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Beginner Bass
Where to start, how to buy a bass, tuning, first scales, first lines, and more
Intermediate Bass
Techniques, soloing, scales & modes, fretless, walking, and genre-specific lessons

Advanced Bass
Advanced genre-specific & conceptual lessons, and some signature bass lines

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	1. How To Practice For Your Ears (#6097) by Clifton Jackson (35595) Here is a way to Practice your Scales using the Modes. This will help you 'Train & Develop' your Musical Ear! These exercises will also get your fingers moving over most of the Fret-Board. Try it, and see how you like it! :^D Theory/Reference · Beginner · 32944 Hits · 4.73/5 (64 ratings) · Last modified: 4/10/2013

	2. Jazz Chord Progression (#5738) by Clifton Jackson (35595) Jazz Chords: Where do the Notes come from? This is something that I have been wondering about for some time now. I have done some research. Let me share with you, what I have found out about this! :^) Jazz · Beginner · 56723 Hits · 4.68/5 (106 ratings) · Last modified: 4/10/2013

	3. Latin Grooves (#13165) by Liz Lulu (2023) Fun Latin Grooves World · Intermediate · 8776 Hits · 4.50/5 (36 ratings) · Last modified: 3/11/2013

	4. Thinking Out Loud- Part Five (#24398) by Mike Berg (36590) Continuing to store ideas as they come. Page eleven is the latest. Rock/Pop · Intermediate · 7779 Hits · 4.14/5 (14 ratings) · Last modified: 12/8/2012

	5. Walking Through Two Octaves (#9311) by Frank Ciambra (9368) This is something to get you started on the upper registers of the neck A very cool walking bass line, keep it moving playing it over and over add your own ideas Blues · Beginner · 3416 Hits · 3.75/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 11/25/2012

	6. Zydeco, I Gar-ron-tee (#12710) by Greg Wallace (7283) A bit of Cajun flavoring for y'all... World · Intermediate · 4873 Hits · 4.79/5 (14 ratings) · Last modified: 9/10/2012

	7. A Good Version Of Fur Elise (#14433) by Trevor Ducken (137) I saw some other versions of this song on this site, but I decided to make a new one because some of the others were just for right hand, I combine both the right and left hand parts together in this one. Enjoy Classical · Advanced · 11605 Hits · 4.47/5 (19 ratings) · Last modified: 6/27/2012

	8. Oriental Feel (#24934) by Farhad Vaziri (603) Oriental lick Metal · Advanced · 804 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 6/20/2012

	9. ALL: WHITE STONE NAMING (#22575) by Dominic Sowle (312) The full version of song I wrote. The 2nd sequence is intended for lead guitar. Experimental · Intermediate · 939 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 6/8/2012

	10. Sweetness (#17067) by Pat Wise (7513) Another great roadmap! Sweet grove Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 31576 Hits · 4.33/5 (121 ratings) · Last modified: 6/2/2012

	11. Trading My Sorrows (#22631) by Mike Berg (36590) Some line ideas for the popular A-D-F#m-E chord progression. Christian · Advanced · 15485 Hits · 4.86/5 (14 ratings) · Last modified: 5/18/2012

	12. Funky Groove (#24916) by Jerry Kretchmer (128) Just a short repetitive groove I came up with in the style of James Brown. Enjoy! Funk/R&B · Beginner · 1540 Hits · 4.20/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 5/2/2012

	13. Upbeat Review (#24911) by Bryan Scott (51) I created this bass line using letters in the order they appeared in a written document, so my ability to arrange them was limited. It provided quite a challenge! Experimental · Beginner · 559 Hits · 4.50/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 3/30/2012

	14. Stranger - A Verse (#24903) by Damir Vajdic (44) The verse of "Stranger" (originally "Stranac") of the croatian band ORCA. Metal · Advanced · 999 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 2/23/2012

	15. Kimi Ga Yo (#24902) by Damir Vajdic (44) The Melody of "Kimi Ga Yo", the national anthem of Japan. With a length of 11 measures and 32 characters it is one of the world's shortest national anthems. World · Beginner · 449 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 2/22/2012

	16. HoRRoR (#18057) by Jeremy Bengtson (2194) I was trying to come up with a scary bass line. This is what I came up with, sounds original but I really like playing this. Please feel free to leave any feedback. Experimental · Intermediate · 3803 Hits · 4.11/5 (18 ratings) · Last modified: 2/21/2012

	17. What? More Funk? (#19404) by Jeremy Bengtson (2194) More funky funky lines with some hammer-on's off. Sounds kinky... Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 8026 Hits · 4.05/5 (131 ratings) · Last modified: 2/11/2012

	18. Epic Fusion (#24875) by Don Crockett (3385) Metal riff to riff on....enjoy riffing this riff Metal · Intermediate · 966 Hits · 1.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 1/27/2012

	19. Finger Funk (#24630) by Mike Berg (36590) These are tabs of finger funk exercises from a favorite Youtube lesson back in 2010. Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 3000 Hits · 3.73/5 (11 ratings) · Last modified: 1/3/2012

	20. Heavy Punk Verse With Chorus (#17954) by Jeremy Bengtson (2194) Simple verse with chorus. Loop: Once!!!! Punk · Beginner · 6060 Hits · 4.36/5 (11 ratings) · Last modified: 12/17/2011

