Advanced Bass Grooves
In this bass video lesson, see Tony Smith knock the top off bass guitar! A true innovator, he has performed with Steve Morse, Average White Band, Grover Washington, and Larry Carlton, to name but a few.
Introduction
• Opening & Tuning (01:37) - Get tuned up and ready to dive into advanced bass grooves.
Lessons
• Rock Shuffle - Anticipating the "One" (02:36) - Learn the art of anticipating the downbeat in a rock shuffle for added groove.
• Straight 8 Feel (01:43) - Master the steady straight 8 feel to create solid, driving bass lines.
• Pizzicato Sound (01:07) - Add depth to your sound with pizzicato techniques for a more muted, percussive tone.
• Blues Pattern (01:17) - Explore a classic blues pattern to give your grooves a bluesy foundation.
• Thumb Technique (01:27) - Practice thumb techniques to add variation and funkiness to your playing.
• Band Example #1 (00:32) - Apply what you've learned with a full band to lock in the groove.
• Funk Groove (01:35) - Get funky with a groove that emphasizes syncopation and rhythmic precision.
• Finding "One" (00:53) - Develop a strong sense of the "one" to anchor your bass lines in any groove.
• James Brown Groove (02:04) - Learn a groove inspired by James Brown, emphasizing tight, rhythmic playing.
• Band Example #2 (00:50) - Jam along with another band example to reinforce your funk and groove skills.
• Hip Hop (01:13) - Get into a hip hop groove that focuses on laid-back timing and heavy rhythm.
• Approaching "One" (02:49) - Refine your timing and approach to hitting the downbeat with accuracy.
• Setting Up for the Accent (01:10) - Work on setting up for accents to emphasize certain beats for a dynamic feel.
• Salsa Music: The Tumbao (02:56) - Dive into salsa with the tumbao, a fundamental bass pattern in Latin music.
• The Clave (01:53) - Learn the clave rhythm, the backbone of salsa and Latin music, and incorporate it into your playing.
• Band Example #3 (01:32) - Apply your salsa skills in a band setting to lock into a Latin groove.
• Salsa Example (01:48) - Work on a complete salsa groove to solidify your Latin bass technique.
Conclusion
• Wrap-Up (00:41) - Recap everything covered and tips on how to keep advancing your bass grooves.