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	1. First Class Funk Grooves (#3643) by Danny Gonzalez (2303) In this lesson I will present some good funk grooves, as well as slap grooves, chek it out! Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 496792 Hits · 4.37/5 (844 ratings) · Last modified: 10/15/2008

	2. Jazz #1 (#11520) by Greg Wallace (7283) Some standard jazz bass patterns on these pages...14 examples in all! Jazz · Intermediate · 303023 Hits · 4.55/5 (466 ratings) · Last modified: 4/10/2008

	3. ! ! Playing Melodic Metal (#12692) by Wayne Grant (2713) Multiple page lesson with hints and techniques.For beginner to intermediate bassist playing with a pick.Can help finger player too. Metal · Intermediate · 186021 Hits · 4.74/5 (334 ratings) · Last modified: 6/7/2008

	4. Approach Tones (#44) by Chris Tarry (1920) Ever wonder how to create your own walking bass lines? This lesson demonstrates the basic concept. Basics · Intermediate · 148837 Hits · 4.53/5 (415 ratings) · Last modified: 4/30/2000

	5. Double Octave" Scales And Arpeggios (#2758) by Sean Comerford (1426) Everyone knows the pattern of how to play a standard major scale, but how many know how to do it in two octaves? What about playing an arpeggio over two octaves? Expand your range and dexterity with this exercise. Basics · Intermediate · 138581 Hits · 4.28/5 (390 ratings) · Last modified: 4/5/2001

	6. A Collection Of Hymns (#11998) by Greg Wallace (7283) 14 pages of hymn melodies. Some (like the 1st one) will give you a moderate workout! These melodies have stood the test of time, so they're good to have under your fingers. Christian · Intermediate · 133991 Hits · 4.21/5 (89 ratings) · Last modified: 2/11/2010

	7. Spider (Left Hand) Exercises (#36) by Laurence Mollerup (922) A great series of exercises to build left hand technique. Basics · Intermediate · 127368 Hits · 4.47/5 (201 ratings) · Last modified: 5/19/2000

	8. 0: (I got the Bass Blues) (#1578) by James Vrettos (138) Wanna play the blues,first you must listen to it to get an idea of how it sounds,now your ready to start playing.The main focus of blues is to have feeling in your music,play what comes natural.The Pentatonic scale,Practice it. Blues · Intermediate · 126771 Hits · 3.56/5 (300 ratings) · Last modified: 1/13/2001

	9. Modes of the Major Scale (#9) by Christopher Sung (750) Here's a discussion of how modes of the major work, as applied to the C major scale. It covers the modes using what is known as the "derivative approach", and is a good first step toward tackling this somewhat mysterious concept... Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 122261 Hits · 4.71/5 (232 ratings) · Last modified: 4/25/2000

	10. The Definitive Walking Guide (#11131) by Alex Gallichotte (2976) Walking is one of the true tests of bassists, and this guide will show you every aspect of building a walking jazz line from scratch. It also touches on how a bassist functions in an ensemble and how to direct the flow of a song. Jazz · Intermediate · 121191 Hits · 4.76/5 (213 ratings) · Last modified: 5/4/2003

	11. Ska #1 (#11529) by Greg Wallace (7283) Basic Ska lines on these 6 pages. Reggae · Intermediate · 87889 Hits · 3.91/5 (137 ratings) · Last modified: 7/7/2003

	12. 12 Bar Blues Ideas (#19611) by Mike Berg (36570) A few ideas for 12 Bar Blues. Page twenty-one is the latest addition. Hope you enjoy. Blues · Intermediate · 87520 Hits · 4.60/5 (169 ratings) · Last modified: 4/1/2010

	13. Evolution of the Jazz Blues Form (#26) by Kerry Galloway (910) How did the blues get from the simpler, older forms to the 12 bar jazz blues of Charlie Parker's era? Four blues demonstrate an evolution. Jazz · Intermediate · 74974 Hits · 4.43/5 (130 ratings) · Last modified: 4/3/2000

	14. 12-bar Classic Shuffle (#1955) by Danny Gonzalez (2303) This is a great 12-bar blues progression, but you can play it the way more you like it, here are some examples. Check it out! Blues · Intermediate · 72455 Hits · 4.54/5 (268 ratings) · Last modified: 7/25/2001

	15. Melodic Minor Modes (#51) by Chris Tarry (1920) An introduction to the Melodic Minor Modes. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 72347 Hits · 4.60/5 (55 ratings) · Last modified: 5/20/2000

	16. Playing Melodic Metal-Tome 2 (#12809) by Wayne Grant (2713) This lesson presents different ways on how to construct your basslines.Or.....what to play on a composition your guitarist did.For beginner to intermediate players. Metal · Intermediate · 68398 Hits · 4.64/5 (109 ratings) · Last modified: 11/7/2003

	17. What 'Country Feel' Should I Use? (#2213) by Ken Cooper (310) (Beginners can try this too) Sooner or later someone will ask you to play a bass line to some tune they have written, or heard & worked the changes out. First time you've heard it, so what line to play? Country · Intermediate · 57175 Hits · 4.60/5 (104 ratings) · Last modified: 2/26/2001

	18. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Funky Junky (#17672) by Pat Wise (7484) Old school feel Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 53446 Hits · 4.21/5 (278 ratings) · Last modified: 6/22/2008

	19. ! Cool Blues Run (#16218) by Pat Wise (7484) Blues Bass Run Blues · Intermediate · 53247 Hits · 3.95/5 (213 ratings) · Last modified: 8/16/2007

