Give Your Bass Lines a Lift with the 9th
How one scale tone can transform the feel of your bass grooves
Read MoreThe Essence of Groove – Free Bass Lessons
Welcome to The Essence of Groove. Here you’ll find a collection of free bass lessons filled with groove-focused insights, practical tips, and essential concepts every bass player should know. A lot of these lessons were inspired by the questions and challenges I hear most often from students and players around the world.
I hope you dig in, explore, and find something that helps you connect more deeply with the groove. Your comments and feedback are always welcome!
— Jon
How the Flat 3rd Helps You Play Better Bass
Add grit, soul, and attitude to every rock and blues bass groove
Read MoreThe Secret Behind So Many Iconic Bass Lines
Sometimes you just need to shut up and leave some space
Read MoreThe Groove-Boosting Magic of the Flat 7th
The essence of that one note and how it makes classic rock and blues come alive
Read MoreThe Surprising Hidden Power of Root–5th on Bass
What may seem simple and cliché can actually fuel more grooves than you imagined
Read MoreThe One-Note Bass Groove That Works Every Time
Discover how easy it is to create powerful bass lines with just one note
Read MoreJust 2 notes — all you need for killer bass grooves
Here’s how to take a simple 1-5 pattern and nail it in any style
Read MoreGroove on the Bass Without Shifting: Rock Style!
Play multiple rock feels and progressions — all without moving your hand
Read MoreHow Much Bass Grooving Can You Get from Just 4 Notes?
Use this simple bass line across rock, blues, funk — and more
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