Exotic Chord Substitution For An A Minor Chord

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 »

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 »