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Bored In The Dorm
A simple bass phrase I cooked up one night while patiently waiting for my roommate to quit chatting on Instant Messenger and get off the comp so I could check my email.
Alternative · Beginner · 3462 Hits · 4.57/5 (14 ratings) · Last modified: 11/7/2002
 
Droning With Harmonics
By letting a harmonic ring and leaving it to decay, you can create a back ground pedal tone or droning effect to play your bass line against.
Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 1991 Hits · 4.25/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 11/1/2002
 
Konpa Flavored Bass Line
This is a bass line inspired by the popular music of the isalnd of Haiti. I think it's a little too busy for an authentic Konpa style, but it still has that Konpa groove.
World · Intermediate · 7636 Hits · 3.79/5 (39 ratings) · Last modified: 12/9/2002
 
Latin, Lord I Lift Your Name
Will I ever get tired of adding new pages to this lesson?
Christian · Intermediate · 14514 Hits · 4.61/5 (38 ratings) · Last modified: 11/2/2003
 
Long Time, No Bass
A poppy line to have fun and practice to.
Rock/Pop · Beginner · 1144 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 11/9/2003
 
Music Box Waltz
This is a cute and easy 3/4 waltz in three parts. I wanted it to sound like a wind up music box. The last part is meant for a piano or guitar, but if your bass neck goes to the 23rd fret by all means go for it.
Classical · Beginner · 4092 Hits · 4.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 7/6/2008
 
Rhythm Changes Everything
Take your typical Cminor, Hard Rock slash Punk slash Metal chord progression, and try new rhythm phrasing to open up the possibilities.
Alternative · Intermediate · 7300 Hits · 4.75/5 (8 ratings) · Last modified: 3/6/2003
 
Sippin A Martini
Hear the gentle tinkle of champagne glasses clinking in the smokey darkness...
Jazz · Intermediate · 3130 Hits · 4.75/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 3/11/2003
 
Sleeping With The Lights On
Slow, Simple and Spooky
Metal · Intermediate · 2481 Hits · 4.44/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 3/3/2003
 
Spring
10. Spring (#9457)
by James Head (445)
A peppy tune for everybody who has to scrape ice off their windshield in the morning.
Acoustic/Folk · Beginner · 3746 Hits · 3.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 2/2/2003