Videos
Finger-Tapping Trills
This is a really cool trick that you can use to spice up your playing.
Introduction to Scales
Whether you’re just starting out with the bass guitar, or you just need a quick refresher course on the basics of scales, this is a great place to start!
The Major Modes
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know (or not) about the major modes. Be sure to watch this video before moving on to any of the other videos about modes.
The Pentatonic Scales
I know the name sounds tricky, but pentatonic scales are vital to every bass player. Here’s the basic fingerings of each mode, or at least the ones that I like to use most. The names aren’...
Playing with Runs & Sequences
Here’s another great practice technique for you to use with all of your scales. These sequences can be applied to any succession of notes.
Playing Scales Intervallically
Here’s a good practice tool for developing your understanding of scales. Use this technique with every scale you know, and then try it on the scales you’re not comfortable with.
Playing with The Circle of Fifths
Ever heard of The Circle of Fifths? It’s much more than just a music theory magic spell; it’s also a fantastic (as well as a practical) tool for creating musical exercises. And remember th...
Playing from Lowest to Highest
This lesson will show you how to play all 12 Major/Minor keys from the lowest note to the highest note of a 4-string bass. This is a fantastic exercise that will help you master every register of the ...
How to Use Scales
Here’s the last lesson in this Essential Scales series. All of the hard work is about to pay off as I show you how to actually use these exercises that you’ve been practicing so much! And ...
