How To Play A Walking Bass Line: A Fundamental Guide
All bass players need the ability to play a solid walking bass line. You don’t need to play jazz music to…
9 Best Bass Effects Pedals For Unlocking Your Creativity
Choosing the right bass effects pedals is vitally important if you want to shape your sound as a bass player.…
Best Music Ear Training Exercises for Bass Players
Having good ears should be your top priority when learning to play the bass. If you want total freedom on…
Number System in Music (Simple Explanation for Beginners)
A few years ago, a student of mine asked what’s the most important music theory concept I should learn? My…
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…
Drop 2 Chords (My Favorite Jazz Chord Voicing For The Bass)
Chords on bass? Yep—it’s a thing. And not just for show. More and more modern bassists are using chords to add…
How To Use Triad Pairs To Create Movement In Your Solos
Sometimes you come across a concept that changes the way you think about your instrument, how you approach…
Beginner Bass Chords on 4-String Bass Guitar (Complete Guide)
It’s not your job to play chords on the bass. But, that doesn’t mean that you can’t use bass chords…
12 Essential Jazz Scales & How To Connect Them
There are many ways to improvise over chords. One way to do it is to use scales. In this article, I’ll show you…
Dexterity Finger Exercises For Bass Guitar (Beginners)
Today, we’re going to venture into a realm where numbers and notes collide. If you like geeky stuff, this…