In this lesson, we dive into the legendary ‘Lopsy Lu’ by Stanley Clarke, one of the most iconic and influential bass compositions of all time. The Song That Changed Slap Bass Forever! Stanley Clarke’s ‘Lopsy Lu‘ In this lesson, we’re digging into one of the most iconic slap bass tunes of all time: “Lopsy Lu”…
This is the last video in a 3 part series covering the topic of 4 finger picking on bass guitar. This lesson adds the fourth finger into the mix so we can start playing REALLY fast So far in this series on four-finger picking, we have explored the clawhammer technique using the thumb, index and…
This is the second in a 3 part series covering the topic of 4 finger picking on bass guitar. This lesson adds a third finger into the mix so we can start getting some fast flurries. Introducing The Third Finger Once you have mastered finger-picking with two fingers, you will be ready to add the…
This week is the first in a 3 part series covering the topic of 4 finger picking on bass guitar. This lesson covers the basics of free stroke picking with 2 fingers then we’ll be adding an extra finger each week. Four-Finger Picking In this lesson, we are going to begin learning how to incorporate…
This lesson gives an introduction to using 3 fingers for playing fast rock and metal lines. The Billy Sheehan style technique is discussed and riffs from the following songs are used as examples: Elephant Gun – David Lee Roth, The Trooper – Iron Maiden and Disposable Heroes – Metallica. Right-Hand Positioning There are two ways…