	21. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (#24022) by Mike Berg (36590) Another favorite Christmas song. Christian · Intermediate · 4236 Hits · 5.00/5 (14 ratings) · Last modified: 12/10/2011

	22. O Come O Come Emmanuel (#23253) by Mike Berg (36590) A favorite Christmas Carol of mine. Christian · Intermediate · 5589 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 12/10/2011

	23. Assorted Christmas Carols (#11972) by Greg Wallace (7283) Five Christmas Carols to put you in a holiday mood while giving your fingers a good workout! Christian · Intermediate · 30721 Hits · 4.07/5 (30 ratings) · Last modified: 12/9/2011

	24. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (#11967) by Greg Wallace (7283) Merry Christmas! Christian · Beginner · 4384 Hits · 4.57/5 (7 ratings) · Last modified: 12/9/2011

	25. Joy To The World (#11968) by Greg Wallace (7283) Merry Christmas! Now, about those presents that I haven't received yet... Christian · Intermediate · 4508 Hits · 4.27/5 (11 ratings) · Last modified: 12/9/2011

	26. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! He Reigns (#15149) by Pat Wise (7513) Zooming, try to keep up Christian · Intermediate · 22928 Hits · 4.30/5 (109 ratings) · Last modified: 10/28/2011

	27. Jazzy The Cat (#24508) by Scott Hunter (93) Rip Jazz · Intermediate · 1471 Hits · 3.50/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 10/14/2011

	28. DOUBLE-SLAP (#7018) by Antoine Gravel (289) A step-by-step lesson to learn a technique that I personally call "Double-Slap". Other · Advanced · 47584 Hits · 3.94/5 (111 ratings) · Last modified: 10/11/2011

	29. Chromatic Pattern (#6989) by Antoine Gravel (289) Pratical pattern for doing any chromatic scale. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 2475 Hits · 3.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 10/11/2011

	30. 12 Bar Jazz (#20866) by Dan Gable (7927) 12 bar jazz Jazz · Intermediate · 12658 Hits · 4.19/5 (27 ratings) · Last modified: 10/8/2011

	31. Pepper (#21527) by Sylvester Tinkler (1044) Nice tune! Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 7128 Hits · 4.94/5 (17 ratings) · Last modified: 9/29/2011

	32. Dont Know Much (#24860) by Shane Jordan (10) Song from graham murray and the rusty strings Country · Intermediate · 735 Hits · 1.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 9/13/2011

	33. FANIA LATIN JAZZ LINE (#24855) by Michael Fierro (14) The Fania All Stars were a '70 Latin Jazz group this line was a standard in their style. Jazz · Beginner · 1028 Hits · 4.25/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 9/3/2011

	34. Blues In Eb (#24854) by Dan Gable (7927) A Blues Line in the Key of Eb or three flats Blues · Intermediate · 1409 Hits · 4.17/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 8/30/2011

	35. Swinging The Blues (#24849) by Dan Gable (7927) Swing Blues in the key of G. Blues · Intermediate · 1843 Hits · 3.50/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 8/13/2011

	36. What's Golden (#24848) by Chris Dodde (11) Easy Theory/Reference · Beginner · 550 Hits · 4.50/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 8/10/2011

	37. ! Violent Peace (#21821) by Pat Wise (7513) Cross between this and that World · Intermediate · 15180 Hits · 4.38/5 (80 ratings) · Last modified: 7/28/2011

	38. Blues101 (#17758) by Pat Wise (7513) Laid back blues pattern>>>>easy Blues · Beginner · 25838 Hits · 3.86/5 (63 ratings) · Last modified: 7/28/2011

	39. C126 Trance (#24830) by Jon Hermansen (3994) A simple C Funk/R&B · Beginner · 507 Hits · 2.50/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 7/27/2011

	40. Get Down (#24423) by Pat Wise (7513) <<<<Easy Funk>>>> Funk/R&B · Beginner · 2386 Hits · 4.56/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 7/25/2011

	41. Fire (#24799) by Pat Wise (7513) Fall down Rock/Pop · Intermediate · 2309 Hits · 4.56/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 7/25/2011

	42. Feel Me (#24736) by Pat Wise (7513) Rotate a different fill Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 4322 Hits · 4.89/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 7/19/2011

	43. Left Hand Mute (#24737) by Pat Wise (7513) Left hand mute>>> Easy Rock/Pop · Beginner · 1638 Hits · 3.50/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 7/18/2011

	44. Fly Me To The Moon (#24823) by Ajn Cvaj (55) Fun Jazz · Intermediate · 1441 Hits · 3.86/5 (7 ratings) · Last modified: 7/12/2011

	45. A Possible Intro To Permutation (#24819) by Jon Hermansen (3994) Just five notes can lead to many things. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 410 Hits · 1.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 7/9/2011

	46. Blues Ostinata For Two Basses (#24816) by Jon Hermansen (3994) A little challenging on the second part, it is written in for the guitar. Main line pretty easy. Blues · Advanced · 479 Hits · 2.50/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 7/7/2011

	47. Bach Prelude In Cm Ending Solo (#24798) by Derek Tilton (31) The ending solo of Bach Prelude in C minor. Perhaps the most difficult part, but a good exercise Theory/Reference · Advanced · 1027 Hits · 1.50/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 6/25/2011

