Bass Lessons by David Lockeretz

1. Bach Two-Part Invention #13 (#23672) by David Lockeretz (375)
   This is a duet based on J.S. Bach's 2-part invention #13 in A Minor. Like the Irish fiddle tunes I've transcribed for bass, Bach's music builds technique.
   Classical · Advanced · 2072 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 5/1/2008
   
2. Bach - Little Prelude #5 In E (#23702) by David Lockeretz (375)
   This is a two-part prelude by Bach. The right-hand piano part is the Main Sequence, the left-hand piano part is the Secondary Sequence. Enjoy!
   Classical · Advanced · 1675 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 5/7/2008
   
3. Mason's Apron (#23584) by David Lockeretz (375)
   "Mason's Apron" is a hornpipe in A major. It appears in my new book, "Erin Go Bass." The sequence in the second half (measures 9-16) is especially challenging.
   Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 1803 Hits · 4.67/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 3/25/2008
   
4. Danny Boy - Duet (#23600) by David Lockeretz (375)
   Here is a new take on an old favorite, an arrangement that is found in standard notation in my book "Erin Go Bass." Enjoy!
   Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 2385 Hits · 4.33/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 4/3/2008
   
5. Durang's Hornpipe (#23590) by David Lockeretz (375)
   This challenging hornpipe features a range of over two octaves. Originally in D, I transpose it to B-flat in my book "Erin Go Bass."
   Acoustic/Folk · Advanced · 934 Hits · 4.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 3/27/2008
   
6. Soldier's Joy (#23583) by David Lockeretz (375)
   Soldiers Joy is a popular fiddle tune with some challenging arpeggio and scale patterns. It is one of many songs in my book Erin Go Bass, where I transcribe many famous Irish and British melodies for bass clef instruments.
   Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 724 Hits · 4.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 3/25/2008
   
7. Scollay's Reel (#23585) by David Lockeretz (375)
   "Scollay's Reel" appears in my book "Erin Go Bass", a collection of Irish and British music written for bass-clef instruments. It is a dark sounding tune featuring natural and harmonic minor scales.
   Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 761 Hits · 3.67/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 3/25/2008
   
8. O'Fenlon's Hornpipe (#24391) by David Lockeretz (375)
   If you've ever wanted to play a hornpipe in D-flat major, this is your lucky day.
   Acoustic/Folk · Advanced · 337 Hits · 3.33/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 10/2/2009
   
9. 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 · 1145 Hits · 3.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 2/10/2010
   
10. The Belles Of Clonallan (#23650) by David Lockeretz (375)
    This hornpipe is one of many Irish pieces in my new book, "Erin go Bass." It presents some challenging arpeggio sequences and position shifts.
    Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 1282 Hits · 3.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/22/2008
    
11. Return From Fingal (#23599) by David Lockeretz (375)
    This is a hornpipe in E minor, using both natural and melodic minor. It is featured in standard notation in my book "Erin Go Bass."
    Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 519 Hits · 3.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 4/2/2008
    
12. Old Ireland, A Long Farewell (#23601) by David Lockeretz (375)
    This air has a beautiful melody with many nice scale-oriented passages. It just goes to show that sometimes simple is better. You can find this in standard notation in my book "Erin Go Bass."
    Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 740 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 4/2/2008
    
13. Minstrel Boy (#23589) by David Lockeretz (375)
    "Minstrel Boy" is a classic Irish air, one of many from my book "Erin Go Bass" (in the book it appears only in standard notation).
    Acoustic/Folk · Beginner · 726 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 3/26/2008
    
14. The Mills Are Grinding (#23676) by David Lockeretz (375)
    This is a hornpipe featuring both G Major and G Mixolydian scales. It is found in standard notation in my book "Erin Go Bass."
    Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 585 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 5/1/2008
    
15. Not Long Ago (#23822) by David Lockeretz (375)
    This is an arrangement of a song from my upcoming album, "Jealousy Lounge." Visit www.myspace.com/davidlockeretz if you want to hear the original. Enjoy!
    Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 517 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 7/23/2008
    
16. Ulterior Motive (#23841) by David Lockeretz (375)
    This is an arrangement of a funk piece called "Ulterior Motive" on my upcoming CD "Jealousy Lounge". Hear the original at www.myspace.com/davidlockeretz.
    Jazz · Advanced · 466 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 8/4/2008