Most bass players who have been playing for a while reach a point where they want to break through to the next level. Maybe they are self-taught ear players, mostly focused on learning songs through TAB, and deep down they know that more is needed to become a true musician.
A player in this situation – but newbs take note, too! – will grow by leaps and bounds if they learn theory the Ari way – through shapes on the fretboard.
Ari wrote Music Theory for the Bass Player because she noticed something striking in many bassists: many intermediate self-taught bassists teach themselves through learning songs via TAB tend to reach a very typical plateau and then they get insufficient help to break through to the next level. Feeling like a copycat they long to create their own grooves!
Typically there comes a moment when they realize that theory might be a key to deeper knowledge and understanding. Searching for help, they can run into resources that confuse rather than help, because:
This is a very frustrating experience for many players because it steers their minds away from the fretboard, overwhelm them, and take them on unnecessary tangents.
They also do not at all pay tribute to the fact that in order for theory to have meaning it must be practiced on the fretboard!
This is a very empowering experience for those with song playing experience (and a great start for a novice). There is no need to forget all you know or start learning to read first.
Build on what you know and dive in!
Plus, Ari’s teaching style is one of understanding and discovery, one that uses improvisation and creativity rather than mindless copying or dry explanations.
Other Ways
The Ari Way
PORA method, practice guidance, fun drills
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