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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 All Styles
"Bombtrack" Rage Against the Machine
Gabe shows you how to play the Rage Against The Machine song, "Bombtrack"
gabe rosales Intermediate Rhythm, Song Rock
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 All Styles
I-vi-ii-V
In this lesson we discuss a typical jazz chord progression.
gabe rosales Intermediate Exercises, Chords All Styles, Jazz
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 All Styles
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 All Styles
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 All Styles, Blues
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 All Styles
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 All Styles
Tabs
This lesson discusses how to understand TABS and the difference between TABS and sheet music.
gabe rosales Intermediate Theory, Rhythm All Styles
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 All Styles
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 All Styles
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 All Styles
Chord Tones and Bass Lines
Learn to construct a bass line with a moving chord progression.
gabe rosales Intermediate Theory, Chords Rock
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 All Styles
"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 All Styles
"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 All Styles
Note Duration
A brief overview on how to play Whole, Half, and Quarter Notes notes in 4 / 4 timing.
gabe rosales Intermediate Rhythm All Styles
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 All Styles
Bass Slap Riff Evolving
Bass Slap Riff Evolving
gabe rosales Intermediate Rhythm All Styles
"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 Rock
"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 Rock
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 Rock
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 All Styles
Passing Tones
Learn how to get from one chord progression to another.
gabe rosales Intermediate Theory, Chords Rock
Different Bass Slap Techniques: Down Up Slap and Bounce
Different Bass Slap Techniques: Down Up Slap and Bounce
gabe rosales Intermediate Theory, Exercises All Styles
Bass Right Hand Placement For Different Styles & String Muting
Bass Right Hand Placement For Different Styles & String Muting
gabe rosales Intermediate Theory All Styles
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 Rock
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