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octaves on overdrive
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Octaves on Overdrive (Video)

Cool Octaves to spice up grooves! In this video I show you how playing octaves using chromatic approaches can sound exciting and cool. Fingering and

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Pistol Grip Ariane Cap Music Theory for the bass player
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The Pistol Grip

This episode called “The Pistol Grip” struck a chord with many and ignited a few discussions, too. It explains my reasoning behind the use of

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Talking Double Stops

Talking Double Stops! This Talking Technique Episode was very popular. Check out why. Double stops add drama and excitement to a bass line. Technique, music

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triads fills music theory fort he bass player
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Talking Triads!

Talking Triads I am very partial to practicing triads all over the fret board. They are a great technique workout and usually sound great. That is

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Modes
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Modes on a String (TT 16)

Modes on a String (TT 16)   I love the sounds of modes… My theory (ha!) is that sometimes folks are a bit trepidatious about

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Right Hand Thumbs Up (TT15)

Right Hand Thumbs Up (TT15) Where to put my right hand thumb when playing? That’s a question we got from a reader. Great one! Gives

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