Learn Bass Guitar

Overview

Embark on a comprehensive journey to master the bass guitar through beginner-friendly lessons led by instructor Richie Blake. Over the course of 7 hours, delve into essential topics ranging from basic techniques and instrument tuning to advanced concepts like scales, modes, and improvisation. Start with fundamental skills such as proper plucking and fretting techniques, then progress to understanding the fretboard and coordinating both hands. Explore major scales, arpeggios, and various modes including Dorian, Mixolydian, and Aeolian, while learning how to construct bass lines and play in different keys. Discover the secrets of improvisation, particularly within the context of the II-V-I progression. Practice daily exercises designed to improve technique and dexterity, and apply newfound knowledge to real musical situations with lessons on funky grooves and specific song parts. Whether aiming to play in a band or simply enjoy the instrument, gain a solid foundation in bass guitar playing through this comprehensive and structured learning experience.

Syllabus

Learn Bass 01 - Everything you need to know first.
Learn Bass - Learn the Basic Techniques.
Learn Bass - How to Tune your Bass.
Learn Bass - How to Pluck the Strings.
Learn Bass - How to Fret the Strings.
Learn Bass - Learning the notes of the fretboard.
Learn Bass - 4 fret technical exercise.
Learn Bass - How to Co-ordinate left and right hands.
Learn Bass - How to Learn Scales.
Learn Bass - What is the Major Scale?.
Learn Bass - The 12 major scales explained.
Learn Bass - Playing in Key.
Learn Bass - How Scales are linked to Chords.
Learn Bass - What are Arpeggios and why you should play them.
Learn Bass - Extending the Major Triad.
Learn Bass - Exercises to use in your daily practice routine.
Learn Bass - What are Modes and why you should play them.
Learn Bass - What is the Dorian mode?.
Learn Bass - The Dorian Mode Continued.
Learn Bass - Creating Bass Lines using the Dorian Mode.
Learn Bass - What is the Mixolydian Mode and why you should play it.
Learn Bass - The II-V-I Progression Explained.
Learn Bass - Understanding Key Signatures Using the II-V-I.
Learn Bass - Constructing Basslines Under a II-V-I.
Learn Bass - Some more II-V-I ideas.
Learn Bass - Using the Aeolian Mode.
Learn Bass - Relative Major and Minor Scales.
Learn Bass - Using Pentatonic Scales.
Learn Bass - The Secrets to Improvising (The II-V-I).
Learn Bass - Phrygian, Lydian & Locrian Modes.
Learn Bass Guitar -The Dorian Mode.
Learn Bass Lessons - 4 fret technical exercise.
Learn Bass Lessons - The major scale.
Learn Bass Lessons - Tuning.
Learn Bass Lessons - Notes of the fretboard.
Learn Bass - The major scale.
Learn Bass - Technique Plucking.
Learn Bass - Major Scale exercises to use in your daily practice routine.
Learn Bass Guitar - Part 2 - Strap Position.
Learn Bass Guitar - Part 3 - Strap Position.
'Led Balloon' - Learn the Bass Guitar Part.
Learn Tapping Technique on the Bass Guitar.
Learn to play music - Bass lessons - scales and technique.
How I play a "Funky Groove" - part 1.
How I play a "Funky Groove" - part 2.
How I play a "Funky Groove" - part 3.