Technique
Sting Groove Workshop (Videos) – Learning a Song and learning from a song
Okay, so let’s say you are learning a song. Here is the usual approach: You decide to figure out the right notes as a first step to learning the song.
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
Stop! Don’t Practice a Mistake…
The hardest thing to do when practicing can often be – to STOP. Stop, and then evaluate. Somehow we tend to have it in our minds that practicing only counts
Bach for Two Times Two
Bach me up! Need Bach up? Alright, enough with the puns, let’s get to some serious shedding. Bassists have loved playing Bach’s music on the electric for eons – be
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