Cool Chords & Funky Bass Lines
This week I’m going to show you how to put some cool little chords in your funky bass lines
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Thanks so much for your insite. The way you teach makes playing easy.
Great learning video. Greatly appreciated!
I love these little lessons. Baby steps. Yeah baby.
Thank you Mark! This is a fun and insightful lesson…
Hi Mark,
I have been looking at your videos for a while now and have found them really helpful. I’m new to the bass, but normally play drums at my Church. We have needed a bassist for a while, and thought I’d give it a go. Keep up the great videos.
Hi mark …how do i get to jam track for cool chords and funky bass line… I see the video but i can’t get to jam track…. Thank you
Great lesson as always. Keep up the great work, Mark.
Thanks again, Mark, for another informative and very well presented lesson. You’re the best music teacher I’ve ever seen!
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thanks Mark….that is very helpful for my bass line…