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5-String Bass In this lesson we discuss the mechanics of the 5 string bass and the general approach on how to incorporate it into...	gabe rosales	Intermediate	Theory
Bass Basics Major Pentatonic Scale Learn to play a Major Pentatonic scale. A wide range of players from Kirk Hammet to Jimmy Page use this scale, and...	Matt Murrow	Beginner	Theory, Scales
Bass Basics Applying Minor Scales	Matt Murrow	Beginner	Theory, Exercises, Scales
Bass in Relationship to the Drums Bass in Relationship to the Drums	Billy Sheehan	Intermediate	Rhythm
Bass Basics Minor Pentatonic Scale The minor pentatonic scale is used in many genres, but you will find it used mostly in rock, or classic rock. A...	Matt Murrow	Beginner	Theory, Scales
Bass How to Play Pinch Harmonics Bass How to Play Pinch Harmonics	Billy Sheehan	Intermediate	Rhythm
Bass Solo Mr. Big "Addicted to that Rush" Bass Solo Mr. Big "Addicted to that Rush"	Billy Sheehan	Intermediate	Rhythm, Song
Playing Major and Minor Chords on Bass Playing Major and Minor Chords on Bass	Billy Sheehan	Intermediate	Chords
Bass Walk Down Tapping Major Scale Learn how to walk down a Major Scale Billy Sheehan Style	Billy Sheehan	Intermediate	Rhythm, Scales
Slap Bass Tips & Techniques Get an overview of how Billy Sheehan plays slap bass guitar.	Billy Sheehan	Intermediate	Theory, Rhythm, Exercises
"Bombtrack" Rage Against the Machine Gabe shows you how to play the Rage Against The Machine song, "Bombtrack"	gabe rosales	Intermediate	Rhythm, Song
The Importance of Not Playing Anything -Space-Silence Gabe talks about the importance of rests and their relation to rhythm. Sly and the Family Stone, and Barry White are used...	gabe rosales	Beginner, Intermediate	Theory, Rhythm
I-vi-ii-V In this lesson we discuss a typical jazz chord progression.	gabe rosales	Intermediate	Exercises, Chords
Slapping In this funk lesson we walk through an in depth study on how to use the slap technique with the low B...	gabe rosales		Theory, Rhythm, Exercises
Slides We discuss the effect of sliding into, and out of a note; and the proper way to achieve this technique.	gabe rosales	Beginner, Intermediate	Theory
Walkin' Blues In this lesson we discuss the creation of a walking blues bass line and how to utilize the low B string to...	gabe rosales	Intermediate	Theory, Chords
Pedaling In this lesson we discuss different styles of music using the same notes while utilizing our quarter and eight note patterns. We...	gabe rosales	Beginner, Intermediate	Theory, Rhythm
Tabs Part 2 We get into the symbols used in TABS to notate hammer-on's and pull-off's, as well as discussing the mechanics of applying these...	gabe rosales	Beginner, Intermediate	Theory, Rhythm
Tabs This lesson discusses how to understand TABS and the difference between TABS and sheet music.	gabe rosales	Intermediate	Theory, Rhythm
Using a Metronome In this essential lesson we discuss a bass player's relationship with his/her best friend, the metronome. We discuss the exercise of cutting...	gabe rosales	Beginner, Intermediate	Rhythm
Breakdown of Note Duration Within the lesson we also touch on the feel of a "swing" by putting more of a space between 8th notes to...	gabe rosales	Intermediate	Rhythm
16th Note Duration In this lesson we illustrate the division of the 8th note into an even smaller increment of note duration, the 16th. Also,...	gabe rosales	Intermediate	Rhythm
Chord Tones and Bass Lines Learn to construct a bass line with a moving chord progression.	gabe rosales	Intermediate	Theory, Chords
Bass Song "Come Together" by The Beatles Learn the bass part to the main riff in "Come Together" by the Beatles.	Jonan Rigsbee	Beginner	Theory, Song
Using Bass Harmonics Pancho shows you a great exercise using bass harmonics combined with a slap technique.	Pancho Tomaselli	Intermediate
Bass Basics #9 Hammer-ons, Pull Offs, and Slides Doug Stouffer: Teaches you how to slide, pick, hammer-on, pull offs, vibrato the notes on the bass	Doug Stouffer	Beginner	Theory
