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	1. Contrapuntal Concepts (#6566) by Josh Scott (1269) What does contrapuntal mean? How can it be applied to the bass guitar? How can I use it in my music? Want answers? Come and get 'em. Theory/Reference · Advanced · 20289 Hits · 5.00/5 (27 ratings) · Last modified: 3/29/2002

	2. Pentatonic Practice (#12580) by Mike Blasutti (2848) This lesson shows the relationship between the pentatonic major and the pentatonic minor Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 6004 Hits · 5.00/5 (10 ratings) · Last modified: 10/6/2003

	3. Outlining Chords In 2 Keys (#21299) by Matthew Brown (9286) Outlining triads, you can master ALL the notes in IInd and IIIrd position. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 5115 Hits · 5.00/5 (10 ratings) · Last modified: 8/2/2006

	4. Practice Funk Groove In C Minor (#19222) by Adam The (100) Here's a quick groove that is easy to play. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 1814 Hits · 5.00/5 (12 ratings) · Last modified: 8/13/2005

	5. Sequential Ear Training Vol1 (#11027) by Stephen Potts (14309) Play each sequence by clicking the speaker, then try to play that sequence on your bass. The sequences get progressively harder. A diagram hint is shown . ANSWERS on LAST PAGE! Theory/Reference · Beginner · 20281 Hits · 5.00/5 (10 ratings) · Last modified: 5/6/2003

	6. Autumn Resolutions (#23026) by Matthew Brown (9286) Not every measure needs to start with the root! Resolve 3rds to 7ths or 7ths to 3rds when fancy strikes you. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 4457 Hits · 5.00/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 10/13/2007

	7. Mechanics Lesson 007 (#23952) by WAYNE ELLIOTT (21625) Metronome Usage Theory/Reference · Beginner · 3752 Hits · 5.00/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 10/11/2008

	8. Spider (#14045) by Keith Doiron (114) This is a exercise that my bass teacher tought me. Do this and go up to about the 12th fret then come back down and go to the A string ect. ect. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 3282 Hits · 5.00/5 (7 ratings) · Last modified: 3/8/2004

	9. Arpegio Breakdown (#3913) by Myles Bradford (93) Just an idea I had floating around in my head. Not really too sure on where to place it in a song. Maybe an Iron Maiden type breakdown? Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 4998 Hits · 5.00/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 6/22/2001

	10. Mj7 And Min7 Inversions Combined (#1739) by Matthew Brown (9286) Combining the GMj7 and Amin7 inversions for an arpeggio exercise up the neck builds finger strength and dexterity. These are easily embellished for use in bass lines. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 3396 Hits · 5.00/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 1/17/2001

	11. Improving Dexterity/ Note Recognition (#3748) by Ricky Patrick (84) A little exercise that serves to loosen your hands up and also reinforces your note recognition on the fretboard. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 2929 Hits · 5.00/5 (7 ratings) · Last modified: 6/13/2001

	12. Changing It Up (#20306) by Mike Berg (36590) Examples of different riff ideas played over various chord progressions. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 7066 Hits · 5.00/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 12/5/2006

	13. A Phrygian Melody In A (#21518) by Pat Colwell (877) Some spanish sounding licks based in the Phrygian mode, key of A. Enjoy! Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 1963 Hits · 5.00/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 11/30/2006

	14. Familiar Tune, Unfamiliar Twist (#14274) by Tony Thompson (645) Please disregard the fact that I accidentaly made an exact copy of this bass lick in the Funk/R&B section. The difference is in the tiotle and font, but please dont get mad about it, it was just a mistake, I apologize! Theory/Reference · Advanced · 1604 Hits · 5.00/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 3/25/2004

	15. Left Hand Exercise #1 (#2027) by Travis Zuidema (40) a nice way to warm up your left hand Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 1285 Hits · 5.00/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 2/7/2001

	16. Artificial Harmonics (#16157) by Charlie Risius (403) The rudiments of playing artificial harmonics. Theory/Reference · Advanced · 10890 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 9/4/2004

	17. Big Arpeggios, Part II (#7885) by Matthew Brown (9286) Inversions of minor triads spaced widely make for excellent practice in shifting. Concludes with two etudes using various arpeggios up and down the neck... Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 5036 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 8/7/2002

