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 »
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 »
Make Ordinary Bass Guitar Scales Sound Awesome
Playing scales on the bass guitar may not be your top priority. However, if you do any kind of soloing or walking on the bass guitar, you can’t help but come across a scale or two. The problem is, if you just play scales up and down your fretboard during a solo or while walking [...] Read more »
Create Any Chord You Want Using Chord Triads
Any chord you can imagine can either be created or implied through a combination of one or more basic chord triads. Master hearing the sound of chord triads and you’ll soon be able to piece them together to create or imply any chord sound you desire. One of the fastest ways to get the sound [...] 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 »
