The best tip I ever got for playing walking bass
This will make your bass lines really flow
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 to play a bass line with just one note
An incredible discipline, both technically and creatively
Read MoreThe RIGHT way to play 1-5 on the bass
Making these changes will make your bass playing sound infinitely better!
Read MorePlaying these 2 notes on the bass can get you into A LOT of trouble
But if you know how to use them, they can really help your bass playing!
Read MoreDon’t just play bass — sign it!
Try injecting some of your personality into your bass playing
Read MoreDon’t play what you know — play what you DON’T know!
Learn bass by getting out of your comfort zone
Read More4 notes that’ll make your bass playing come to life!
The power – and versatility – of the dominant 7th chord
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