Anatomy of a Bassline
A simple 4 bar phrase
A simple 4 bar phrase with a rhythmic alteration
Diagonally from left to right and right to left on the Six String Bass plus, how both the C Major triad and the D Major triad combine to create a D7
The Displaced Chromatic Scale
Today we are looking at opening our ears and hands to the chromatic scale but not just a simple chromatic scale. This “displaced” chromatic scale takes you over 3 octaves and really makes you think about where the notes are and where the fingerings are on your neck.
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The Four Stages of Learning
There are 4 Stages of Learning virtually anything and everything And they are:
1-Unconscious Incompetence
2-Conscious Incompetence
3-Conscious Competence
4-Unconscious Competence
The 80/20 Principle for Bass
A quick overview of the 80/20 Principle and how it can be applied to learning the bass.
Your Greatest Musical Asset
Using a keyboard to help you visualize and hear chords and arpeggios
C7(b5,b9) and a Little Controversy Pt 1
Taking the C7(b5, b9) chord, illustrating it with two Major Triads and creating a bit of controversy Pt 1
C7(b5, b9) Part 2
Adding a six string bass to our examination of the C7(b5, b9) chord and how approach it in a variety of ways
The D Dorian Mode Part 1
Looking at the D Dorian Mode in thirds to articulate the chord tones.
D Dorian on the Six String Bass
Looking at the chord tones of the D Roman Mode
E Phrygian Mode for Bass
A close examination of the E Phyrgian Mode for 4 string Bass including a look at the E (sus4, b9) chord and arpeggio.
E Phrygian for the Six String Bass
A further ok at the E Phrygian Mode for Six String Bass
F Lydian Mode for Bass
Today’s video features the F Lydian Mode. The question becomes... How does Groucho Marx and Miles Davis fit into the Lydian Mode? Click on the link to find out!
F Lydian for the Six String Bass
Bringing the Lydian Mode into focus with a Six String Bass
The Mixolydian Mode for the 4 String Bass
Examinining the G Mixolydian Mode on a 4 string bass
The G Mixolydian Mode for the Six String Bass
Looking at the G Mixolydian Mode for the Six String Bass
The A Aeolian Mode for the 4 String Bass
Taking a look at the A Aeolian Mode on a 4 string bass and creating a. Couple of basslines to boot!
The A Aeolian Mode for the Six String Bass
Today we finish our look at the A Aeolian Mode on the Six String . Bass...Basslines, Arpeggios, Chords et.al.
The B Locrian Mode for 4 String Bass
Wrapping up your examination of the modes, today we are looking at the B Locrian Mode for the 4 string bass. Included are exercises, chord development, basslines and improv, plus a little upright too!
The Locrian Mode for the Six String Bass
Finishing our discussion on the Locrian Mode, this time with the Six String Bass. Chords, Arpeggios, Bassline construction, looking at the keyboard to create a chord.
Mode Wrap-Up On the 4 String Bass
A wrap-up of the 7 modes on a 4 string bass. This video includes all modes, their respective chords, basslines and my thoughts on how to the ink of them in 3rds.
Ideas for the New Year
Concepts for making your bass playing more successful in the new year. “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail!”
Wrapping Up the Modes On The Six String Bass
Reviewing all of the modes low on the neck which still gives you a lot of real estate to cover!
The C Melodic Minor Scale for the 4 String Bass
Examining the C Melodic Minor Scale, its’ chord tones, arpeggios, and creating a bassline.
C Melodic Minor for the Six String Bass
Looking at the C Melodic Minor Scale on a Six String Fretless bass. Creating a line, looking at the chord and its’ inversions plus, arpeggios of the Minor-Major 7th chord.
The Dorian b9 mode on the 4 string bass
Taking a closer look at the Dorian b9 mode on the 4 string bass. Hearing the sound on the piano, playing the 5 note arpeggio, creating a bassline.
The D Dorian b9 Mode for the Six String Bass
Concluding our exploration of the D Dorian b9 Mode on the six string bass. Looking at it as a V(sus) chord today and creating a bassline.
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