Bass Song "Another One Bites the Dust" by Queen Bass Basics Song “Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen	Jonan Rigsbee	Beginner	Song
Bass Slapping with Pedal Tones Bass Slapping with Pedal Tones	Billy Sheehan	Intermediate	Rhythm
More Pop and Slap Techniques with Slides and Walk Down Chords Kirk Powers - #3 - Bass Intermediate -More pop and slap techniques with slides and walk down chords. Kirk shows you more...	Kirk Powers	Intermediate	Theory, Chords
Learn Pop and Slap Techniques Kirk Towers - #1 - Bass Intermediate - Learn pop and slap techniques. Kirk shows you the proper way to "pop and...	Kirk Powers	Intermediate	Theory, Exercises
More Pop and Slap Techniques Utilizing Mutes and Slides Kirk Powers - #4 - Bass Intermediate #4 - More Pop and Slap Techniques Utilizing Mutes and Slides	Kirk Powers	Intermediate	Theory, Exercises
More Pop and Slap Techniques with Muting Kirk Powers - #2 - Bass Intermediate - More pop and slap techniques with muting. Kirk shows you the muting techniques along...	Kirk Powers	Intermediate	Theory, Exercises
Double Pop and Slap Techniques Kirk Powers - #5 - Bass Intermediate - More Pop and Slap Techniques. Kirk demonstrates double pop and slap with sustained and...	Kirk Powers	Intermediate	Theory, Rhythm, Exercises
Percussive Playing In this instruction we discuss how to utilize the B string to create a percussive effect to incorporate into your bass lines...	gabe rosales	Intermediate	Theory, Rhythm, Exercises
"Killing in the Name" by Rage Against the Machine This is lesson is a detailed instruction on how to play "Killing In the Name Of" by Rage Against the Machine.	gabe rosales	Intermediate	Exercises, Song
"Good Times" by Chic This lesson is a detailed instruction on how to play the funk bass line Rapper's Delight which was sampled from Chic's "Good...	gabe rosales	Intermediate	Rhythm, Chords, Scales, Song
Note Duration A brief overview on how to play Whole, Half, and Quarter Notes notes in 4 / 4 timing.	gabe rosales	Intermediate	Rhythm
The Major Scale Learn the Major Scale and see why this scale is the building block for all scales in major keys.	Matt Murrow	Beginner	Theory, Exercises, Scales
Spider Warm Up Pancho shows you a warm up that he got from guitar great John Petrucci. You'll soon discover why it's called the Spider...	Pancho Tomaselli	Intermediate	Exercises
Whole Tone Exercise Pancho's whole tone exercise is a great way to help you get warmed up. It's also a perfect way to get your...	Pancho Tomaselli	Intermediate	Exercises
Slap Exercise	Pancho Tomaselli	Intermediate	Exercises
Slap Technique: Emphasis on Thumb and Swinging the Beat Gabe takes a more detail look at advanced thumb techniques, and how to swing the beat.	gabe rosales	Intermediate	Theory, Rhythm, Exercises
Bass Slap Riff Evolving Bass Slap Riff Evolving	gabe rosales	Intermediate	Rhythm
Playing In The Pocket	Pancho Tomaselli	Intermediate
Warm Up With Minor Thirds Another warm up exercise from Pancho. This one uses minor thirds, and it works the right and left hand, to get you...	Pancho Tomaselli	Intermediate	Exercises
The Egg Theory Pancho explains his "egg" theory and shows how it can help you with your funk playing.	Pancho Tomaselli	Intermediate	Theory
"My Friend Of Misery" Metallica Gabe shows you how to play the bass riff to "My Friend of Misery" by Metallica.	gabe rosales	Intermediate	Song
"Wild Night" John Mellencamp Gabe Rosales teaches you how to play the John Couger Mellencamp song, "Wild Night" featuring Meshell Ndegeocello on bass.	gabe rosales	Intermediate	Rhythm, Song
Walking Bass Lines What is a walking bass line? How do you get from one to the other? Gabe shows you in this lesson.	gabe rosales	Intermediate	Theory
Same Tune... Different Style Learn how a simple 4-note progression can be played using several styles; such as, Jazz, Country, Rock, Blues, Reggae, Polka and more.	gabe rosales	Intermediate	Theory, Chords
