How to add good fills into your bass playing
The right fills contribute a lot to the music.. but be careful
Read MoreFree Bass Lessons
In this section you’ll find a lot of tips and advice for learning bass that I created based on what people were asking for, as well as certain things every bass player should know. I hope you get a lot out of these lessons. Your comments are welcome! – Jon
Rocco Prestia’s bass grooving technique
Breaking down those pulsating 16th-note bass grooves
Read MoreIf you’re going to play bass, play it clean
A lot of bass players never think about this. (Don’t be one of them!)
Read MoreHow to play a good, solid rock bass line
Sometimes just one or two notes per bar is all you need
Read More3 must-do things to play a shuffle groove on the bass
How to make the music feel great with a super simple bass line!
Read MoreWant to play a cool, R&B-infused bass groove?
How to make the music feel great with just a super simple bass line!
Read MoreThat Slow, Dirty, 12/8-Feel Blues on the Bass
There’s no other groove that feels like this one!
Read MoreWhat’s the deal with pentatonics?
What’s a pentatonic… and what are we supposed to do with it?
Read MoreThe joys — and dangers — of the upper register
Here’s a great way to enhance the music — if you’re careful! By Jon LiebmanApril 18, 2024As bass players, we’re always told to stick to the…
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