Bass Lessons
Beginner
- Basic Technique, Notes And Scales
- Rhythm Exercises
- Finger And Picking Technique
- Working With A Drum Machine To Develop A Strong Sense Of Rhythm
- Using Fingers And Tone To Create A Variety Of Sounds
- Learning Songs From Your Favorite Artists
Intermediate
- Emphasis On Groove And Locking In With The Drummer
- Transcribing Songs From Well Known Artists, Emulating Specific Styles
- Understanding The Role Of A Bassist In A Band, In Addition To Being Able To Play Melodically And Improvise
- Slapping And Popping Techniques
- Applying Music Theory To See How A Bass Line Relates To The Overall Structure Of A Song
- Developing Ear For Improvisation And Transcribing
Advanced
- Working To Create An Individual Sound
- Preparing For Playing In A Live Context With A Band Or In A Studio
- Using Music Theory To Connect Bass Parts To All Other Aspects Of A Song
- Applying Ear Training To Hear Where Chords Are Moving And Create More Interaction And Improvisation
- Learning To Solo In Any Context
- Understanding How The Bass, Drums, Chords And Melody Interact
- Composing Original Songs