Bass Theory

A Minor Scale Bass Lesson

A Minor Scale Bass Positions and Tabs: 7 Shapes Used by Pros

Learn all A minor scale bass positions on the fretboard with this simple, yet comprehensive guide. The A minor scale is usually the first minor scale you’ll learn for bass guitar. This is due to the fact that all of its notes are natural. And what other bass scale has all natural notes? The C […]

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50 Essential Bass Guitar Terms: Decoding the Language of Low End

Learn the essential bass guitar terms you need to know for bass playing. From frets to pickups, this comprehensive glossary will help you understand the fundamentals of bass guitar and enhance your musical vocabulary. Arpeggio: Broken chord played one note at a time. Bass Boost: Refers to the intentional amplification or enhancement of low-frequency sounds,

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Bass Guitar Books for Metal

Top 5 Best Bass Guitar Books for Metal: From Beginner to Shredder

Looking to master the heavy sounds of metal on your bass guitar? Check out this comprehensive guide to the best bass guitar books for metal, featuring expert recommendations. Elevate your skills and unleash your inner metalhead with these essential resources. Today, we’re diving into five exceptional bass guitar books for metal that are popular and

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Easy 10-Step Intermediate Bassist Checklist | Are You An Intermediate Bassist?

Check out this comprehensive intermediate bassist checklist to ensure you’re covering all the essential techniques, theory, and practice routines necessary to take your bass playing to the next level. I made this list because I’ve seen other bass and guitar instructors make similar lists. Basically, this is just my take on what an intermediate bassist

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The Role of the Bass Guitar | The Backbone of The Band

Discover the essential role of the bass guitar in modern music, the most foundational instrument for a band’s sound. Despite the bassist’s importance in a band, the bass guitar is often overshadowed by other instruments. This lesson is a plea insisting we mustn’t forget about its value and various functions in all genres of music.

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5 Essential Bass Guitar Scales for Beginners

These five bass guitar scales for beginners will help you navigate the fretboard and understand the compositional structure of bass riffs and licks. You’ll get to look at the one active shape and full fretboard diagram for each scale, which will give you a better understanding of how it moves across the neck. Major scales

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