Introduction to the Dorian mode The Dorian bass mode is one of my favorite modes for bass guitar due to its funky, yet obscure sounding nature. In this lesson you’ll learn what Dorian is, the Dorian bass scale sequence, and look at a fretboard diagram to help you visualize Dorian. What is the Dorian mode? […]
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Introduction to the Lydian mode The Lydian bass mode is one of the most “exotic” sounding modes on bass guitar. In this lesson you’ll learn what Lydian is, the Lydian bass scale sequence, and look at a fretboard diagram to help you visualize Lydian. What is the Lydian mode? The Lydian bass mode is the
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Welcome to the most important lesson for bass guitar and music theory as a whole! The major scale is the most common scale used in Western music, and many other popular scales are derived from it. In this bass major scale lesson you’ll learn how to construct the scale, different major scale positions, and how
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Learning the bass notes is a key step in opening up the bass fretboard. It’ll help you visualize the neck, and play the bass like a boss. So whether you’re looking to make the leap from beginner to pro, or just want to expand your bass theory knowledge, then the fretboard diagrams and other resources
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Introduction to the Mixolydian mode The Mixolydian bass mode is one of the most commonly used modes on bass, and in contemporary music as a whole. In this lesson you’ll learn what Mixolydian is, the Mixolydian bass scale sequence, and look at a fretboard diagram to help you visualize Mixolydian. What is the Mixolydian mode?
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What are bass tabs? Bass tabs are a text based alternative to standard music notation. More specifically, they notate music for the bass using numbers and symbols. How to read bass tab for beginners As a beginner bassist you’ll need to learn how to read bass tabs, because they’ll allow you to start playing bass
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Learning the 5 major pentatonic bass shapes is one of the easiest ways to unlock the fretboard. They’re a surefire path to effortlessly moving around the fretboard, composing, and improvising. So plug in your bass and let’s get started! What is the major pentatonic scale? The major pentatonic scale is a 5-note scale using the
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This minor and major blues scale bass guide will teach you everything you need to know about applying and playing the blues scale. So, if you’re a beginner or intermediate bass player looking to improve your skills in blues music, and improve your overall scale knowledge, then you’ll love this lesson. What is the bass
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