Bass Fills and How To Create Them In this lesson we’ll be looking at how to create bass fills from the absolute basics through to more advanced chromatic fills. There is a large amount of lesson material to work through which can be downloaded accessed in the Practice Resources section below The Creative Bassist This…
In this lesson, Mark breaks down every note of this beautifully crafted groove as played by Paul Webb. You’ll learn how to count those syncopated rhythms and feel those anticipations. Mark also breaks down the theory behind the line so you can create similar bass lines that outline the harmony in an interesting way. Learn…
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”…
In this lesson, I’m breaking down the incredible bass line from the song “Sneakin’ Sally Through The Alley” by Robert Palmer – a track that’s criminally unknown but absolutely packed with groove! The Funk Bass Line You’ve Probably Never Heard George Porter Jr. on Sneakin’ Sally Through The Alley Some songs slip through the cracks of…
Struggling to make your bass solos sound musical instead of random notes? You’re not alone! Most bass players jump into soloing with scales but forget the special ingredient that binds it all together! This lesson is taken from the new course here at TalkingBass: The Creative Bassist. Check Out The Course Here The Secret to…
Pentatonic Scales! They are the most common scale in rock. You probably know the one octave box shape, or maybe even the 5 basic positions. But there’s a LOT more to Pentatonics than 5 basic fretboard box shapes. Today I’m going to give you 5 pro tips for REALLY learning the Minor Pentatonic scale. After…
Today we’re going to look at why you should learn to create walking bass lines and how they are the foundation for developing any kind of melodic bass line in any style. The funky bass lines of James Jamerson and Jaco Pastorius are all based on the same musical principles as walking bass. How To…
Is Steve Harris the king of metal bass?! Damn right he is! In this lesson we’re going to look at an early Iron Maiden classic in the shape of Phantom Of The Opera from their debut album. We’ll break down some great riffs and Mark gives some tips on developing the speed and stamina required…