Stephen Potts's Bass Lessons

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	1. 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 · 20055 Hits · 5.00/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 5/6/2003

	2. 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 · 2821 Hits · 5.00/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 5/1/2003

	3. 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 · 1943 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 4/28/2003

	4. Red Hot Warm-up (#10960) by Stephen Potts (14309) This warm-up starts slow and ends in flames . Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 1921 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 4/28/2003

	5. DoubleTriads-Major (#10591) by Stephen Potts (14309) An easy fingering for shifting between double triads. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 3649 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/6/2003

	6. Duet For Bassists (#13960) by Stephen Potts (14309) This is the second duet in a series of lessons for two bassists. Each part is a standalone solo that sounds well when played together with the other duet part. Includes accompaniment track. Rock/Pop · Beginner · 6494 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 3/3/2004

	7. Progressions (#10666) by Stephen Potts (14309) Contains 840 practice progressions with bassline examples and fingerings . Theory/Reference · Beginner · 6203 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 4/5/2003

	8. Harmony Magic (#11063) by Stephen Potts (14309) Read this thoroughly and a bold new door will open to you regarding bassline harmony. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 2795 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 5/7/2003

	9. PlayAlong#1 (#11044) by Stephen Potts (14309) Playalong for 8 measures, then take an 8 bar solo with the drummer.(Easy ballad) Theory/Reference · Beginner · 983 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 5/1/2003

	10. Planing (#22963) by Stephen Potts (14309) Learn how planing (pronounced: plane - ing), can improve your speed and your solos. New page added. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 936 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 9/26/2007

	11. Interval Exercise#2 (#10626) by Stephen Potts (14309) This exercise emphasizes intervals and string crossing techniques in a moveable pattern, playable in any key. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 868 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 4/1/2003

	12. Beginner Fundamental Finger Movements (#14052) by Stephen Potts (14309) This may be one of the most fundamental bass lessons a beginning student should learn. It covers the primary finger movements. Three new pages! Basics · Beginner · 5917 Hits · 4.89/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 3/9/2004

	13. Funtastica (#10822) by Stephen Potts (14309) A fun 8-bar finger exercise. Basics · Beginner · 5257 Hits · 4.88/5 (8 ratings) · Last modified: 4/28/2003

	14. RhythmTwister#2 (#10570) by Stephen Potts (14309) More rhythmic variation studies. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 3088 Hits · 4.86/5 (7 ratings) · Last modified: 4/6/2003

	15. A Walk In The Dark (#11172) by Stephen Potts (14309) A walking bassline related to the Harmony Magic lesson. Exclamation points removed Theory/Reference · Beginner · 2862 Hits · 4.86/5 (7 ratings) · Last modified: 7/12/2003

	16. Finger Warm-ups (#11850) by Stephen Potts (14309) This lesson will present a series of carefully crafted finger warm-ups, that increase coordination and stamina. Expect regular updates. Basics · Beginner · 4791 Hits · 4.83/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 7/14/2003

	17. Five-note Pattern Variations (#10546) by Stephen Potts (14309) This lesson display the 120 different ways to play this five-tone riff. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 4498 Hits · 4.83/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 4/6/2003

	18. Interval Warm-up (#10597) by Stephen Potts (14309) A great way to get your fingers to wake-up and smell the roses. Theory/Reference · Advanced · 3859 Hits · 4.83/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 4/6/2003

	19. A Mood Thing (#13956) by Stephen Potts (14309) A moody solo which teaches some uses of box playing Basics · Beginner · 2491 Hits · 4.83/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 3/1/2004

	20. Bass A La Mode (#10752) by Stephen Potts (14309) Boxing your modes within an a single octave box, can instantly create some interesting basslines . Rock/Pop · Beginner · 8158 Hits · 4.80/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 4/28/2003

	21. More Patterns (#10895) by Stephen Potts (14309) Pattern book base on dominant 7th funk. Will eventually contain more than fifty riffs. Updated daily, always under construction. Bookmark this lesson Basics · Beginner · 5077 Hits · 4.80/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 4/28/2003

	22. Duet For Beginning Bassists #1 (#13957) by Stephen Potts (14309) This is an easy duet for two beginning bass students. Each part can be played as a separate solo. The 3/4 duet is in A minor pentatonic scale. Basics · Beginner · 3473 Hits · 4.80/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 3/3/2004

