Can Playing the Bass Be A Painless Experience?
Staying relaxed, practicing good posture go a long way
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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
Why Is the Chapman Stick Considered A Bass?
Somehow, it’s a bigger deal for bass players than guitar players
Read MoreWill singing along with your bass lines make you a better player?
Learning bass in a way that brings out human, soulful qualities
Read MoreWhat Would You Ask John Entwistle?
How to prepare for unexpected bass-learning opportunities
Read MoreThe “Next Big Thing” in the Evolution of the Bass
What will the new generation of bass makers come up with?
Read MoreDisdain and snobbery toward the electric bass?
Living in a world with those “closed-minded purists”
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