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
Beautiful Practice: Diatonic triads in an open position through the Diatonic Cycle Who knew music theory exercises can sound so Bach-esque and pretty? In this
Modes on a String (TT 16) I love the sounds of modes… My theory (ha!) is that sometimes folks are a bit trepidatious about
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
Feeling Rusty? Sometimes life happens and for one reason or another we don’t get to pick up the bass for a few days, weeks, or
Tapping into Tapping (TT 13) Talking Technique Episode 13 is up on No Treble. I have gotten quite a few inquiries about tapping, so here is
Put the Pedal to the Metal Looking for some ideas to shed technique metal-style? In this Talking Technique episode on notreble.com I explore playing a minor
Dead Notes bring Grooves to Life! In this episode I give you a few exercises using dead notes – percussive effects that are achieved by plucking or
Tetrachords for Technique! Tetrachords are four note sections of scales; in this episode I will demonstrate some good technique shedding using tetrachords. And, again, it’s
Pedaling Practice Episode 9 of Talking Technique is up on notreble.com. Have you ever looked for the “biggest bang for your practicing buck”? In this