Theory and Improv
D# or Eb? Why it matters
A Quoran asked whether it matters to call the middle note of a C minor triad D# or Eb D# or Eb? Oh, yes, does
Ari
March 28, 2019
A Quoran asked whether it matters to call the middle note of a C minor triad D# or Eb D# or Eb? Oh, yes, does
Bass Intro The iconic Aerosmith song “Sweet Emotion” boasts a killer bass line. And because the bass starts the song – you must do it
Take it from my student Stephen: This is how you know… that you know modes! My student Steve was kind enough to let me post
Got a request to answer this question about pick use. What do you think? Do you play with a pick? Your fingers? Both? Why?
I have heard these sentiments about the magic of music over and over: Doesn’t “knowing” get in the way of pure “feeling”!? Aren’t you constantly
A Quoran asked about pentatonic scales in instrumental solos, I answered. It is a good question. Did you, for example, know that the pentatonic scale
I got this question twice last week: Ari, what do you think of squeeze balls and grip devices and other gadgets to strengthen my fingers?
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
Working on Walking Bass? Creating an interesting walking bass line over changes is one part art, one part science (music theory) and a whole lot
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
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