Looking for a simple way to visualize the bass fretboard? Start by learning octave scales! Octave Scales Explained One-octave scales are scale shapes played in a single octave. Octave scale shapes are useful because you can move them to any root note on the fretboard. They also make it easy for you to transpose. Major […]
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You’ll learn the 5 string bass pentatonic scale shapes in this lesson. They all use the root note “C”, but feel free to transpose the shapes when you practice. Also, these shapes are much easier to learn if you already know the 4-string major pentatonic shapes. Shape 1 Shape 2 Shape 3 Shape 4 Shape
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Want to learn an underrated, epic bass scale? Then you need this Phrygian Dominant scale bass lesson. You’ll learn: What is the Phrygian Dominant scale? The Phrygian Dominant scale is a variation of the Phrygian scale, where the minor 3rd is replaced with a major 3rd. It’s also the 5th mode of the harmonic minor
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Want to learn the coolest bass scale? If so, you have to check out this harmonic minor scale bass lesson. You’ll learn: This is one of the most common alternatives to the minor scale, and it’s an amazing scale to learn for any advancing bassist. What is the harmonic minor scale? The harmonic minor scale
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Learn how to play the E major scale on bass guitar with our comprehensive guide. With these E major scale bass positions you’ll improve your bass playing skills and expand your fretboard knowledge. This is an E Major Scale Bass Lesson. In this lesson you’ll learn: The E major scale is one of the most
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Learn how to play the G major scale on bass with this comprehensive lesson. This is a G Major Scale Bass Lesson. In this lesson you’ll learn: The G major scale, and its modes, is one of the most commonly used scales in music, so it’s essential to learn. Let’s check it out. G major
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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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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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What are bass modes? Bass modes are diatonic sequences of notes created by playing seven notes in order from any degree of the major scale. Whenever you emphasize a new scale degree it changes the interval structure, which changes the sound of the notes as they relate to the new root. There are seven modes
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Want to improve your improvisation skills and spice up your bass lines? Then you’re in the right place, my bass playing friend. This article covers the best jazz bass scales, from the blues scale to the chromatic scale to major scale modes. Memorizing these must-know jazz scales will give you a greater understanding of the
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