Hey Groove Masters,It’s time to talk chords on the bass guitar… OK! I’m very aware I’m heading into controversial territory here. We have 4 strings on the bass guitar and it’s not so hard to play more than one at a time. However, whether you should even entertain the idea can be a hotly debated topic. Here […]
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How To Get A Great Slap Bass Thumb Sound
Hey Groove Masters,Let’s talk slap.Marcus, Victor, Louis, Mark King… these guys all have one thing in common – a thunderous right hand.In this lesson I’m going to take you back to the turn of the century (or early 2000s!) and share a concept my teacher drilled into me hard. It’s the back bone of taking […]
How To Play Slash Chords On The Bass Guitar
Hey Groove Masters,Let’s talk slash chords… I’m not talking about anything to do with the lead guitarist from Guns ‘n’ Roses! (Although I’m sure he’s played a few in his time…)These fundamental concepts are the backbone of some of the most beautiful chords sequences and bass lines around. However, they can cause massive confusion. Today’s […]
3 Tricks To Spice Up Your Bass Guitar Playing
Hey Groove Masters,Ever met someone who really bores the life out of you? I know I have many times. The thing I’ve noticed is the people who do this tend to talk in a monotone. Normally they speak at a similar volume, similar speed and the voice rarely changes pitch. Exactly the same thing can happen with […]
Learn To Play The Bass Riff To ‘Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick’
Hey Groove Masters,Well, yes, obviously that subject line is a little tongue in cheek… because all music is completely subjective!However, this was one of those bass lines that made a real difference to my playing.This tutorial is all about how to play classic riff from the song ‘Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick’ by Ian […]