Learn these 4 scale patterns and you’ll be able to rip melodic bass runs with minimal effort. Use them to create killer bass solos and walking bass lines. Recently, I transcribed several of John Patitucci’s bass solos and noticed a strong frequency of a specific scale pattern. These scale patterns are easy to learn. They keep [...] Read more »
Bass Guitar Chords That Will Set You Apart!
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 »
If… Then… Approach to Minor 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 »
If… Then… Approach to Major 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 »
