Music Theory for the Bass Player
Video: Got Dexterity?
These Wicked Dexterity Drills are just what the Doctor ordered… First published on notreble, this dexterity regimen effectively addresses several common issues: coordination between the right and left hands independence
Gadgets for Technique Practice?
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? From my experience these items
How to Send Tension Packing… And Play More Relaxed
Last week I was talking about the importance of sending tension packing so creativity and flow can move your way instead. Here are a few general tips and checkpoints for
The Number 1 Enemy of Creativity, Timing and Tone
I used to believe that peak creativity is just happening to us in rare, lucky moments and that the best we can do is pray to the muses. Over time
Triplets in Walking Bass Lines
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 of feel . Well, how
Tonic – Subdominant – Dominant – Why you need to know
If you have ever opened up a music theory book, you will see the “functions” of chords within a scale. They are famously named: The “Functions”: Tonic, Subdominant, Dominant Tonic
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
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
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