	48. Blues Rock On (#16221) by Pat Wise (7513) Four pages of Rockin Blues, A bass fill every second bar. loop 4 times>>>>easy Blues · Beginner · 38755 Hits · 4.64/5 (108 ratings) · Last modified: 6/22/2011

	49. An Evening At The Silly Old Opry Part 2 (#24791) by Jon Hermansen (3994) Simly put a two bass version Experimental · Intermediate · 310 Hits · 1.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 6/17/2011

	50. An Evening At A Silly Old Opry (#24790) by Jon Hermansen (3994) Not really that advanced just learn to slide likea good base runner in baseball, the tempo allows for it, which eliminates the need to tap. Experimental · Intermediate · 233 Hits · 3.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 6/17/2011

	51. Vibe For Jesus (#20517) by Teri Foster (3205) Vibe for Jesus Christian · Beginner · 984 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 6/13/2011

	52. Groove In B (#24773) by Jelle Meeze (49) A groovy groove in B, using raked muted notes. Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 603 Hits · 4.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 6/11/2011

	53. ! ! ! ! ! ! !area 51 Multiple Landings (#15635) by Pat Wise (7513) You might like this one....... Rock/Pop · Intermediate · 6332 Hits · 4.61/5 (31 ratings) · Last modified: 6/11/2011

	54. South African Style (#19711) by Sylvester Tinkler (1044) Nice tune! World · Intermediate · 3950 Hits · 4.38/5 (13 ratings) · Last modified: 5/30/2011

	55. !!! ! MEGAN's Song (#23686) by WAYNE ELLIOTT (21625) A lullaby for an angel. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 5351 Hits · 3.62/5 (8 ratings) · Last modified: 5/25/2011

	56. A Little J.G. (#24650) by Scott Lehman (188) A piece I've been working with from a J. Gwizdala lesson dealing with chord building, progression and phrasing. Experimental · Intermediate · 933 Hits · 2.67/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 5/14/2011

	57. Ask (#24746) by Pat Wise (7513) Play through and repeat Metal · Intermediate · 1076 Hits · 4.75/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 5/6/2011

	58. Muggorskys Hut Part Two Heavy Theme (#24743) by Jon Hermansen (3994) Written for two basses Classical · Advanced · 330 Hits · 3.67/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 4/30/2011

	59. Muggorskies Hut Part One Intro (#24742) by Jon Hermansen (3994) I utilized a faster speed to monicker the 2 4 time signature: Classical · Beginner · 221 Hits · 2.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/30/2011

	60. Passing Time (#24741) by George Carr (151) I wrote this about a hour ago. i was trying to come up with something that was good for finger work. Classical · Advanced · 445 Hits · 2.67/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 4/29/2011

	61. A-1 (#23996) by Pat Wise (7513) Sounds like? What is it? Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 2123 Hits · 4.70/5 (10 ratings) · Last modified: 4/26/2011

	62. ! + Rock De Bass (#24738) by Neil Poppler (642) If all else fails... Rock/Pop · Intermediate · 762 Hits · 4.33/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 4/16/2011

	63. 16th Metal #1 (#11720) by Greg Wallace (7283) 4 pages of heavy lines based on 16th notes. Metal · Intermediate · 10356 Hits · 3.57/5 (14 ratings) · Last modified: 4/6/2011

	64. Walkin The Beat (#24731) by Pat Wise (7513) A funky D Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 1517 Hits · 4.29/5 (7 ratings) · Last modified: 4/3/2011

	65. Karen's Boogie (#24733) by Terri Powell (13) This is what we went over today. its the first half of a basic 8 bar boogie. Bluegrass · Beginner · 841 Hits · 2.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 3/24/2011

	66. Skip Van Winkle (#12202) by Greg Wallace (7283) OK - maybe I'm stretching for lesson titles a little bit...but these are useful for working on skipping across strings! 7 pages of fun in all... Basics · Advanced · 4876 Hits · 4.12/5 (17 ratings) · Last modified: 3/22/2011

	67. Walking Bass (#86) by Scott Noftle (137) Learn the basics of constructing a walking bass line. Jazz · Intermediate · 48890 Hits · 4.11/5 (114 ratings) · Last modified: 3/6/2011

	68. Rock Lines With Major Pentatonic (#42) by Scott Noftle (137) Use the Major Pentatonic Scale to make your rock bass lines sound more interesting. Rock/Pop · Intermediate · 11446 Hits · 4.09/5 (45 ratings) · Last modified: 3/6/2011

	69. Jazz Blues 12 Bar Progression (#20621) by Dan Gable (7927) A fun 12 bar Jazz blues bassline I composed in Standard Notation and formatted it to fit the AB software. Set Tempo from 130 to 160 Set sound to electric pick or finger Set click to always and loop 4 times. Jazz · Intermediate · 3498 Hits · 4.56/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 2/27/2011

	70. 12 Bars Blues Jazz Style (#18082) by Dan Gable (7927) A twelve Bar Jazz Walk arranged without a chord chart to guide you. This was written in Standard Notation and a good tool in reading notation by note positions without relying on chords Jazz · Intermediate · 10924 Hits · 4.56/5 (25 ratings) · Last modified: 2/27/2011

	71. Canon Sound (#19559) by Sylvester Tinkler (1044) Nice tune! Classical · Intermediate · 5189 Hits · 4.82/5 (17 ratings) · Last modified: 2/17/2011

	72. 12 Measure Jazz (#23771) by Dan Gable (7927) 12 Bar Jazz Blues with Improv Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 1927 Hits · 4.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 2/9/2011

