This riff is perfect for developing good technique fundamentals in both the fretting and picking hands.
Take it slow, use micro shifting as shown and don’t use the supplied tracks until you can play the riff confidently with good time.
This riff is Groove 16 from the Groove Trainer course: Click Here For Details
Chords within a key can be numbered to more easily understand the functional harmony of a song and to also aid in memorising chord progressions. In the early stages of playing we often we see songs as just long streams of unrelated chords but it’s important to know that the same chord patterns appear time…
THIS WEEK we’re looking at fret markers and how they can REALLY help with navigating the fretboard. Beginner Bass Players often have no clue as to what the fret markers represent. Why would you if nobody told you? Soooo, I’m going to give you 3 HUGE tips for using fret markers. The first tip might…
This lesson covers the problem of finding the key of a tune. Many people try to work out the key of a piece while transcribing or often just wonder what it is within a tune that informs us of the key. In this lesson, I’ll be covering several different methods for working out a key…
In this lesson we’re going to look at learning the notes on the fretboard. We’re going to use test sheets for each string in turn and then in combination. We’re also going to work on both fret markers and positions in developing our fretboard familiarity. Click Here For Lesson Material (Test Sheets)
This lesson is aimed specifically at those of you that might have now purchased a 5 string bass after years of playing a 4. The Problem So, you’re moving from four to five string bass. You’re someone that knows the notes on the four string fretboard really well but when adding a low B string…
This week I’m going to show you how you can use the washers from bottles of Grolsch to create cool, strong and cheap straplocks for your bass guitar.