Tag: Music
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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. WHAT IS TAPPING? Tapping is a technique where you are using both your picking (or plucking) and fretted fingers to play a note. This […]
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Create Basslines Episode 4 – Part 1: Slap/Pop Technique
In the last episode of this series, we are going to talk about using different techniques to create basslines. I was going to make one big article and video with a bunch of techniques but realized that dedicating multiple articles with one or two types of techniques made more sense. In the first part of […]
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Creating Basslines Episode 3: Chords!
In Episode 3 of this series, I wanted to take a quick look at chords. They are really important to learn so that you can add them to any song, know the structure of how some chords are laid out and have fun playing chords as a bassist! Here are my top chords that you […]
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Black Dog – Led Zeppelin (Bass Cover)
Hey hey mama said the way you moveGonna make you sweat, gonna make you groove Ah, ah, child, way you shake that thingGonna make you burn, gonna make you sting. Hey hey baby when you walk that wayWatch your honey drip, can’t keep away Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh, ah, ahOh yeah, oh yeah, oh, […]
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7 Tips For Mastering Your On-Stage Presence as a Musician
Playing live can be scary and intimidating if you are not as experienced or comfortable doing it. Some people are naturals at performing live and can run out on stage and take control. Others prefer to be more in the background. It does not matter what kind of musician you are, you should be ready […]
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Hand of Doom – Black Sabbath (Bass Cover)
Whatcha gonna do?Time’s caught up with youNow you wait your turnYou know there’s no return Take your written rulesYou join the other foolsTurn to something newNow it’s killing you First it was the bombVietnam napalmDisillusioningYou push the needle in From life you escapeReality’s that wayColours in your mindSatisfy your time Oh you, you know you […]
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Staind – Outside (Bass Cover)
What’s going on basschicks and bassdudes! Today’s cover is a bit different because I don’t have a backing track. This is a bass only cover of Staind’s Outside. I heard this song when it first came out but years later (after starting to play bass) I heard it again and thought it sounded like a […]
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6 EASY Songs for Bass Guitar
So you’ve been playing bass for awhile and you are ready to learn some songs. It is important to remember that not every song is the same. I picked six songs that note wise are very simple but some may be faster than others. Chop Suey is played very fast so take your time! Practice […]
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7 Tips to Learning Your Bass Fretboard
A part of becoming a fantastic bass player is knowing the frets and strings on your instrument. Music theory and the electronics that make up your bass are other parts that are great to learn but knowing your fretboard is crucial. I love learning new ways to play my bass and utilizing these ways that […]