	73. Line1 (#24716) by Kyle Nahrgang (10) Test line Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 500 Hits · 1.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 2/6/2011

	74. There Will Never Be Another You (#24715) by Dan Gable (7927) Jazz walking using 2nds. A few changes from the real book. The real book is not always right for walking Jazz · Intermediate · 669 Hits · 2.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 2/6/2011

	75. Ostinato In G Minor (#24714) by Farhad Vaziri (603) Just play it for warm up! Rock/Pop · Intermediate · 633 Hits · 4.50/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 2/4/2011

	76. Motion (#15515) by Pat Wise (7513) Bottom blues/funk. loop this forever Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 5356 Hits · 4.71/5 (24 ratings) · Last modified: 1/31/2011

	77. Heavy Syncopated Line (#14696) by Greg Wallace (7283) A funk/metal line with some significant syncopation (which means the accents sometimes fall off the main beat). Metal · Intermediate · 2503 Hits · 4.67/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 1/14/2011

	78. Straight Up (#24709) by Greg Wallace (7283) Start this one at 60 BPM, and work it up to 100 (or higher) for a good right hand fingerstyle workout. Alternative · Intermediate · 779 Hits · 4.33/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 1/13/2011

	79. Broadway Bass (#24691) by Mike Berg (36590) Some Broadway-based lines that have me practicing again. They sound great in the acoustic setting. Page three is the latest. Jazz · Advanced · 1122 Hits · 1.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 1/8/2011

	80. A Collection Of Folk Songs (#12105) by Greg Wallace (7283) Use these to practice or as "hidden" melodies for your solos! 21 pages in all! Acoustic/Folk · Beginner · 109973 Hits · 4.69/5 (89 ratings) · Last modified: 1/4/2011

	81. Birdesque Lines Over Dom7 Chords (#24692) by Tom Langley (251) Ok here are some of my own "birdesque" phrases that I play from time to time over dom7 chords if there is need for it I will do a detailed anaylis of how to apply them create your own and the choice of notes. Have fun!! Theory/Reference · Beginner · 533 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 1/2/2011

	82. Pedal Tones (#9628) by Matthew Brown (9286) Using pedal tones you can save yourself a lot work and still sound really cool! Jazz · Intermediate · 6291 Hits · 3.89/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 1/1/2011

	83. Stacked Min 3rds (#24687) by Matthew Brown (9286) Stacking interval leaps onto a scale can give interesting results. Theory/Reference · Advanced · 299 Hits · 3.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 12/20/2010

	84. Nothing To Hand (#24684) by Tom Langley (251) Hmmm? Theory/Reference · Beginner · 276 Hits · 4.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 12/13/2010

	85. String Skipping And Octaves (#20285) by Mike Berg (36590) Playing octaves less conventionally. Check pages two to four for riff ideas. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 3830 Hits · 4.82/5 (11 ratings) · Last modified: 12/7/2010

	86. Quick & Precise (#11777) by Greg Wallace (7283) A timing exercise using 8th & 16th notes - good for learning to play with a click track. Electronica · Intermediate · 1287 Hits · 3.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 12/6/2010

	87. October Tune (#24665) by Mike Berg (36590) A song in progress. Rock/Pop · Intermediate · 1027 Hits · 4.50/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 12/3/2010

	88. Epic Fail (#24394) by George Carr (151) Something I wrote when i was bored.I like to pick it with my thumb and index finger.I still have another part to add. Classical · Intermediate · 927 Hits · 4.00/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 12/1/2010

	89. The Importance Of Space (#19425) by Mike Berg (36590) Sometimes "less is more." Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 7020 Hits · 4.88/5 (17 ratings) · Last modified: 11/13/2010

	90. Rockbass101 (#16057) by Pat Wise (7513) Pushin the Bar and pumpin out Eighth notes, Dm scale. D Dorian or D Aolian Rock/Pop · Beginner · 15923 Hits · 4.28/5 (74 ratings) · Last modified: 10/24/2010

	91. GMajor Arps (#24672) by Wesley Pedigo (1432) Practice major/minor arpeggios. It can help if you are getting tired of staying on 1 fret while everyone else gets to move around. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 505 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 10/23/2010

	92. C Scale Triplet Excercise (#24654) by Bill Klaneski (827) This is a great warmup and also great for learning scales Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 929 Hits · 3.20/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 10/11/2010

	93. 12 Bar Jazz Blues (#24662) by Adam Furay (1777) Negotiating a 12 bar jazz blues Jazz · Beginner · 1279 Hits · 4.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 10/10/2010

	94. Let The Wind Blow (#24666) by Mike Berg (36590) One of my favorite Dann Huff guitar lines, played on bass. Rock/Pop · Advanced · 2530 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 10/10/2010

	95. Shuffle It (#18785) by Dan Gable (7927) A shuffle Bassline using all Dotted 8th and 16th notes. Blues · Intermediate · 3438 Hits · 4.71/5 (17 ratings) · Last modified: 10/6/2010

	96. An Easy Wow Your Freinds Slap (#285) by Wesley Pedigo (1432) If u love to show off... Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 15927 Hits · 4.38/5 (118 ratings) · Last modified: 9/30/2010

