Tag: bass musician magazine
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Create Basslines Episode 4 – Part 2: Tapping
In the previous techniques lesson, I talked about incorporating slap/pop technique into your basslines. In this episode, we are going to be discussing how you can use tapping in your basslines.
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Creating Basslines: Playing in Unison (Explained & Examples)
One of the reasons I love playing bass is because of how versatile and funky you can get with it. But one misconception that I think people get wrong with bass is that it’s a boring instrument. Playing the root is very important but it does not have to be the only thing you play.…
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Bassists Gift Guide for the Holidays – 2021 EDITION
Happy holiday season everyone! Right about now is the time that I am asked what I want for Christmas from family and friends. I wanted to create this guide if you are looking to buy a gift for the bassist in your life or you need some ideas to give to others to buy you. …
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Sweet Leaf – Black Sabbath (Bass Cover)
Whether you partake in this activity or not Happy 420 to all! [Intro] *Coughing* [Verse 1] Alright now Won’t you listen? When I first met you, didn’t realize I can’t forget you or your surprise You introduced me to my mind And left me wanting you and your kind Oh, yeah! [Verse 2] I love…
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Create Amazing Basslines and Progressions with Modes – Lesson 2
Hello Basschicks and Bassdudes! New post is live on Bass Musician Magazine talking about modes! Create Amazing Basslines and Progressions with Modes – Lesson 2 In the second modes lesson I am going to be showing you the modes across 1, 2 and 3 strings utilizing the C Major scale.
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7th Chords – Bass Musician Magazine
Welcome back to another lesson in the world of music theory and bass! It is always a pleasure to work with Bass Musician Magazine. The lesson for June is all about 7th chords! Make sure you go to link below and check out the article and other amazing articles on Bass Musician Magazine’s website! https://bassmusicianmagazine.com/2018/06/the-no-nonsense-guide-to-music-theory-scales-and-more/…
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HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!
Hello Basschicks and Bassdudes! I have been waiting a long time to announce this but I have written and published my first book! I still can’t believe that the book is live on Amazon right now! This book is very special to me because I pured my blood, sweat and tears into creating it. There…
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Quickest Way to Learn the C Major Scale!
Learning to play scales has so many benefits including: A.) Learning your fret board B.) Learning music theory C.) Ability to improvise better D.) Improve on your ear training E.) Be an overall Badass! I hope this lesson helps!
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Using Tablature To Your Advantage – Bass Musician Magazine
This is a really good question and some people will say to never look at tabs while others will say it’s ok. WHAT IS TABLATURE? Tablature is music that is written where the fret numbers and strings are listed out (sometimes with the rhythms indicated). Basically a cheat sheet instead of listening or studying written…