Bass Lessons by Webb Pickersgill

1. Increase Finger Dexterity (#660) by Webb Pickersgill (801)
   This exercise will help increase your finger coordination, and increase your string changing abilities.
   Metal · Advanced · 12907 Hits · 4.55/5 (22 ratings) · Last modified: 10/9/2000
   
2. Paganini 24th Caprices (2 Variations) (#921) by Webb Pickersgill (801)
   Learn to play 2 variations of Paganini's 24th caprice violin virtuoso solo, on the Bass.
   Classical · Ridiculous · 15387 Hits · 4.53/5 (49 ratings) · Last modified: 11/13/2000
   
3. String Skipping (#800) by Webb Pickersgill (801)
   This is an excellent exercise for training your left and right hands to skip from any string to any other string.
   Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 13569 Hits · 4.50/5 (48 ratings) · Last modified: 10/28/2000
   
4. Open String Scalar-Lick (#681) by Webb Pickersgill (801)
   This is a open-G-string based lick that sounds great when played fast. It will help increase your knowledge of 3rd's up and down the neck, and exercise your string changing skills.
   Metal · Advanced · 2924 Hits · 4.40/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 10/13/2000
   
5. Fur Elise - 2 Handed Tapping (#982) by Webb Pickersgill (801)
   Learn to play the popular classical song Fur Elise on the Bass using 2-handed tapping.
   Classical · Expert · 34494 Hits · 4.39/5 (83 ratings) · Last modified: 11/20/2000
   
6. Finger Stretching Exercise (#1102) by Webb Pickersgill (801)
   This short exercise will beginning bassists stretch across the neck. Advanced bassists can play this exercise fast as a challenge.
   Theory/Reference · Beginner · 4265 Hits · 4.25/5 (20 ratings) · Last modified: 11/30/2000
   
7. Basic Arpeggio Raking/Sweeping on Bass (#767) by Webb Pickersgill (801)
   This is a basic exercise to help familiarize yourself with "Sweeping" on Bass. A technique used , until recently, mostly by guitarists.
   Metal · Advanced · 6231 Hits · 4.17/5 (24 ratings) · Last modified: 10/24/2000
   
8. Jumping Arpeggios (#670) by Webb Pickersgill (801)
   Learn to play a 2 and 3 octave G Major arpeggio in many positions using all strings. When mastered and played fast, this is really impressive! (Updated 11/26 for clarification)
   Basics · Advanced · 3897 Hits · 4.08/5 (12 ratings) · Last modified: 11/26/2000
   
9. Jingle Bells - 2 Handed Tapping (#1072) by Webb Pickersgill (801)
   This 2-handed tapping piece is for beginners. Learn how to play a this Christmas favorite with a simple melody and simple accomp.
   Other · Beginner · 8600 Hits · 4.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 11/26/2000
   
10. Slinky Strings Finger Exercise (#679) by Webb Pickersgill (801)
    This simple finger exercise will help increase your coordination between your hands as well as increase coordination moving up and down the neck.
    Other · Intermediate · 1739 Hits · 3.75/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 10/13/2000
    
11. 2 Octave Scale Pattern (#851) by Webb Pickersgill (801)
    This lesson will teach you how to play a 2 octave scale with a distinctive pattern. This is marked as advanced due to extensive shifting required.
    Theory/Reference · Advanced · 10842 Hits · 3.52/5 (54 ratings) · Last modified: 11/2/2000