	97. DimGroove (#24657) by Wesley Pedigo (1432) New Groove to jam with. Guitarist, I think E Minor is the key that fits in or of course G major can be passing tones. Both E minor(relevant minor of G major) and G major are the same fingering. Punk · Intermediate · 640 Hits · 4.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 9/18/2010

	98. Pentatonic Minor Ex. GROUPS Of 4 (#24655) by Tom Langley (251) A way to explore the neck and the scale system. Starting off in groups of 4 all around the neck to get familiar and comfortable with this pattern next lesson will be exploring it with intervals :D Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 492 Hits · 4.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 9/13/2010

	99. Da Groovy (#24649) by Geoffrey Barnes (6440) Groovy :) Mixture of D major and G 7-enjoy! :) Basics · Beginner · 755 Hits · 4.25/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 8/30/2010

	100. 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

	101. (Fugit) (#23510) by WAYNE ELLIOTT (21625) Did you mean: I was homeschooled, musically ? Blues · Beginner · 6710 Hits · 4.09/5 (11 ratings) · Last modified: 8/21/2010

	102. Awesome (#15903) by Pat Wise (7513) Try this, loop around for max effect, disregard the bar lines too. Funk/R&B · Beginner · 15220 Hits · 3.95/5 (44 ratings) · Last modified: 8/15/2010

	103. !Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth (#21035) by Pat Wise (7513) Follow the manual please and repeat. Christian · Intermediate · 8968 Hits · 4.31/5 (45 ratings) · Last modified: 8/15/2010

	104. Beautiful One (#24643) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Based on the recording from the worshiptogether.com album "Here I Am To Worship" Christian · Expert · 1399 Hits · 3.67/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 8/12/2010

	105. Still Standing (#24639) by Joselito Reyes (2861) From the Israel Houghton and New Breed album "Alive In South Africa" Christian · Expert · 1276 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 8/11/2010

	106. Stand Up And Give Him The Praise (#24638) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Based on the popular recording from Paul Wilbur album "Shalom Jerusalem" Christian · Expert · 911 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 8/10/2010

	107. This Is How We Overcome (#24582) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Based on the popular recording from the Hillsong Music Australia album "By Your Side" Christian · Expert · 1445 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 8/9/2010

	108. Where The Spirit Of The Lord Is (#24637) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Based on the recording from the Passion album "Awakening" featuring Chris Tomlin Christian · Expert · 1843 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 8/6/2010

	109. Wonderful God (#24636) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Based on the recording from the Paul Baloche album "Glorious" Christian · Expert · 528 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 8/6/2010

	110. All To You (#24633) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Based on the recording from the Vertical Music album "All To You" featuring Lincoln Brewster Christian · Expert · 632 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 8/4/2010

	111. A New Hallelujah (#24629) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Based on the recording from the Paul Baloche album "Glorious" Christian · Expert · 2310 Hits · 4.33/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 7/28/2010

	112. A New Hallelujah (#24628) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Based on the popular recording from the Michael W. Smith album "A New Hallelujah" Christian · Expert · 519 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 7/28/2010

	113. Bass Duet (#24619) by Jim Oneill (2096) Attention: Must have two bass players. Experimental · Intermediate · 1121 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 7/24/2010

	114. Jaco`s Cha Cha Cha (#24616) by Juan Antonio Leyva Soriano (225) This is another lesson from Jaco. One of his most memorable fast samba bass lines. Other · Intermediate · 819 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 7/20/2010

	115. All Our Yesterdays (#24614) by Mike Berg (36590) A riff of the pre-chorus of this tune by my band. Rock/Pop · Intermediate · 406 Hits · 4.50/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 7/18/2010

	116. Ex.19 Modern Electric Bass (#24613) by Tom Langley (251) Transcribed then tabbed from program just like last one for all of you lucky folk out there :) Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 424 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 7/18/2010

	117. Jacos Example 18 From Modern Electric Ba (#24612) by Tom Langley (251) As transcribed from the program Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 625 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 7/17/2010

	118. Song 2 Verse (#24610) by Carl Erickson (30) A verse type line Rock/Pop · Beginner · 220 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 7/15/2010

	119. Intro Riff For Song 2 (#24609) by Carl Erickson (30) Something easy for a pop punk band I am playing in. Rock/Pop · Beginner · 235 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 7/15/2010

	120. 84-Slap (#24601) by Jim Oneill (2096) Slap happy tune. Rock/Pop · Intermediate · 915 Hits · 4.89/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 7/10/2010

	121. Rat (#24607) by Earl Johnson (14) A very simple reggae bassline...but has good vibes!!! Reggae · Beginner · 902 Hits · 4.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 6/30/2010

	122. Applying 3-Note Chords - Canon In D (#21428) by Mike Trainor (264) Here is a simple method to learning 3-note major and minor chords on the bass and using them in a song. Classical · Intermediate · 6224 Hits · 4.62/5 (16 ratings) · Last modified: 6/26/2010

	123. The Four Chord Rock Anthem (#24605) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460) What to do with a four-chord rock tune? Here's what I do with Pelican Railroad's signature original, "Hey Hey Jerry." YouTube video included. Rock/Pop · Beginner · 1749 Hits · 4.86/5 (7 ratings) · Last modified: 6/24/2010

	124. Jack Bruce (#24597) by Juan Antonio Leyva Soriano (225) Is typical of bruces support during Eric Claptons guitar solo on the slow blues "Sleepy Time Time" Blues · Beginner · 743 Hits · 3.33/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 6/20/2010

