The Triad Approach to Bass Improvisation: How One Simple Shape Frees Your Playing
When I first started exploring jazz harmony on the bass, I did what everyone else did—spent hours running scales. And to be fair, there’s nothing wrong with that. All of my favorite solos…
Tonic Gravity: How to Play Any Note and Still Sound Good
When I sit down with my bass these days, I’m relearning something that feels both simple and freeing: lines…
Make Your Bass Solos Melodic (Stop Sounding Like Scales)
I know which scales fit which chords. But for the longest time, my solos still sounded like I was just running…
Breaking Old Habits on the Bass: New Ways to Land on the Tonic
There’s a comfort in landing on the tonic the same way every time. It’s reliable. It’s safe. It works. For me,…
Modes in Music: What Are They & When Should You Use Them?
At its core, modes in music are variations of a scale, with a different tonal center. So, while the notes may be…
How to Use the Circle of Fifths (Simple Chart Explained)
Many self-taught musicians see the circle of fifths and think, “That looks like theory I’ll never use.” In…
What Are Arpeggios? And How To Use Them In Your Bass Fills
Today, we’ll delve into the topic of arpeggios and specifically how you can use them to level up your bass…
What Are Enharmonic Notes (A.K.A Enharmonic Equivalents)?
Have you ever wondered why some notes sound the same even though they have different names? These notes are…
Best Way To Practice Scales Musically On Bass Guitar
Want to know how to practice scales on the bass guitar and what’s the best way? In this bass lesson, I’ll show…
Play Bass Guitar Arpeggios (The Easy Way For Beginners)
Being able to play bass guitar arpeggios is one of the most important things to learn on your instrument. The…
What Are Pentatonic Scales? And How To Use Them In Solos
Only five notes. Yet, the possibilities are endless. I’m talking about Pentatonic scales. These five-note scales…