	20. Soloing With Triads 2: Maj II-V-Is (#28) by Kerry Galloway (910) Triads can move very nicely through II-V progressions too.. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 53029 Hits · 3.64/5 (132 ratings) · Last modified: 4/14/2000

	21. Bach Suite #2 b minor - "Badinerie (#1774) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460) This is the last movement from Bach's Suite #2 in b minor for flute and orchestra, done as a two-part invention. Learn the bass line, then mute it and accompany the melody. UPDATE: Includes link to MIDI file. Classical · Intermediate · 51100 Hits · 4.63/5 (95 ratings) · Last modified: 5/30/2001

	22. A Collection Of Hymns, Part 2 (#12130) by Greg Wallace (7283) 14 more classic hymn melodies. Christian · Intermediate · 50587 Hits · 4.35/5 (31 ratings) · Last modified: 8/14/2003

	23. Walking Bass (#86) by Scott Noftle (137) Learn the basics of constructing a walking bass line. Jazz · Intermediate · 48860 Hits · 4.10/5 (113 ratings) · Last modified: 3/6/2011

	24. More Basslines (#10814) by Stephen Potts (14309) Twenty-four moveable 8-bar bass patterns with soundtrack. Rock/Pop · Intermediate · 48503 Hits · 4.10/5 (60 ratings) · Last modified: 3/23/2004

	25. 20 Riffs For Position Shifts (#12107) by Greg Wallace (7283) A group of fun and easy riffs that focus on changing hand position on the neck. 20 pages! Basics · Intermediate · 45872 Hits · 4.63/5 (68 ratings) · Last modified: 1/30/2009

	26. Bluegrass Bass Line (#5823) by Joey Likewise (45) Easy but fast Bluegrass · Intermediate · 44405 Hits · 4.16/5 (82 ratings) · Last modified: 1/16/2002

	27. 12 Bar Blues (#7514) by Jason Mines (254) Teaches the Progression of the 12 Bar Blues. A basic yet important theory for developing music theorists. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 40735 Hits · 4.08/5 (80 ratings) · Last modified: 7/1/2004

	28. City Grooves (#11766) by Greg Wallace (7283) Four pages of old-school style grooves - sped up a bit... Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 40729 Hits · 4.00/5 (97 ratings) · Last modified: 2/4/2007

	29. Melodic Sorrow (#12205) by Wayne Grant (2713) For those of you who like melodic stuff.... Metal · Intermediate · 39681 Hits · 4.60/5 (214 ratings) · Last modified: 10/4/2003

	30. Single String Workout (#29) by Chris Tarry (1920) To avoid position and pattern playing, try the single string workout! Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 36443 Hits · 3.89/5 (45 ratings) · Last modified: 4/4/2000

	31. Bach's Bouree In Em For Double Bass (#9913) by Dr. Tom Barton (1452) An example of a classical bassline using J.S. Bach's Bouree in Em. Enjoy. Double Bass · Intermediate · 36231 Hits · 4.51/5 (53 ratings) · Last modified: 2/6/2003

	32. Feeling Tense About Tensions? (#27) by Chris Tarry (1920) Tensions can be a bit of a mystery when it comes to bass players. Here is a lesson on how to get them under your fingers. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 35876 Hits · 4.53/5 (49 ratings) · Last modified: 11/18/2000

	33. Getting The Most Out Of Rock N Roll (#1393) by Paul Rainey (889) This lesson, teaches basic runs and fills for early Rock N Roll/Rockabilly style music. A lot of what is taught can be used in modern music also. Basics · Intermediate · 35663 Hits · 4.61/5 (71 ratings) · Last modified: 12/24/2000

	34. Pocket Time (#174) by Phil Farabough (3731) Roll up your sleevs, This is what bass playing is all about, NO frills NO flash. Just down in the trinches hammering out the bottom booty bouncing groove. Jump in ,Its POCKET TIME! Basics · Intermediate · 35663 Hits · 4.27/5 (154 ratings) · Last modified: 6/22/2000

	35. Bass Licks (#5135) by Dave Papke (9980) Bass licks.....same as old but not much info just the licks. sorry i erased the last one. Rock/Pop · Intermediate · 34657 Hits · 4.46/5 (28 ratings) · Last modified: 10/25/2001

	36. Funk Bass For Amatures (#9279) by Dayland Vasquez (39) A little funky somethin' that sounds sort of like the Seinfeld theme. Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 33930 Hits · 3.47/5 (109 ratings) · Last modified: 12/16/2002

	37. Metal Solo (#3905) by Magallane Magallane (310) A very nice solo Metal · Intermediate · 33055 Hits · 3.34/5 (126 ratings) · Last modified: 8/14/2003

	38. 3/4 Slap Riff (#5898) by Harris Miller (51) This riff is great for developing slap techniques such as the open-hammer-pluck as well as speed and accuracy. Enjoy. Jazz · Intermediate · 32179 Hits · 4.00/5 (97 ratings) · Last modified: 1/22/2002

	39. A Little Latin (#11509) by Greg Wallace (7283) Ten pages of Latin grooves in this lesson! World · Intermediate · 31925 Hits · 4.00/5 (37 ratings) · Last modified: 6/7/2009

	40. Mask Of The Archangel (#13485) by Wayne Grant (2713) Two basslines, lead and rythmic, giving a melodic overfeel!Loopable! Metal · Intermediate · 31906 Hits · 4.81/5 (123 ratings) · Last modified: 3/8/2004