	23. Funky 1 (#10819) by Stephen Potts (14309) This lesson will contain several riffs. More to be added Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 2036 Hits · 4.75/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 4/22/2003

	24. Interlude (#10774) by Stephen Potts (14309) An exercise which provides good arpeggio practice. Rock/Pop · Intermediate · 1785 Hits · 4.75/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 4/28/2003

	25. MinorMagic (#10552) by Stephen Potts (14309) Open voicings and rhythmic variation make this haunting riff a "keeper". Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 4758 Hits · 4.75/5 (12 ratings) · Last modified: 4/8/2003

	26. Adding Sequential Movement To Solos (#14238) by Stephen Potts (14309) 5 new pages! Learn to use sequential pattern segments, to build nice solos sections. Each lesson is progressively more difficult, but worth the effort. Basics · Beginner · 4915 Hits · 4.67/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 3/22/2004

	27. A Guide To Arpeggios (#11965) by Stephen Potts (14309) This lesson will contain several arpeggio exercises, designed to improve aural chord recognition and left-hand coordination . On my top-ten list for beginners Basics · Beginner · 13777 Hits · 4.64/5 (28 ratings) · Last modified: 5/11/2005

	28. Sandbox Solos (#17994) by Stephen Potts (14309) This lesson shows how a pentatonic "sandbox" can be creatively employed in several solo formats, and over different progressions. Four pages and growing. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 3164 Hits · 4.60/5 (10 ratings) · Last modified: 3/22/2005

	29. Driving Basslines (#10659) by Stephen Potts (14309) Formerly featured at ActiveBass on the main page, this 28-page lesson covers 27 moveable driving bass lines. Rock/Pop · Beginner · 183845 Hits · 4.53/5 (146 ratings) · Last modified: 7/24/2003

	30. Skill Builder (#10609) by Stephen Potts (14309) This exercise covers intervals of 2nds,3rds,4ths,5ths,6ths and octaves. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 9555 Hits · 4.50/5 (16 ratings) · Last modified: 4/19/2003

	31. BadBellBottomBlues (#10625) by Stephen Potts (14309) Here's my take on a standard blues progression, with a bit more swing, but I still kept it on a beginner level. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 6469 Hits · 4.50/5 (8 ratings) · Last modified: 4/19/2003

	32. Harmonized Scale Study (#11022) by Stephen Potts (14309) Play a harmonized scale, and never be bored playing scales again. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 1863 Hits · 4.50/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/29/2003

	33. Powerlines (#10672) by Stephen Potts (14309) New drumtracks added. Learn nine "power-charged" basslines.(10 pages) More updates coming soon... Rock/Pop · Beginner · 23479 Hits · 4.46/5 (24 ratings) · Last modified: 3/26/2004

	34. Solo Insert #2 (#11018) by Stephen Potts (14309) An interesting insert for your solos . Theory/Reference · Advanced · 25111 Hits · 4.35/5 (65 ratings) · Last modified: 7/11/2003

	35. TwelvePack Of Smooth (#10538) by Stephen Potts (14309) Uses an ascending chromatic walk from the third of the chord to the new root chord. Jazz · Intermediate · 7079 Hits · 4.33/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 4/16/2003

	36. A Few Riffs (#11053) by Stephen Potts (14309) Learn how to build riffs from simple Motifs (parts). Each volume in this series will contain twenty play-along riffs and complete list of the 840 possible riffs from our motifs. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 55687 Hits · 4.31/5 (59 ratings) · Last modified: 3/23/2004

	37. Wicked Triad Challenge (#10621) by Stephen Potts (14309) Triad doesn't always mean "EASY". Good coordination is required to play this exercise right. Take the challenge. Theory/Reference · Advanced · 7537 Hits · 4.29/5 (21 ratings) · Last modified: 4/1/2003

	38. Rhythmic Madness (#10544) by Stephen Potts (14309) This lesson explores rhythmic variation, with a funky but tricky tune. It's worth a try . Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 8308 Hits · 4.20/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 3/23/2004

	39. A Look At Blues (#10616) by Stephen Potts (14309) This lesson displays 45 blues patterns with comments. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 19969 Hits · 4.16/5 (38 ratings) · Last modified: 3/23/2004

	40. BoogieBlitz (#10580) by Stephen Potts (14309) A somewhat standard boogie pattern, which has been modified to avoid any copyright conflicts. Basics · Beginner · 6836 Hits · 4.12/5 (8 ratings) · Last modified: 4/6/2003