Bass Bits for the Brave
Kinked or crooked fingers? Here is relief!
When I wrote my book, Music Theory for the Bass Player, me and my editors went back and forth (and forth and back!) about using the description of “kinked fingers” in
Buzz off, Fret Buzz! (Buzz-free Bass tone)
Got a fret buzz that is just not going away? A fret buzz can really be putting a damper on the joy of playing. Here is help: First – check
Hearing the Modes – Made super easy!
Remember the shortcuts to Modes from last week? Here is a great ear training exercise to hearing the modes. It is so amazingly easy, it is wild. Remember there are
Kala UBass Give Away – Winner Chosen Tomorrow
Remember to enter to win the beautiful Kala UBass! That lovely Passenger Kala UBass will be drawn very soon! Repeat submissions encouraged! Lucky winner, get ready! Terms and Conditions here!
Are the Modes all Greek to You? (Super Short Cut!)
Are you Mystified by the Modes? I have a theory (not a music theory in this case, ha) which is that some are eyeing the modes with suspicion because they
This Talking Technique Hit Home: “Burps”
This particular Talking Technique Episode got a lot of views, thumbs up and shares. You can find three gems in it: phrasing straight versus “swung” – even if you just
Privacy Policy Updates Info and Thank You
First of all, thank you for being here, reading, learning, grooving along. Whether you are subscribed to our newsletter, read the blog, are part of our course or have the
Second Inversion Hit: Van Halen to Branford Marsalis
After taking a look at the first inversion of a triad (sampled with Deep Blue Something’s Breakfast at Tiffany), let’s check out the second inversion. If you missed the basics, here
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