Sometimes you just need that upright bass sound. Maybe it’s when you’re playing some walking jazz bass lines, a bluegrass 2-feel or if you just want to feel like you’re rocking a stadium with Mumford And Sons. It’s alright – there’s no judgement here… However, even though an electric bass and an upright share the […]
When To Play A Bass Fill
A lot of people will talk about what to play when you’re creating bass fills, but hardly anyone talks about when to play a bass fill. When you play something is just as important as what you play. If you play the ‘right’ thing in the wrong place, it’s no longer the ‘right’ thing, right?! […]
The Circle Of 5ths Is Useless For Bass Players
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 […]
