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Rhythm Reading Bootcamp Volume 1: Rhythmic Fundamentals
Putting the fun back into the fundamentals of rhythmic notation.
New to reading notation, or just looking to brush up on the basics? This book is for you!
Rhythm Reading Bootcamp Volume 2: The 16th-note Language
Want to play funky, syncopated basslines like Rocco, Jaco, and Pino? Learn how to effortlessly read, count, and play any complex 16th-note rhythm by working through more than 80 structured exercises.
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Ever feel like you’re stuck in a rut with your practice? Or maybe you worry that your playing isn’t going anywhere? Isn’t it time to take a step back and take a closer look at how you practise?
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Bass triad exercises: 15-minute daily workout
How to learn and practise triads on bass This video takes you through some of the best triad exercises that I developed for my personal practice and use all the time in my teaching. I’ve condensed everything into a 15-minute routine that you can follow along with and incorporate into your practice schedule. If you’re…
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Triads for bass guitar: the ultimate guide
Since March 2020, when the UK went into COVID-19 lockdown and all my gigs disappeared overnight, I’ve been teaching people from all over the world about music as it applies to the bass guitar via Zoom. This is one of my favourite things to do; I love hearing about my students’ musical goals and enjoy…
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Ray Brown F Blues Transcription
Ray Brown’s Half Position F Blues Here’s a great excerpt from an old video called ‘Ray Brown Presents the Art of Playing the Bass’. Ray is talking about the importance of foundational skills and having solid sound and time in half position: for non-upright players, that’s the area between the open string and the third…
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John Patitucci – Stella by Starlight
John Patitucci’s walking bass masterclass Here’s a great clip of upright and electric bass virtuoso demonstrating some foundational walking bass concepts during a clinic. In the video, he plays though the standard ‘Stella by Starlight’ several times – first unaccompanied, and then with guitarist Jay Azzolina – to illustrate the different concepts he uses when…
