The basics for learning bass guitar –> If you’re new to playing bass start with this section. We cover the The basics for learning bass guitar. Topics covered include:
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- Essential Materials
- Parts of the Bass Guitar
- Related Lesson “Parts of the Bass Guitar” Video Lesson
- Related Lesson – How the Bass Works by Roy Vogt
- Related Lesson – How to Set Up & Fix Your Bass Guitar
- How the Bass Works
- Notes on the Bass
- Related Lesson – How to Tune Your Bass – Part 1
- Related Lesson – Tuning Your Bass With A Tuner
- Correct Positioning and Posture
- Related Lesson –> How to Hold the Bass by Billy Sheehan
- Correct Bass Plucking Technique
- Related Lesson –> Right Hand Technique by Freebo
- Proper Fretboard Finger Placement
- Bass Guitar Fretboard Hand Technique
- Related Lesson –> Sliding & Slurring Right Hand Techniques
- Related Lesson –> Hammer Ons & Pull Offs
- Related Lesson –> Playing Notes on the Bass
- Related Lesson –> Bass Guitar Lesson – Intro to Tapping
- Related Lesson –> Bass Guitar Strength Drills – The Spider Technique
- How to Memorize Notes
Supplementary Materials:
- Songs for Beginner Bass Players
- Essential Bass Theory Wall Chart
- Bass Scales Wall Charts
- Bass Instruction Books & Downloads
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Next Section –> Common Bass Patterns
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