This concept offers a simple method for creating tension and release during your bass solos or while walking bass. It also creates a logical structure for adding chromaticism to your bass playing. This concept is really easy to grasp and will get you playing outside notes quickly. It requires minimal thinking and you’ll sound awesome every [...] Read more »
Be A More Melodic Bass Player With The Help Of Drones
I’m noticing more and more melodic bass guitarists. Which makes sense. After all, the timbre of the bass guitar lends itself to some sweet melodies that can put you at ease. If you haven’t ventured into the realm of melodic bass playing, then here is an easy way to break that barrier and become a [...] Read more »
Color Your Major Chords Using Minor Pentatonic Scales
The Minor Pentatonic Scale is widely used in almost every style of music! Being made up of only 5 notes, this scale has the ability to “stay away” and not clash with a variety of chords. Learn 5 ways to color your Major 7 Chords using the Minor Pentatonic Scale! This self-working approach to pentatonic scales [...] Read more »
3 Exotic Scales Using Bass Harmonics
On a previous bass guitar lesson Surprise Your Listener With Bass Harmonics, a fretboard chart showed you where to find almost every note in the chromatic scale. From this bass harmonics chart, you could figure out how to voice or imply almost any 3-note or 4-note chord! The same approach can be applied, using scales instead. [...] Read more »
Surprise Your Listener With Bass Harmonics
Jaco Pastorious was notorious for dropping unexpected ear-shattering bass harmonics seamlessly into his bass grooves. These bass harmonics often sustained on the high strings, while maintaining the bass groove on the lower strings. Crank up your pickup’s mids and learn how to execute devastating bass harmonics chords that will shock your listener’s ears! Read more »