	125. Crush (#18931) by Sylvester Tinkler (1044) Get those heads banging! Metal · Advanced · 2805 Hits · 4.00/5 (12 ratings) · Last modified: 6/19/2010

	126. Intended Copy (#21854) by Wesley Spurgeon (501) Altered the bassline slightly. Other · Beginner · 942 Hits · 4.50/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 6/9/2010

	127. 70s Soul/jazz (#24600) by Farhad Vaziri (603) Just play and enjoy! Jazz · Beginner · 643 Hits · 2.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 6/6/2010

	128. ! + Satan's Fall (#18387) by Pat Wise (7513) I've fallin and I can't get up Metal · Intermediate · 23328 Hits · 4.18/5 (55 ratings) · Last modified: 6/5/2010

	129. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Coasting (#16055) by Pat Wise (7513) Peddle for fun Metal · Beginner · 22018 Hits · 4.33/5 (107 ratings) · Last modified: 6/5/2010

	130. 70s Funk (#24595) by Farhad Vaziri (603) I think funky! Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 694 Hits · 4.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 6/3/2010

	131. Mutifunk (#24592) by Pat Wise (7513) Mute those notes Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 3278 Hits · 4.85/5 (20 ratings) · Last modified: 6/1/2010

	132. Answer For A Friend (pat Wise) (#24593) by Farhad Vaziri (603) I think we can! Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 384 Hits · 4.25/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 5/31/2010

	133. Super Funky (#24587) by Farhad Vaziri (603) Simple use of pentatonic in A minor! Funk/R&B · Advanced · 820 Hits · 3.67/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 5/28/2010

	134. Let Ring With 5/8 Feel (#24589) by Farhad Vaziri (603) Let G and D and A strings ring together! And you must play it with 1 2 3 4 count! Experimental · Advanced · 293 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 5/28/2010

	135. Sentence Periodic (#24588) by Farhad Vaziri (603) In this software we can`t write correctly our idea but when you listen to this pattern, you can hear different feeling. you must count:123 123 12 yes 8/8 feel! Cheers! Theory/Reference · Advanced · 271 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 5/27/2010

	136. Sunday Muffin (#23804) by WAYNE ELLIOTT (21625) Corn Muffins Other · Beginner · 387 Hits · 2.33/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 5/23/2010

	137. Amasing Grace (Funky) (#24586) by Paul Squire (84) Funky baseline I heard. I've shown each phrase only once but some are worth repeating. eg bars 1-2 x3, 3-4 x1, 5-6 x2, 7-8 x1. Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 492 Hits · 4.60/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 5/21/2010

	138. Persian Story 2 (#24585) by Farhad Vaziri (603) In this lick i use(HOMAYUN)one of the Iranian modes.it`s looks like minor harmonic but alittle different! World · Intermediate · 1176 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 5/21/2010

	139. Ferns (#23559) by WAYNE ELLIOTT (21625) "CLUB" sandwich. Rock/Pop · Beginner · 2815 Hits · 4.43/5 (7 ratings) · Last modified: 5/16/2010

	140. ! !Ode To Mememolly (#23297) by WAYNE ELLIOTT (21625) Popping tune Rock/Pop · Beginner · 25001 Hits · 3.29/5 (7 ratings) · Last modified: 5/15/2010

	141. Persian Story (#24583) by Farhad Vaziri (603) My band bass line! World · Advanced · 628 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 5/13/2010

	142. Panda (#23486) by WAYNE ELLIOTT (21625) Jazz line Jazz · Beginner · 10786 Hits · 4.55/5 (11 ratings) · Last modified: 5/7/2010

	143. I'm Not Ashamed (#24385) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Based on the popular recording from the Hillsong United album "All of the Above" Christian · Expert · 1534 Hits · 4.46/5 (13 ratings) · Last modified: 5/7/2010

	144. All The Earth Will Sing Your Praises (#24381) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Based from the Hosanna! music album "Offering of Worship" featuring Paul Baloche Christian · Expert · 2470 Hits · 4.82/5 (11 ratings) · Last modified: 5/7/2010

	145. All Praise And Honor (#24384) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Based on the popular recording from the Paul Baloche album "Offering of Worship" Christian · Expert · 884 Hits · 4.75/5 (8 ratings) · Last modified: 5/7/2010

	146. Our God Saves (#24390) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Based on the recording from the Paul Baloche album "Our God Saves" Christian · Expert · 935 Hits · 4.20/5 (10 ratings) · Last modified: 5/7/2010

	147. All Day (#24396) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Based on the popular recording from the Hillsong United album "I Heart Revolution" Christian · Expert · 1035 Hits · 4.92/5 (12 ratings) · Last modified: 5/7/2010

	148. All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name (#24397) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Based on the popular recording from the Hosanna Music album "You are My All in All" Christian · Expert · 922 Hits · 4.62/5 (8 ratings) · Last modified: 5/7/2010

	149. Faith (#24378) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Lively Latin Groove - Based on the popular recording from the Hillsong album "For This Cause" Christian · Expert · 2083 Hits · 4.83/5 (12 ratings) · Last modified: 5/7/2010

	150. You're Worthy Of My Praise (#24400) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Based on the popular recording from the Passion album "Better is One Day" Christian · Expert · 1080 Hits · 4.78/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 5/7/2010

