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• Flatwound vs. Roundwound Strings on a P-Bass: My Honest Take After 20+ Years of Playing (November 14, 2025)
• The Diminished Chord Is a Magnet for Resolution (November 6, 2025)
• The Internet Archive for Musicians: A Hidden Goldmine of Rare Recordings to Inspire Your Practice (October 31, 2025)
• What Tower of Power’s “What Is Hip?” Taught Me About Right-Hand Accuracy on Bass (October 30, 2025)
• One Hour, Four Bars: What Practicing “Southwick” Taught Me About Groove (October 22, 2025)
• How to Transcribe Bass Solos (And Internalize Them): My Step-by-Step Workflow & Tools To Get The Most Out Of Each Note (October 21, 2025)
• How to Transcribe Jazz Solos (Without Losing the Music) (October 18, 2025)
• Martin 000CJR-10E Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar Review: Warmth Redefined (October 15, 2025)
• Why Thinking Like a Drummer Transforms Your Slap Bass Groove (October 10, 2025)
• How to Practice Transcription on Bass (Without Burning Out) (October 8, 2025)
• The Triad Approach to Bass Improvisation: How One Simple Shape Frees Your Playing (October 7, 2025)
• How to Practice Bass Guitar: The Roadmap from Fundamentals to Freedom (October 3, 2025)
• From Switching to Landing: How I Practice Clean Chord Changes (October 3, 2025)
• What My Kid Taught Me About Practice and Patience (September 29, 2025)
• Augmented Triad on Bass: How “Wrong Notes” Create Movement and Color (September 25, 2025)
• Creative Collaboration Boundaries: How to Protect Your Energy Without Shutting Doors (September 23, 2025)
• Aguilar AG Preamp Pedal Review: Transparent Tone, Simple Setup (September 19, 2025)
• Honored to Be Named One of the Best Bass Guitar Blogs of 2025 (September 17, 2025)
• One Diminished Shape to Rule Them All: Unlocking Your 7th Chords (September 15, 2025)
• Tonic Gravity: How to Play Any Note and Still Sound Good (September 4, 2025)
• 3 Wrist & Forearm Resets That Helped Me Keep Playing (August 28, 2025)
• Detours Aren’t Endings: Grief, Homecoming, and “Loch Lomond” (August 26, 2025)
• Make Your Bass Solos Melodic (Stop Sounding Like Scales) (August 21, 2025)
• Breaking Old Habits on the Bass: New Ways to Land on the Tonic (August 13, 2025)
• The Email That Reminded Me Why I Create Bass Content (August 10, 2025)
• I Used to Overcomplicate Every Tune. This Time, I Didn’t. (August 5, 2025)
• When You Only Have Time at 2AM to Create (July 27, 2025)
• 10 Affirmations When You're Stuck In A Musical Rut (September 2, 2024)
• Modes in Music: What Are They & When Should You Use Them? (August 10, 2024)
• 197 Ways of Making Money in Music (Unlocking The Wealth) (August 2, 2024)
• Want To Make A Musician Website? Here's The 2 Best Ways. (July 28, 2024)
• Bass Shed Spotlight #2: Chet Baker's solo on Autumn Leaves (July 1, 2024)
• Improve Your Fluidity on the Bass Guitar (Bass Playing Tips) (June 25, 2024)
• Artificial Harmonics and Natural Harmonics (For Bass Guitar) (June 21, 2024)
• 4 Best Apps For Practicing Jazz Improvisation (June 18, 2024)
• Guide Tones - The Key To Melodic Direction In Your Solos (June 16, 2024)
• How To Transcribe Music Effectively and More Often (June 6, 2024)
• Pedalboard Setup for Bass Guitar (Comprehensive Guide) (May 31, 2024)
• How To Play Faster On Bass (Progress In A Couple Of Weeks!) (May 11, 2024)
• Best Multi Guitar Stand For Bass Players (May 1, 2024)
• 3 Ways To Slap Bass Like Oteil Burbridge (My Personal Take) (April 28, 2024)
• Elevate Your Music With This Diminished Sound Exercise (April 22, 2024)
