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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 · 20074 Hits · 5.00/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 5/6/2003
 
Mechanics Lesson 007
Metronome Usage
Theory/Reference · Beginner · 3658 Hits · 5.00/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 10/11/2008
 
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 · 2872 Hits · 5.00/5 (7 ratings) · Last modified: 6/13/2001
 
Samba Patterns
Some Samba patterns.
World · Beginner · 5299 Hits · 5.00/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 9/15/2006
 
Funky Jam
Takin' a break from the serious stuff
Funk/R&B · Beginner · 3822 Hits · 5.00/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 12/28/2007
 
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 · 2828 Hits · 5.00/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 5/1/2003
 
Easy Offbeats
A simple line with easy offbeats.
Experimental · Beginner · 1582 Hits · 5.00/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 5/9/2009
 
Bach Riff
Inspired short riff after practicing the invention by bach
Classical · Beginner · 2474 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 1/14/2007
 
CUJO
9. CUJO (#14023)
by Henry Thomas (59)
Rabies
Other · Beginner · 1914 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 3/7/2004
 
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 · 1870 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 10/9/2002
 
La Gitanita
An almost complete transcription of the Jurg Hochweber's song "La gitanita".
Other · Beginner · 1779 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 5/16/2002
 
A Quick Note On Rythm
The importance of rythm in a bass line.
Basics · Beginner · 1775 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 11/4/2005
 
SSDD
13. SSDD (#21633)
by Andrew Adams (172)
ISIS inspired bass part
Metal · Beginner · 1747 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 10/20/2006
 
Reminds Me Of The Music When U Beat Lv2
Of pacman, but its different. i think it sounds cool.
Other · Beginner · 1334 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 1/14/2004
 
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 · 5665 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 · 5630 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 1/5/2003
 
Open String Chord Extensions
Here is a short line using the open D string.
Rock/Pop · Beginner · 3981 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 6/30/2003
 
DoubleTriads-Major
An easy fingering for shifting between double triads.
Theory/Reference · Beginner · 3649 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/6/2003
 
Apawp
19. Apawp (#19270)
by Alex Hnatiuk (496)
Just something
Theory/Reference · Beginner · 2549 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 8/19/2005
 
Touch Of A Electric Guitar
Just fiddling with my bass and came up with it.
Punk · Beginner · 2187 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 7/20/2002
 
Rain
21. Rain (#23851)
by James Blau (14)
Just a funky groove based on a song by my college band - the Bishops.
Rock/Pop · Beginner · 2110 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 8/12/2008
 
Latin Beat
This is not my best work yet, but its a great rythm, i like it, and if you love latin beats, you should view my lessons because i have a lot of those, well not a lot, but yeah, have fun :D
Other · Beginner · 1991 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/9/2004
 
Nice Lilsolo
This is a solo I played at a jam I had two days ago, its really cool cause it sounds happy and colorful If you want to hear a depressing one check my lessons ..
Other · Beginner · 1888 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 10/20/2004
 
Groovy
24. Groovy (#20829)
by Wesley Spurgeon (501)
I am experimenting with the chords on the track. Hope it sounds ok. I am open to any ways to improve this.
Other · Beginner · 1867 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 1/25/2008
 
Hathi Beat
One of my mates own
Other · Beginner · 1776 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/17/2001
 
Du Gamla, Du Fria - Version 3,14
The ultimate version of the swedish national antheme. It doesn't get any better than this.
Classical · Beginner · 1771 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/26/2002
 
Good Warmup
Just take it slow and your fretting fingers will be greatly improved.
Basics · Beginner · 1760 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 1/22/2001
 
Walking Bass For F Blues
Easy line for those who are getting started with jazzy-things like "Walking Bass"
Theory/Reference · Beginner · 1749 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 8/6/2004
 
High Wire Walking
A short trip to the upper frets...
Other · Beginner · 1737 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 8/1/2005
 
D Dorian Line
A good example of creating lines around modes of a scale- in this case Dorian, based on C major( no flats or sharps)
Other · Beginner · 1648 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 11/29/2005
 
Herd This One Day
Easy to play for biggners.
Basics · Beginner · 1590 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 1/16/2002
 
Slapping Line
Pretty cool short line to practice.
Theory/Reference · Beginner · 1509 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 6/21/2002
 
Morena
33. Morena (#2967)
by Pablo Nadales (50)
Esta base es muy facil y divertida.Es un estilo ska
Other · Beginner · 1499 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/23/2001
 
Chromatic Warm Up
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 · 1492 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 1/21/2002
 
My Workout Routine
Scale pattern things to help improve speed and accuracy
Theory/Reference · Beginner · 1476 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 11/14/2001
 
Huijjui
36. Huijjui (#9361)
by Scott Byrnes (150)
Hujjui
Basics · Beginner · 1454 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 12/24/2002
 
G Blues
37. G Blues (#15378)
by Eric Draven (726)
An easy G blues walking bass line...
Theory/Reference · Beginner · 1404 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 7/9/2004
 
Leeson Riff2
My bass line
Theory/Reference · Beginner · 1370 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/2/2003
 
I Like This
39. I Like This (#21792)
by Max Bowe (24)
This is a relly simple line. It's fun to play.
Other · Beginner · 1298 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 11/23/2006
 
Derek Emmaus (Part I)
A selection for beginners who have learned all four strings and four fingers of the L.H. Develop your confidence on the fretboard. Travels to a slow blues rhythm. Work on your note values (the length you hold out the note).
Christian · Beginner · 1264 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/11/2005
 
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