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Unorthodox Instructionals Part 5: The Worst Book For Bassists (and what to practise instead)
ByTom Kenrick February 22, 2015May 23, 2021

For the fifth and final installment of my ‘Unorthodox Instructionals’ series it’s time to deal with the number one thing that bass players seem to be bothered about. The Holy Grail Every bass magazine I read is full of it, every bass forum I visit has hundreds of threads debating what to do about it…

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Unorthodox Instructionals Part 4: Change The Way You Hear Music
ByTom Kenrick February 8, 2015May 23, 2021

So far we’ve looked at unorthodox methods for bass players to sharpen their grasp of harmony, develop a more secure technique and master written rhythms. This post deals with an aspect of playing (and practising) that many bass players often neglect: ear training. Whereas previous posts in this series have focused on a single book,…

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