As bass players we are usually only playing one note at the same time, unlike our guitarist counter-parts. But adding some chords to our vocabularies can not only spice up our basslines, but also help us in understanding harmony better. In this lesson I will introduce some chord shapes that
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Most people playing music can agree music is just another language to have a conversation and express the things they want to say. Because after all, music can convey and cause happiness, sadness, melancholy and so many other emotions. But the problem for a lot of players is, that it
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My students often ask me how they can create better basslines for their songs. To answer this question, you should ask yourself what makes a bass line good in the first place. If you ask this question to 5 different people, the answers will undoubtedly vary some. However, I expect
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As a bass player it is crucial to understand harmony and chords. After all, we are not only keepers of the groove, we also play a vital part in outlining the harmony so vocalists and lead players can really shine. Understanding how chords are created, makes us understand which notes
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One of our main tasks as bass players is to outline the harmony. In practice this means, that a listener should get a general idea of what the chords are to a tune, by listening to the bass guitarist. Being successful in this endeavor requires us bass player to at
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Figuring out bass lines by ear can be an incredible daunting task. Unless you are listening to the new Marcus Miller album, the bass probably isn’t mixed on top of the music. It can be very hard hard to really hear what going on in the low end. This article
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