Bass Lessons by Tracy Hardy Johnson

1. Handel Flute Sonata VII In F: Allegro (#3730) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
   Here is an example of a classic Baroque bassline, chock full o' triads in all positions. Learn the bass line, then mute it and accompany the melody, or play a duet with a guitarist! UPDATE: Includes link to music notation (requires free viewer)
   Classical · Intermediate · 8895 Hits · 5.00/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 7/8/2001
   
2. Hands Of Steel (Hanon for bass) (#2654) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
   Here are two of the famous Hanon piano exercises adapted for bass. Play these in every position and feel your strength and endurance increase. Includes a link to music flash cards and staff paper.
   Basics · Beginner · 14634 Hits · 4.88/5 (24 ratings) · Last modified: 3/31/2001
   
3. Couperin: Mysterious Barricades (Duet) (#3919) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
   This keyboard gem from the late 17th century is adapted for two basses. Use different plucking techniques to evoke Baroque keyboard sounds. Upper voice needs 24-fret bass. Music notation available. UPDATE: Back to Intermediate level.
   Classical · Intermediate · 16003 Hits · 4.86/5 (36 ratings) · Last modified: 11/9/2001
   
4. Cup And Saucer - The Lesson (#5838) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
   This is a song I wrote and performed to show that you don't need to be in a band to play in front of folks . . . all you need is your voice, your bass, and a rhythm track. W.I.P. - more detail to come.
   Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 20369 Hits · 4.86/5 (56 ratings) · Last modified: 8/10/2002
   
5. The Four Chord Rock Anthem (#24605) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
   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 · 1420 Hits · 4.86/5 (7 ratings) · Last modified: 6/24/2010
   
6. TechnoTune-How Tracy Got Her Groove Back (#20231) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
   An amalgam of the essence of all the techno tunes my daughter has on her computer. Practice the classic octave bass lines or give the melodies a try. See the lesson page for explanation of the title. Now with improved fills & alternate bass line.
   Electronica · Beginner · 6482 Hits · 4.85/5 (13 ratings) · Last modified: 1/26/2006
   
7. Add-A-Guitar Soul Track (#9715) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
   Another style in the series of Add-A-Track projects at WholeNote for guitar players to solo over, record, and submit for a compilation. Good line for bass players to practice articulation, too! UPDATE Project revived, with excellent solo submitted!
   Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 3960 Hits · 4.85/5 (13 ratings) · Last modified: 6/15/2003
   
8. Thirds: The Building Blocks Of Triads (#3807) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
   Learning the major and minor thirds on the fretboard will give you the building blocks needed to play major, minor, and diminished triads in all three positions/patterns.
   Basics · Beginner · 12385 Hits · 4.81/5 (21 ratings) · Last modified: 6/17/2001
   
9. It's April, Fool! (Another Add-A-Track) (#10762) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
   Inspired by the 2003 April Fool's posting. Intended for guitarists to provide rhythm or lead tracks over. Now with a video of a live performance, a more relaxed, sparse, acoustic version than the studio recording.
   Jazz · Beginner · 9175 Hits · 4.80/5 (45 ratings) · Last modified: 3/3/2007
   
10. Arpeggiated Diatonic Circle Of 5ths (#3817) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
    This version of the Circle of 5ths gives you a warmup exercise starting with every fretting finger.
    Basics · Beginner · 11121 Hits · 4.79/5 (42 ratings) · Last modified: 6/17/2001
    
11. WholeNote's Add-A-Track Project (#8174) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
    This the bass line I wish I could have contributed to the Add-A-Track project in the works by members of WholeNote. Check here for the finished product.
    Jazz · Beginner · 6446 Hits · 4.67/5 (12 ratings) · Last modified: 11/2/2002
    
12. Bach Two-Part Invention In A Minor (#6119) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
    Use this play-along duet to learn minor and diminished arpeggios. Mute the lower voice to play with the melody, or play as a duet with another bass player or guitarist. Includes link to MIDI file.
    Classical · Intermediate · 13893 Hits · 4.65/5 (23 ratings) · Last modified: 2/18/2002
    
13. Advanced Lesson Authoring Techniques (#6352) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
    Here are the directions for MAKING advanced lessons to include bass playing techniques not available in the ActiveBass Line Builder.
    Theory/Reference · Advanced · 8701 Hits · 4.64/5 (11 ratings) · Last modified: 3/11/2002
    
14. Bach Suite #2 b minor - "Badinerie (#1774) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
    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 · 50960 Hits · 4.63/5 (95 ratings) · Last modified: 5/30/2001
    
15. Regi Wooten's Tapping Exercise (#1641) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
    This is the tapping exercise that Regi showed the campers at Victor Wooten's Bass/Nature camp in Sept/Oct 2000.
    Other · Beginner · 12824 Hits · 4.59/5 (54 ratings) · Last modified: 1/12/2001
    
16. Easy Bach Play-Along (#4154) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
    Get acquainted with the high end of the neck with this excerpt from the 6th Brandenburg. Includes links to sheet music files.
    Classical · Beginner · 6852 Hits · 4.50/5 (8 ratings) · Last modified: 2/18/2002
    
17. Advanced 12-bar Blues (#6291) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
    This lesson shows my blues line using Advanced Lesson Authoring Techniques, including playback and tab for slides and vibrato. UPDATED to include page with double stops. Not a true interactive lesson, though.
    Blues · Intermediate · 22598 Hits · 4.42/5 (64 ratings) · Last modified: 3/14/2002
    
18. Triads Across Open Strings - Watch It (#8657) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
    Use this simple triad progression to practice honing your time and technique. Listen carefully to how you play!
    Basics · Beginner · 1425 Hits · 4.25/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 10/22/2002
    
19. Fun With Samples (#11314) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
    An example of a short bass line looped to practice soloing over. Don't play the bass line . . . play ALONG WITH it! Will add more as they come to me.
    Funk/R&B · Beginner · 2218 Hits · 4.20/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 5/20/2003
    
20. BNC Walking Bass Line Exercise (#8603) by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
    This is the walking bass line exercise given to the Bass/Nature campers by Bill "The Buddha" Dickens and Anthony Wellington in October 2002.
    Jazz · Intermediate · 13701 Hits · 4.10/5 (62 ratings) · Last modified: 10/15/2002