Beginning Bass Volume Two - Starter Series

This intermediate-level bass guitar video lesson filled with rock-solid information from beginning to end helps bassists build a stronger foundation, covering: major and minor pentatonic scales; harmonics; chords; left-hand muting; octaves, fifths, and bass lines; funk grooves; techniques such as slapping, plucking, hammer-ons, and pull-offs; and more!

Introduction

• Opening & Tuning (01:31) - Start things off with tuning up your bass and getting ready to groove.

Lessons

• Fifths (01:55) - Learn how to use fifths to build strong bass lines.

• Left Hand Muting & Band Example #1 (01:21) - Master left-hand muting to clean up your sound, followed by a band example to see it in action.

• Stretching Exercises (02:48) - Keep those fingers nimble with some key stretching exercises.

• Harmonics & Band Example #2 (04:06) - Explore harmonics and hear how they fit into a band setting.

• G & C Major Scales & Band Example #3 (02:04) - Work on G and C major scales, followed by a band example for practical application.

• Minor Scale (00:51) - Dive into the minor scale and how it adds emotion to your bass lines.

• Blues Riff (00:57) - Get the classic blues sound with a simple yet powerful blues riff.

• Muted Rock Pedal Feel & Band Example #4 (01:34) - Learn the muted rock pedal feel and jam along with a band example.

• Funk Groove (01:20) - Bring the funk with a groovy, rhythmic bass line.

• Plucking Hammer/On & Band Example #5 (02:04) - Master the plucking hammer-on technique and see it in action with a band.

• Triplet (01:49) - Add some rhythm variation by working on triplets.

• Octaves (01:49) - Learn how to use octaves to give your bass lines a fuller sound.

• Double Finger Technique (02:04) - Improve your speed and dexterity with the double finger technique.

• Minor Pentatonic (02:46) - Add some soul to your playing with the minor pentatonic scale.

Conclusion

• Wrap-Up (01:15) - Recap everything you?ve learned and get ready to keep practicing!