Here are 5 bass guitar chord shapes that are less mainstream, but pack a potent sound that will carve yourself a signature voice on the bass guitar! Bass players, such Oteil Burbridge, Fred Hammond, and John Patitucci already explore these bass guitar chord shapes often in their bass grooves and bass solos. Read more »
If… Then… Approach to Dominant 7 Chords
The If / Then approach to chords is a highly effective method for walking bass lines and bass solos. When the notes are already taken care of for you, you can shift your focus on the aspects of music that really matter (rhythm, articulation, space, phrasing, etc…). This chart outlines the scales and modes that [...] Read more »
4 Ways to Perceive a Dominant 7th Chord
This bass lesson describes 4 ways you can perceive a dominant 7th chord in order to accomplish specific altered chord effects. When used effectively, these harmonic options add powerful tensions and resolutions to your walking bass lines. Read more »
