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	1. Groovy Slap / Hammer-on Exercize (#6409) by Kristof Taveirne (10) A great excersize to combine both slapping and hammering Basics · Intermediate · 3365 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 3/16/2002

	2. A Quick Note On Rythm (#19730) by Jeff Davies (62) The importance of rythm in a bass line. Basics · Beginner · 1827 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 11/4/2005

	3. Good Warmup (#1801) by Matt Scott (119) Just take it slow and your fretting fingers will be greatly improved. Basics · Beginner · 1774 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 1/22/2001

	4. Herd This One Day (#5820) by Joey Likewise (45) Easy to play for biggners. Basics · Beginner · 1605 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 1/16/2002

	5. Chromatic Warm Up (#5887) by Tarvo Tiivits (104) For this lesson is important correct use of left hand fingers. First note f is 1st finger, next note g is 3rd finger, f# 2d and g# 4th, then f# 1st, g# 3rd , g 2d, a 4th etc. Basics · Beginner · 1506 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 1/21/2002

	6. Huijjui (#9361) by Scott Byrnes (150) Hujjui Basics · Beginner · 1459 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 12/24/2002

	7. What Time Does To Old Stuff (#17811) by Adam Pfiester (233) How does she feel? Basics · Beginner · 3560 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 2/27/2005

	8. The Pressure Roll (#18802) by Al Miller (618) An explaination of the Pressure Roll using Geezer Butler-esque style examples Basics · Beginner · 2719 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 7/6/2005

	9. Dexterity Warm Up (#18820) by Al Miller (618) An exercise designed to increase your finger dexterity and focus Basics · Beginner · 1876 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 7/6/2005

	10. Fast Slappin' (#11861) by David Moore (875) This exercise sounds more difficult than it actually is. For best results at faster tempos, pop using alternate fingers (I use my index for the notes on the D string and middle for the G string.) Play the open A as a ghost note. Basics · Intermediate · 1750 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 7/15/2003

	11. Somethin My Band Plays (#5310) by Britt Quitman (124) This is just a lil bass line from a song me and my band wrote Basics · Intermediate · 1694 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 11/22/2001

	12. Tapping Lines (#2306) by Michael Saunders (171) Another very helpful example which involves cross tapping. A somewhat difficult technique to master, however, once achieved, it will open up a new dimension to the art of the tapping technique on the bass guitar. Basics · Advanced · 1470 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 3/3/2001

	13. Basic B Flat Major (#7708) by Adam Ferrebee (365) Basics Basics · Beginner · 1472 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 7/24/2002

	14. Basic F Major (#7707) by Adam Ferrebee (365) Basics Basics · Beginner · 1389 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 7/24/2002

	15. Bebop G Minor (mode 2) (#17860) by Rob Pizapio (472) Fun ride in G minor mode 2 simple and it feels good Basics · Intermediate · 1346 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 3/3/2005

	16. Little Fun Scale (#11553) by Dan Bonzz (656) Play with the tempo Basics · Intermediate · 1346 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 6/11/2003

	17. Basic A Flat Major (#7711) by Adam Ferrebee (365) Basics Basics · Beginner · 1308 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 7/24/2002

	18. More Slap3 (#3450) by Sam Eydoun (1414) Again use hammer ons and pull offs the 7-5, 5-7, 5-6, and 7-6 Basics · Intermediate · 1292 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 5/23/2001

	19. Bass Riff #3 (#15725) by Notes Edwards (1997) Another piece. another mind bend. I'm no teacher by any means so don't think off my lessons as such. They are just riffs I've used with my old band. Hope you enjoy Basics · Beginner · 1281 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 8/7/2004

	20. Finger Stretching (#10075) by Pelle Windestam (1667) A bassline for stretching your left hand fingers. Basics · Beginner · 1286 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 2/20/2003

	21. Hammer Groove (#4475) by Pat Pinson (18) This is a simple line to get used to hammering and pulling off to keep the sound flowing, sounds very simple but some people have trouble making hammer-ons flow Basics · Beginner · 1264 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 8/12/2001

	22. Really Simple (#11628) by John Mccarver (31) EZ Basics · Beginner · 1272 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 6/20/2003

	23. Warm-up (#9487) by Gilson R. Maciel (776) Its a warm up wich u can use to develop some elasticity on your fingers, its a good start. Btw, is my first lesson :) Basics · Beginner · 1223 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 1/4/2003

	24. Octave Jump (#5373) by Tom Salvato (683) Start out slow then speed it up have fun Basics · Intermediate · 1192 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 11/29/2001

	25. Basic G Flat Major (#7713) by Adam Ferrebee (365) Basics Basics · Beginner · 1086 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 7/24/2002

	26. Little Warmup Thing (#11831) by Ben Wright (45) Just a little walk up/down warm up thing i use Basics · Intermediate · 1078 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 7/16/2003

	27. Simple Chords Using Roots (#18219) by Chris Burkie (109) A simple lesson on how to play with chords Basics · Beginner · 1097 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 4/21/2005

	28. Simple Blues Line (#20644) by Kevin Gray (17) This is a simple blues line I know. Sounds neat, and easy to learn. Basics · Beginner · 1057 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 4/1/2006

	29. A Stretchy One (#20980) by Matt Lew (3851) Here is a little warm-up I like to loosen up the left hand fingers Basics · Beginner · 989 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 2/21/2007

	30. My First Thing (#11125) by Chris Marra (34) Yea i wrote this Basics · Beginner · 977 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 5/4/2003

	31. Easy Tap (#21461) by Nick Stone (239) I'm just starting to have a go at two handed tapping.So this is not very technical or difficult.If you're new to tapping too, hopefully you'll find it helpful,and easy to get started with. Basics · Intermediate · 910 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 9/20/2006

	32. Fuzz Solo (#20301) by Chris Barry (321) Cool solo that is fun to play Basics · Beginner · 906 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 2/3/2006

	33. Draped In Satin, Doused In Oil (#21006) by Alex Hnatiuk (496) Set in sand. Little "medieval" thing Im working on, partly CTTS influenced. Basics · Intermediate · 841 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 6/3/2006

	34. Short Shred (#17693) by Jonno Cannon (20) A short shred Basics · Intermediate · 821 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 2/16/2005

	35. Mirror (#21938) by Matt Mchone (299) Simple groove Basics · Beginner · 726 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 12/30/2006

	36. Pinky Workout (#16914) by Erik Christianson (70) Play this at a tempo you can steadily play at. WOrk your way up! Basics · Beginner · 702 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 11/24/2004

	37. Solo Variation (#23963) by Justin Scott (79) Simple Rock-ish Song. Basics · Beginner · 699 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 10/20/2008

	38. Hammer Strength Exercise (#21410) by Ben Smith (120) Just an exercise to develop left hand strength and dexterity. Basics · Intermediate · 689 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 9/2/2006

	39. Spider Walking (#24648) by John Cronce (10) A simple spider walking exercise to practice using all your fingers. Get that pinky ready! Also can be hammered on if you feel like it. Basics · Beginner · 2630 Hits · 4.91/5 (11 ratings) · Last modified: 8/26/2010

	40. Warming Up With 1/4 - 1/8 - 1/16 Notes (#21976) by Bob Beckett (4773) I remember as a bignner it got a little frustrating going over scales when warming up to learn something new. This is just a riff to help with warming up using 1/4 1/8 1/16 notes. It can be looped to help get you into following a rhythm. Basics · Beginner · 4600 Hits · 4.89/5 (19 ratings) · Last modified: 1/13/2007