Bass Lessons by David Adkins

1. 70 B.P.M (#22369) by David Adkins (12462)
   This is just something to have fun with. It has what I guess you could call a couple of octive walks in it for practice.
   Basics · Beginner · 1342 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 4/9/2007
   
2. Boogie (#22346) by David Adkins (12462)
   This is a couple of old school boogie licks that I placed on here back to back but they are both basicly the same. I have used different variations of these 2 licks in a number of songs over the years. Have Fun With It.
   Rock/Pop · Intermediate · 1071 Hits · 4.67/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 4/1/2007
   
3. Slow Blue Groove (#22780) by David Adkins (12462)
   This is just a simple 1-4-5 / A-D-E progression. This is just a simple lick that I have been using in differrent variations over the years and I thought I'd share it with my fellow ABers.
   Blues · Intermediate · 1441 Hits · 4.60/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 8/6/2007
   
4. Old School Boogie (#22261) by David Adkins (12462)
   I just put 2 walking boogie licks together which should be good practice on getting those fingers working and getting the feel of the neck.
   Basics · Beginner · 3085 Hits · 4.50/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 4/23/2007
   
5. Walking In Octive's (#22377) by David Adkins (12462)
   This is something I use to sit and do just for the practice of playing octives, streching the finger's, and getting to know the feel of the entire neck. I set the tempo at 80 BPM but as you get the feel of it pick up the pace. As always, HAVE FUN
   Basics · Beginner · 1539 Hits · 4.50/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/12/2007
   
6. Boogie Woogie In A (#22681) by David Adkins (12462)
   This is a fairly simple bass lick that can be used about 100 different ways. I have used this lick in numerous songs. I do change it around by adding and dropping notes from time to time just so it doesnt always sound the same.
   Basics · Beginner · 663 Hits · 4.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 7/5/2007
   
7. Another 12 Bar Blues Lick (#22349) by David Adkins (12462)
   This is just a 1-4-5 blues lick in the key of "B". A band I was in was playing a lot of blues and everything was starting to sound the same to me. I wanted something to sound a little different so I came up with this. I hope you enjoy it.
   Blues · Intermediate · 236 Hits · 3.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/5/2007
   
8. Simple Groove (#22448) by David Adkins (12462)
   A very simple groove lick.
   Basics · Beginner · 940 Hits · 3.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 4/28/2007
   
9. Simple Blues Lick (#22345) by David Adkins (12462)
   This is a simple blues lick that I use to play with the song (THE THRILL IS GONE by B.B.King) As you pluck the strings switch back and forth between you pointer finger and middle finger. Have fun with it.
   Blues · Beginner · 1320 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 4/23/2007
   
10. Open D & A String (#22358) by David Adkins (12462)
    I was just having some fun using an open A and D string. Its nothing fancy but it is someting to have fun with.
    Basics · Beginner · 990 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 4/23/2007
    
11. Walking Alone Blues (#23554) by David Adkins (12462)
    I couldnt sleep and I was fooling around this afternoon with a progression something like this and I thought Id share it. I hope you enjoy it.
    Blues · Intermediate · 959 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 3/14/2008
    
12. Open String Fun (#22360) by David Adkins (12462)
    Just something to give beginners an idea of what can be done with open strings. It might seem a little fast to a beginner but it is actually pretty easy once you get use to it.
    Basics · Beginner · 935 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 4/7/2007
    
13. Spring Day In Ohio (#22405) by David Adkins (12462)
    It is a beautiful spring day here in Ohio. Got the front door open, blinds raised, and I am chillin on the couch. This riff came from within the mood I am in right now. I hope you enjoy it and have fun with it.
    Basics · Intermediate · 696 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 4/18/2007
    
14. Finger Exercise (#22655) by David Adkins (12462)
    Use your pointer finger on the #4 note(F#). Use your middle finger on both #5 notes (D & G). Use your ring finger on the #6 note (G#) and use your pinky finger on the #7 Note (A). This should help build some strenth and coordination in your fingers.
    Basics · Beginner · 635 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 6/25/2007