and 5ths – it’s a country staple. However, you may not know, there is a ‘mistake’ baked […]