	18. Midnight Alone(A Bass Solo) (#11043) by Stephen Potts (14309) This is a soft moody little solo, with some unusual ideas included that I have discussed previously. Play 8 bars with me, then you take a solo for the final 8 bars... Theory/Reference · Beginner · 2876 Hits · 5.00/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 5/1/2003

	19. SpeedBumps (#10773) by Stephen Potts (14309) Play the lowest note of each measure with a thumb slap. (Don't get a speeding ticket). Theory/Reference · Advanced · 1969 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 4/28/2003

	20. Red Hot Warm-up (#10960) by Stephen Potts (14309) This warm-up starts slow and ends in flames . Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 1929 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 4/28/2003

	21. Modal Exercise (#21003) by WILLIAM HULSEY (25112) One exercise covering all the modes in the G major Scale Theory/Reference · Advanced · 1444 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 6/5/2006

	22. Pinky Workout (#16723) by Barney Brazitis (17807) Ever want an alternative to scales as a warmup? This is a cool melodic figure that really gets your pinky in on the action. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 916 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 11/2/2004

	23. Playing Around With The Blues Scale (#5007) by John Crosley (7204) A scale and examples of lines with the scale usage. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 9281 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 10/13/2001

	24. Tritone Substitution Intro (#19593) by Gabe Fizer (169) A brief intro to the idea of tritone substitution in studying ii-V-i's and rhythm changes. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 4680 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 10/7/2005

	25. Diminshed 7th Chord (#4146) by Arty O'Connell (1144) The diminished 7th chord is commonly used as a passing chord or as a chord substitution. It is easy to remember because its intervals are all minor 3rds. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 2235 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 7/16/2001

	26. Diminished Arpeggios (#2285) by Aaron Leonard (127) A little warm up with diminished arpeggios. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 2104 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 3/1/2001

	27. Phsycotic Chromatics (#7401) by Matt McCullough (203) This lick/excercise really works both hands out like there's no tomorrow, and makes going up and down the fret board chomatically really easy. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 2063 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 6/27/2002

	28. Learning The High Notes (#8558) by Matthew Brown (9286) Once you've learned your first major scale you can begin to learn the notes far up the neck. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 1878 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 10/9/2002

	29. Jaco Style Arpeggio Exercise (#22774) by Barney Brazitis (17807) This is an arpeggio exercise that I saw Jaco do on TV. Theory/Reference · Advanced · 1701 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 8/4/2007

	30. Egyptonics (#10265) by Billy Rose (1215) Something i thought might be interesting. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 1640 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 3/9/2003

	31. Slap, Pops And Mutes (#6893) by Lorna Moone (323) A funky little tune using Slaps, Pops and Mutes. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 1612 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 4/29/2002

	32. Funk Fusion Line (#12177) by Travis Schilling (951) Just a small section of a fusion tune I've been composing. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 1310 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 8/19/2003

	33. Major 7th Arpeggios (#23462) by Matthew Brown (9286) Build finger strength, learn about inversions and have fun with major seventh chords in IInd position Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 1246 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 2/19/2008

	34. Tapping Over 4 Strings (#14813) by Jamie Rodger (197) Tap over 4 strings using a simple major chord progression Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 968 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 6/12/2004

	35. Tapping Line (#17452) by Sean Bowes (10) This isnt a hard line at all. I learned it from my bass teacher. have fun and play with it. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 796 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 1/20/2005

	36. Maj Scales In Tab (#4393) by Mike Bulko (900) Just an easy way to look up the scales for htose of you who dont wish to bother with normal scale charts Theory/Reference · Beginner · 5695 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 8/5/2001

	37. Major Scale Triads (#9500) by Michael Hooks (379) Use these exercises to become more familiar with the major scale triads and their fingerings. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 5659 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 1/5/2003

	38. Tapping Exercices (#16290) by Matheus Ferreira (67) Exercises for those who want to improve the skill of 2-hand-tapping and add some more fingers to their current technique. Theory/Reference · Advanced · 4119 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 9/6/2005

	39. DoubleTriads-Major (#10591) by Stephen Potts (14309) An easy fingering for shifting between double triads. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 3659 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/6/2003

	40. Sequencing Scales (#14940) by Adam Furay (1777) G major Scale sequenced in 3rds Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 2991 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 6/2/2004