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Contrapuntal Concepts
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
 
Pentatonic Practice
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
 
Outlining Chords In 2 Keys
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
 
Practice Funk Groove In C Minor
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
 
Sequential Ear Training Vol1
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
 
Autumn Resolutions
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
 
Mechanics Lesson 007
Metronome Usage
Theory/Reference · Beginner · 3752 Hits · 5.00/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 10/11/2008
 
Spider
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
 
Arpegio Breakdown
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
 
Mj7 And Min7 Inversions Combined
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
 
Improving Dexterity/ Note Recognition
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
 
Changing It Up
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
 
A Phrygian Melody In A
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
 
Familiar Tune, Unfamiliar Twist
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
 
Left Hand Exercise #1
a nice way to warm up your left hand
Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 1285 Hits · 5.00/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 2/7/2001
 
Artificial Harmonics
The rudiments of playing artificial harmonics.
Theory/Reference · Advanced · 10890 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 9/4/2004
 
Big Arpeggios, Part II
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
 
Midnight Alone(A Bass Solo)
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
 
SpeedBumps
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
 
Red Hot Warm-up
This warm-up starts slow and ends in flames .
Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 1929 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 4/28/2003
 
Modal Exercise
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
 
Pinky Workout
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
 
Playing Around With The Blues Scale
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
 
Tritone Substitution Intro
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
 
Diminshed 7th Chord
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
 
Diminished Arpeggios
A little warm up with diminished arpeggios.
Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 2104 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 3/1/2001
 
Phsycotic Chromatics
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
 
Learning The High Notes
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
 
Jaco Style Arpeggio Exercise
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
 
Egyptonics
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
 
Slap, Pops And Mutes
A funky little tune using Slaps, Pops and Mutes.
Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 1612 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 4/29/2002
 
Funk Fusion Line
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
 
Major 7th Arpeggios
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
 
Tapping Over 4 Strings
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
 
Tapping Line
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
 
Maj Scales In Tab
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
 
Major Scale Triads
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
 
Tapping Exercices
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
 
DoubleTriads-Major
An easy fingering for shifting between double triads.
Theory/Reference · Beginner · 3659 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/6/2003
 
Sequencing Scales
G major Scale sequenced in 3rds
Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 2991 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 6/2/2004