Beginning Bass Volume One - Starter Series

This video describes the parts of the bass and covers: how to tune and set up an amp; finger technique; positions and scales; harmonics and octaves; making a tight rhythm section; blues, funk and rock licks; jamming with a live band; and more. Includes a detailed booklet.

Videos

• Parts of the Bass (01:28) - In this first video, Larry Antonino welcomes you to the course and shows us the parts of the bass.

• Tuning (04:25) - Larry tunes up the bass.

• Half & 1st Position (02:09) - Larry shows us the half and first position.

• Blues Lick & Progression (02:25) - In this video, Larry demonstrates a Blues lick and progression.

• Muting (01:02) - Larry discusses what muting is and how to do it.

• Note Values (04:10) - In this video, Larry talks note values.

• Anticipated Note (00:40) - Larry share his thoughts on anticipated notes.

• Using a Pick (00:57) - See how to use a pick when playing the bass.

• Octaves (02:07) - Larry discusses octaves.

• Bass Line (02:13) - Larry shows us a bass line in first position.

• Playing with the Drummer (01:57) - Larry talks about the importance of playing "tight" with the drummer.

• Right Hand Technique (00:41) - In this video, Larry shows us the right hand technique.

• Pentatonic Scale (01:07) - Larry shows us the pentatonic scale.

• E Shuffle Blues (04:07) - In this final video, Larry shows us the E Shuffle Blues.