Passing Tones Learn how to get from one chord progression to another.	gabe rosales	Intermediate	Theory, Chords
Different Bass Slap Techniques: Down Up Slap and Bounce Different Bass Slap Techniques: Down Up Slap and Bounce	gabe rosales	Intermediate	Theory, Exercises
Bass Right Hand Placement For Different Styles & String Muting Bass Right Hand Placement For Different Styles & String Muting	gabe rosales	Intermediate	Theory
Bass Song "Just Like Heaven" The Cure Gabe shows you how to play the hit song "Just Like Heaven" by The Cure.	gabe rosales	Beginner	Song
Bass Song "Use Somebody" Learn to play the song, "Use Somebody" by Kings of Leon	Matt Murrow	Beginner	Theory, Song
The Minor Scale Learn the Minor Scale and see why this scale is the building block for all scales in minor keys.	Matt Murrow	Beginner	Theory, Song
Bass Song "Sunshine of Your Love" by Cream Bass Basics Song “Sunshine of Your Love” by Cream	Jonan Rigsbee	Beginner	Theory, Song
Bass Song "Highway to Hell" by AC/DC Bass Basics Song “Highway to Hell” by AC/DC	Jonan Rigsbee	Beginner	Theory, Song
Bass Song "How Many More Times" by Led Zeppelin Bass Basics Song “How Many More Times” by Led Zeppelin	Jonan Rigsbee	Beginner	Theory, Song
Bass Song "Money" by Pink Floyd Bass Basics: Song - “Money” by Pink Floyd.	Jonan Rigsbee	Beginner	Theory, Song
Bass Basics #15 Country Chord Progression with Added Note Country Chord Progression with Added Note	Jonan Rigsbee	Beginner	Theory, Chords
Bass Basics #16 12 Bar Blues with Octaves 12 Bar Blues with Octaves	Jonan Rigsbee	Beginner	Theory
Bass Song "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple Bass Basics Song “Smoke on the Water” by Deep Purple	Jonan Rigsbee	Beginner	Song
Bass Song "Dazed and Confused" by Led Zeppelin Bass Basics Song “Dazed and Confused” by Led Zeppelin	Jonan Rigsbee	Beginner	Theory, Song
Bass Song "Iron Man" by Black Sabbath Bass Basics Song “Iron Man” by Black Sabbath	Jonan Rigsbee	Beginner	Theory, Song
Bass Song "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes Bass Basics Song “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes	Jonan Rigsbee	Beginner	Theory, Song
Bass Basics #7 Learning the notes on your bass Doug Stouffer: Learning the notes on your bass	Doug Stouffer	Beginner	Theory, Exercises
Bass Basics #8 Playing Notes \| Using Left Hand Doug Stouffer: Learn how to play notes with your left hand. Including to lay your fingers on the fretboard and play notes...	Doug Stouffer	Beginner	Theory
Bass Basics #10 12 Bar Blues Bar Blues	Jonan Rigsbee	Beginner	Theory
Bass Basics #11 12 Bar Blues Plus Passing Tone 12 Bar Blues Plus Passing Tone	Jonan Rigsbee	Beginner	Theory
Bass Basics #12 12 Bar Blues Plus Passing Tone with 2 Notes 12 Bar Blues Plus Passing Tone with 2 Notes	Jonan Rigsbee	Beginner	Theory
Bass Basics #13 12 Bar Blues Plus Passing Tone with 3 Notes 12 Bar Blues Plus Passing Tone with 3 Notes	Jonan Rigsbee	Beginner	Theory
Bass Basics #14 Country Chord Progression with Open Strings Country Chord Progression with Open Strings	Jonan Rigsbee	Beginner	Theory
Bass Basics #1 Parts Of The Bass Parts of The Bass. Basic information about the components of a bass guitar.	Doug Stouffer	Beginner	Theory, Gear
Bass Basics #2 How to Hold The Bass Basic Information About The Bass. Learn the correct way to hold the bass, and proper left hand position.	Doug Stouffer	Beginner	Theory, Gear
Bass Basics #3 Fingering Techniques Fingering Techniques - 2 types of finger strokes and 2 types of picking for your right hand.	Doug Stouffer	Beginner	Theory, Gear
Bass Basics #4 String Names & Numbers Learn the names of the strings and the numbers for the strings	Doug Stouffer	Beginner	Theory
Bass Basics #5 Tuning Your Bass Doug Stouffer shows you how to tune your bass.	Doug Stouffer	Beginner	Theory, Gear
Bass Basics #6 - Harmonic Tuner Doug Stouffer teaches you how to tune your bass with harmonics	Doug Stouffer	Beginner	Theory

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