	151. My Reward (#24402) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Based on the popular recording from the Paul Baloche album "Offering of Worship" Christian · Expert · 776 Hits · 4.33/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 5/7/2010

	152. Everyday (#24408) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Based on the popular recording from the Hillsong album "Everyday" Christian · Expert · 3511 Hits · 4.90/5 (20 ratings) · Last modified: 5/7/2010

	153. Friend Of God (#24377) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Based on the popular recording from the Hosanna Music album "Lakewood Live: Cover the Earth" Christian · Expert · 2763 Hits · 4.38/5 (13 ratings) · Last modified: 5/7/2010

	154. One Way (#24375) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Driving Rock - Based on the popular recording from the Hillsong album "For All You've Done" Christian · Expert · 1856 Hits · 4.73/5 (15 ratings) · Last modified: 5/7/2010

	155. Only A God Like You (#24580) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Based on the recording from the Tommy Walker album "Never Gonna Stop" Christian · Expert · 687 Hits · 4.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 5/3/2010

	156. Before Me (#17682) by Pat Wise (7513) Before me. D Dorian scale also related to the A minor Aeolian mode Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 13267 Hits · 4.35/5 (49 ratings) · Last modified: 4/28/2010

	157. Funky Fingerstyle Solo (#24572) by Ben Tramer (34) 16th note fun with plenty of homage to Jaco Funk/R&B · Advanced · 904 Hits · 3.80/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 4/22/2010

	158. Groove (basement Blues) (#24559) by Mike Nunez (29) Just a Groove Theory/Reference · Beginner · 914 Hits · 3.83/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 4/19/2010

	159. Autumn Leaves (#23620) by Dan Gable (699) A Bassline I composed for autumn leaves. It is not my full composition due to the limits on the line builder. If you want to hear my pro recording go to www.soundclick.com/gabwell Jazz · Intermediate · 1857 Hits · 3.33/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 4/10/2010

	160. C Note Blues (#24567) by Dan Gable (699) C note blues Blues · Intermediate · 3177 Hits · 4.45/5 (11 ratings) · Last modified: 4/7/2010

	161. AFD (#24566) by Dan Gable (699) A simple jazz bassline Jazz · Intermediate · 1847 Hits · 4.75/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 4/4/2010

	162. 12 Bar Blues Ideas (#19611) by Mike Berg (36590) A few ideas for 12 Bar Blues. Page twenty-one is the latest addition. Hope you enjoy. Blues · Intermediate · 87668 Hits · 4.60/5 (169 ratings) · Last modified: 4/1/2010

	163. I IV V Blues Progression A Major (#24565) by Kevin Joseph (29) A 12 bar blues progression in A Major with 7th chords. Blues · Beginner · 1952 Hits · 4.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 3/24/2010

	164. I IV V Chord Progression G Major (#24564) by Kevin Joseph (29) First line I`ve made using this site and my first chord progression in general. Any criticism is welcome. Thanks Rock/Pop · Beginner · 571 Hits · 4.75/5 (8 ratings) · Last modified: 3/24/2010

	165. Rock_1 (#24560) by Mike Nunez (29) Just for fun, no reason to rate it Rock/Pop · Beginner · 518 Hits · 3.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 3/17/2010

	166. Running The Neck - Blues Scales (#16434) by Peter Risman (1399) Blues scales the length of the neck in 5 keys. Start at 80 bpm and work your way up to 140 bpm (or more). Pages 6-10 use the same scales for runs up and down the neck. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 8969 Hits · 4.79/5 (14 ratings) · Last modified: 3/6/2010

	167. Havona Turnaround Condensed Way To Play (#24547) by Tom Langley (251) The condensed way to play the infamous turnaround motif from havona (weather report) worked out by ear and the way id suggest learning to play it start off by isolating each part practice it SLOWLY and gradually up to 160 making sure its clean an tidy:) Jazz · Ridiculous · 899 Hits · 4.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 3/1/2010

	168. Major Scale Triads - Circle Of 4ths (#16872) by Peter Risman (1399) Based on Laurence Mollerup's great lessons on triads. This lesson takes it a little farther, and runs through 8 triads in each scale of the Circle of 4ths. Pages 13-24 add more challenging bass lines. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 9230 Hits · 4.50/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 2/28/2010

	169. Today Is The Day (#24553) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Based on the recording from the Paul Baloche album "Glorious" Christian · Expert · 877 Hits · 1.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 2/25/2010

	170. Funky Position Shifting (#13170) by Greg Wallace (7283) Sometimes, simply shifting a line up or down a few frets will give you all you need - position shifts are a good songwriting tool (esp. for writing verses). Basics · Intermediate · 2460 Hits · 4.00/5 (10 ratings) · Last modified: 2/24/2010

	171. E Minor Grooves (#19383) by Mike Berg (36590) Some groove thoughts in E minor. New is page seventeen. Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 22490 Hits · 4.84/5 (50 ratings) · Last modified: 2/23/2010

	172. A Pinky Workout [ Ring, Middle & Index] (#23285) by WAYNE ELLIOTT (21625) When I first started, my little finger was weak and clumsy...especially with back to back notes with the ring finger. This helped. Basics · Beginner · 6309 Hits · 3.58/5 (12 ratings) · Last modified: 2/19/2010

	173. 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 · 134068 Hits · 4.21/5 (89 ratings) · Last modified: 2/11/2010

