Technique
That Riff in Spain [Video]
Chick Corea’s Spain and the tough Riff… I collect challenging bass lines by way of asking for them in bass groups: What tune is technically hard for you? One that
Chromatic Acrobatics (Practicing Technique? Learn a cool groove!)
Color “Outside the Lines” Using Chromatics! If you are looking to come up with some fresh ideas for grooves, try injecting some chromatics. “Chroma” is the Greek word for color.
Killer Octave Riff! [VIDEO]
Killer Octave Riff Turn a simple 2-chord progression into something special using a modern take on a “disco-inspired” octave groove. This killer riff is also great for shedding your technique:
Short-Scale Shedding- VIDEO (Kala U-Bass Talking Technique)
Short-scale Shedding What’s a short-scale bass? Short-scale basses are en vogue right now and certainly a useful part of any professional’s arsenal. By way of definition, short-scale basses have a
Upper Structure Pentatonics: Thinking inside the Box (Talking Technique)
Scroll down to watch the video Thinking Inside the Box: Upper Structure Pentatonics If you have been following me for a while or if you have taken any of my
The Whole Tone Scale – Why it’s cool! (with free jam track)
I refer to this video lesson on the Whole Tone Scale regularly in my lessons As one YouTube commenter stated: “I always found little use in this scale, you have
Switching Between 4, 5, and 6 String Basses (Video)
Multiple Basses – Switch Routines! (Talking Technique) Love options? Me, too. I have 4-string, 5-string and 6-string basses (I know there are way more, but those three serve all my needs).
Sweet Emotion: Bass Intro (Talking Technique)
Sweet Emotion Bass Intro The iconic Aerosmith song “Sweet Emotion” boasts a killer bass line. And because the bass starts the song – you must do it convincingly straight from
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