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  1. greghagger
    @chris_b @Jean-Luc PickguardGreat thanks. Been looking at a Willie Dixon documentary from 1977 which I found really interesting.
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    Hi bass-chatters I’m really interested in hearing who your favourite blues bass player is. Bass players often get overlooked for the more famous guitarists or singers in Blues so it would be great if any one can come up with the lesser known ones as well. I am planning a bass video course with a mixture of history and how to play Blues, and am interested in bass players right back from the upright players of the Chicago scene onwards. Thanks in advanced for your feedback and if there is anything aside from the obvious that might be good in the course then please let me know.
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    Learn the bass line and jam to Dancing In The Moonlight by Thin Lizzy. Interactive video lesson with free PDF and backing tracks with live musicians. Learn different ideas to play under the guitar solo and rock your way through isolation! https://youtu.be/qXCEgGsDnDI
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    I’ve been experimenting with bass overdrive for a while now and I thought I’d share my demo of the Boss ODB-3 Bass Overdrive Pedal. This Boss pedal is one of the popular choices out there for bass distortion. In my video demo I explain the controls and play through the pedal with different settings. I also have a collection of gear reviews and bass lessons in my Youtube Gear Reviews Playlist that you might also want to check out. Hope it’s useful. https://youtu.be/kJ9uvBpaFAA
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    Thanks @Soledad appreciate the feedback.
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    How good is your understanding of rhythm? If you want help, read on...... This is the first video lesson in my YouTube Rhythm Series where I tackle note/rest lengths and time signatures. I also give you five rhythmic patterns to work on and drum loops to practice these with. A free PDF worksheet is available in the video description on YouTube. Any questions, then please ask, and please leave a comment if there is anything in particular with rhythm that you would like to see in future videos. https://youtu.be/HVlvc6LH3UA
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    In this lesson I show you how to develop an accurate alternate picking technique on the bass. This technique is vital if you want to play properly with a plectrum. The five exercises will help you to target this area of your playing and give you the ability to pick faster bass lines. There is a free PDF with the video lesson. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/rGCz7FEuhww
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    Some of you may have heard of Duck Dunn from the Blues Brothers Movie. He also played on 1000’s of classic hits for Stax Records with artists such as Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Albert King, Sam & Dave, Eric Clapton, and many more. Learn Five Classic Duck Dunn Bass Lines in this video lesson, and pick up the free PDF in the video description on YouTube. https://youtu.be/kzJ6TpeJOjA
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    Along with the major scale which I covered a few weeks ago, the minor scale is just as important to know if you want to understand the basics of music theory. Knowledge of these scales will help you understand harmony, construct intervals, learn chord tones and venture into modes. This week I look at the natural minor scale. You can download the free PDF in the video description on YouTube. https://youtu.be/VtGknyYLzlU
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    I agree, so much to learn from Motown bass lines. The art of being busy but playing what’s appropriate.
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    Thanks for sharing. It’s similar for me too, in that I don’t really like the strings. I should really get round to trying some different sets on it. Great instrument though.
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    Cheers @thebigyin Motown is so great for bass isn’t it!
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    Cheers, glad you enjoyed the video.
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    https://youtu.be/eX15AApxNyUT The video lesson this week is all about that classic Queen riff - Another One Bites The Dust. I teach the main riff and the verse and there is also a free PDF to download. This is an accessible bass line for beginners and also a good one to practice nailing that groove. Enjoy!
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    Learn this classic Bernard Edwards bass line from Chic’s Good Times. One if the best riffs ever, in my opinion. Video lesson and free PDF in the video description on YouTube. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/sobDKX-1zJk
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    If you are looking for a way to practice and get more familiar with Chord Tones then this exercise is perfect for you. It’s short but very effective. Video lesson and PDF with notation or Tab. https://youtu.be/OQaTjjUElBE
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    Nice, thanks
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    Fancy a bit of Motown? In this video lesson I take a look at five bass lines from some of my favourite classic Motown tunes. All these bass lines are the work of The Don of Motown - James Jamerson. I have also written them out on a PDF which you can download from the video description on YouTube There is a notation or Tab version. Let me know what you think of the video.
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    No problem, hope you find it useful.
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    Chord Tones provide the framework for constructing bass lines, riffs, fills and solos. In this video lesson I explain what Chord Tones are, and how to practice them over the whole fretboard. There are 3 exercises that come on a free PDF in the video description on YouTube. https://youtu.be/SC5AeTV7b0M
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    That looks great, I’ll check it out.
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    So true, speeds up the learning process a lot!
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    Great to hear your reply and sounds like you’ve really made excellent progress with reading music. It does open so many more doors and makes learning a much quicker process.
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    Learn the bass line from Toto’s Hold The Line. This is one of my favourite Toto bass lines. It’s simple but effective, and great when it doubles with guitar. Step by step lesson with a free PDF of the bass line, notated or with Tab. You’ll find the link to the PDF in the video description on YouTube. Follow the link in this post for the video lesson, or if you are viewing this on Instagram, it’s in my Bio. Please like and share this post to spread the word. Enjoy. https://youtu.be/6HjeVjV1_fY
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    Learn to play the bass line from All I Want For Christmas Is You. This is a fun play with some nice walking lines. I teach a simplified version too at the end of the video for those of you who are just starting on the bass guitar. The bass line, Tab, and simplified version are all available on free PDFs. Follow the link in the video description on YouTube. Enjoy and Merry Christmas. https://youtu.be/otnCPvah3YM
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