	174. Fuzzy B's Groove #1 (#24542) by Ben Ardoin (37) This is my first crack at creating a bass line on this site but it may be a cool beginner riff. hope u enjoy it. Funk/R&B · Beginner · 486 Hits · 4.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 2/10/2010

	175. Making Walking Bass Lines Interesting (#24541) by David Lockeretz (375) Here are a few ways you can make your walking bass lines more interesting, and help build your fingerboard fluency. Enjoy! Jazz · Intermediate · 1179 Hits · 3.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 2/10/2010

	176. Climatic Sorcery (#24540) by Don Crockett (3385) One of my many senseless riffs Metal · Intermediate · 1191 Hits · 4.60/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 2/7/2010

	177. Prelude In A Minor (#24068) by Casey Cameron (184) A short prelude in the key of A minor Classical · Intermediate · 1332 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 2/3/2010

	178. Shape Shifter (#24293) by Casey Cameron (184) Dark sounding intro Metal · Intermediate · 742 Hits · 2.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 2/3/2010

	179. R U In TUNE (#24539) by Keith Palmer (292) Slide from the 5th to the 7th on every line & the last note of the run is a harmonic... Have fun!!!! Other · Intermediate · 401 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 2/3/2010

	180. A Little Stroll (#24536) by Keith Palmer (292) Enjoy Your Stroll Jazz · Intermediate · 443 Hits · 4.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 2/1/2010

	181. Smooth (#15315) by Pat Wise (7513) Based on dorian scale in A Rock/Pop · Beginner · 7750 Hits · 4.33/5 (33 ratings) · Last modified: 1/23/2010

	182. Funkwish Groove Solo (#24525) by Rob Fish (712) Solo that accompanies my Funkwish Groove lesson Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 956 Hits · 4.25/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 1/17/2010

	183. Funkwish Groove (#24524) by Rob Fish (712) This is a line that I wrote to the groove and beat of Stevie Wonder's 'I Wish' Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 3351 Hits · 4.91/5 (23 ratings) · Last modified: 1/17/2010

	184. Cumbia (#24523) by Felix Ochoa (2350) This is a typical cumbia rhythm. World · Intermediate · 1054 Hits · 3.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 1/16/2010

	185. Hosanna (#24379) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Based on the popular recording from the Hillsong United album "All Of The Above" Christian · Expert · 2221 Hits · 4.06/5 (17 ratings) · Last modified: 1/13/2010

	186. ODDS & ENDS (#12817) by Greg Wallace (7283) There's 11 of them! A pile of leftover lessons - stylistically, they're all over the place, but they're kinda fun... Other · Intermediate · 7723 Hits · 4.33/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 1/13/2010

	187. Polyrhythm (#24515) by Adam Furay (1777) Example of a polyrhythm Theory/Reference · Beginner · 653 Hits · 3.75/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 1/12/2010

	188. Sweep Tapping (#24092) by Casey Cameron (184) Sweep Tapping, loop Metal · Expert · 566 Hits · 2.50/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 1/11/2010

	189. Donna Levi (#24511) by Adam Furay (1777) My take on a jazz classic Jazz · Intermediate · 661 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 1/7/2010

	190. ! TEAL Blues (#23464) by WAYNE ELLIOTT (21625) Slightly off blues Blues · Beginner · 4379 Hits · 3.67/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 1/7/2010

	191. Fallen Trust (#24510) by Farhad Vaziri (603) This groove from one of my songs call fallen trust. Punk · Intermediate · 480 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 1/7/2010

	192. ! + Critical Mass (#18167) by Pat Wise (7513) Setting the stage for a chain reaction Rock/Pop · Intermediate · 17501 Hits · 4.22/5 (86 ratings) · Last modified: 1/3/2010

	193. Excellent Lessons For Beginners 2 (#11373) by Lefteris Gavalas (737) Hello! Part 2 of my lessons for beginners with more scales and arpeggios to master! Theory/Reference · Beginner · 4943 Hits · 4.50/5 (10 ratings) · Last modified: 1/3/2010

	194. Question Is! (#24499) by Farhad Vaziri (603) Question is,why astinato make me deeper!? Blues · Intermediate · 539 Hits · 3.67/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 12/25/2009

	195. You, You Are God (#24497) by Joselito Reyes (2861) Based on the recording from the Hosanna! music album "Living For You" with Gateway Church Christian · Expert · 1066 Hits · 2.33/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 12/24/2009

	196. Falling Far From The Blues Tree (#24478) by Jim Oneill (2096) Fun & easy blues in E minor Blues · Intermediate · 3279 Hits · 4.71/5 (17 ratings) · Last modified: 12/19/2009

	197. Do You Hear What I Hear? (#23237) by Mike Berg (36590) A Christmas Carol arranged for bass. Christian · Intermediate · 2630 Hits · 4.50/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 12/18/2009

	198. Drawing A Blank (#24489) by Don Crockett (3385) This is my first lesson in about 2 years. here goes nothing Rock/Pop · Intermediate · 340 Hits · 4.67/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 12/13/2009

	199. Funk Groove (#24483) by Jacob Ludlam (178) I have no idea why i made this lesson ,i just felt like it i guess Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 604 Hits · 2.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 12/11/2009

	200. Soul (#24482) by Farhad Vaziri (603) I use this chords for my soul Rock/Pop · Intermediate · 697 Hits · 4.50/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 12/10/2009

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