• Best Small Pedalboard (Lightweight, Durable, and No Velcro!) (April 17, 2024)
• Bass Guitar Techniques (A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners) (April 8, 2024)
• How To Use The Circle Of Fifths (Simple Guide for Beginners) (March 31, 2024)
• Best Productivity App For Musicians (Amazing Marvin Review) (March 27, 2024)
• Tips To Improve Your Bass Practice Routine (For Beginners) (March 26, 2024)
• Best Ear Training App for macOS and iOS (March 22, 2024)
• How To Play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (Boss Level Unlocked) (March 21, 2024)
• Could Sitar Sitting Position Be The New Way For Playing Bass? (March 17, 2024)
• All About Effects Pedals for Bass Guitar (Comprehensive Guide) (March 11, 2024)
• How To Play Happy Birthday On Bass Guitar Like A Boss (March 3, 2024)
• Bass Shed Spotlight #1: Transcribing Angelo Roman (February 29, 2024)
• 2 Ways To Fix Guitar Neck Dive For Bass Players That Sit (February 29, 2024)
• What Is Contrary Motion in Music? (Practical Types Of Motion) (February 25, 2024)
• Bass Guitar Tone: Misconceptions & Practical Bass Tone Tips (February 24, 2024)
• 4 Melodic Minor Modes You Can Use On V Chords (For Solos) (February 17, 2024)
• 1 Percent Better Every Day: Amplifying Your Musical Progress (February 12, 2024)
• What is "Chord Voicing"? Learn 2 Jazz Chord Voicings! (February 12, 2024)
• Bass Guitar Basics: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners (February 12, 2024)
• My Go-To Bass Guitar Warm Up Exercises (Fingers & Mind) (January 28, 2024)
• Best YouTube Video Setup For Making Bass Guitar Videos (January 24, 2024)
• What Are Arpeggios? And How To Use Them In Your Bass Fills (January 21, 2024)
• Say Goodbye To Bad Wrist Angles On The Bass Guitar (January 15, 2024)
• How To Create Bass Fills (Step-By-Step Method For Beginner) (January 6, 2024)
• 3 Best Devices For Tight Forearms and Forearm Pain (January 1, 2024)
• Best Ways For Practicing With A Metronome Like A Pro (December 31, 2023)
• What Are Enharmonic Notes (A.K.A Enharmonic Equivalents)? (December 26, 2023)
• 2 Best Ear Training Apps of 2025 - Become A Better Musician (December 21, 2023)
• How To Solo Over Rhythm Changes (The Easiest Way) (December 14, 2023)
• Jazz Lingo & Jazz Slang: A Rundown of Common Jazz Terms (December 11, 2023)
• 15 Chord Melody Arrangement Techniques For Solo Bass (December 8, 2023)
• Best Way To Practice Scales Musically On Bass Guitar (November 30, 2023)
• Best AI Software To Remove Instruments From A Song (November 26, 2023)
• Play Slap Bass Technique For Gospel, Funk, and Fusion (November 24, 2023)
• Play Bass Guitar Arpeggios (The Easy Way For Beginners) (November 23, 2023)
• How To Play A Walking Bass Line: A Fundamental Guide (November 17, 2023)
• 9 Best Bass Effects Pedals For Unlocking Your Creativity (November 3, 2023)
• Best Music Ear Training Exercises for Bass Players (October 21, 2023)
• Number System in Music (Simple Explanation for Beginners) (October 20, 2023)
• Drop 2 Chords (My Favorite Jazz Chord Voicing For The Bass) (October 15, 2023)
• What Are Pentatonic Scales? And How To Use Them In Solos (October 15, 2023)
• How To Use Triad Pairs To Create Movement In Your Solos (October 13, 2023)
• Beginner Bass Chords - Complete Guide for 4-string Bass Guitar (October 10, 2023)
• 12 Essential Jazz Scales & How To Connect Them (October 9, 2023)
• Dexterity Finger Exercises For Bass Guitar (Beginners) (October 5, 2023)
• Learn The Notes On Your Fretboard! (For Beginner Bass Players) (October 3, 2023)