Just how good are you at playing bass?
Here’s why you’re probably better than you think you are
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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
Playing bass without playing the roots?
Warning: This is an advanced concept, which could get you into trouble if you’re not careful
Read MoreHow to use minor 7th arpeggios in your bass lines
Play good bass lines, build technique, and learn theory — all at the same time!
Read MoreUsing 4-note arpeggios to play great bass lines
How the dominant 7th chord will take your bass playing a long way
Read MoreThe fastest, easiest way to learn how to play a good bass line
It’s amazing how creative you can be playing these simple patterns on the bass
Read MorePlaying creative bass lines using only 3-note chords
An awesome challenge for putting arpeggio studies to work
Read MoreWhat I would do differently today as a beginner bass player
Are you working on the right priorities?
Read MoreHow to solve the 3 biggest problems facing bass players today
New 3-part video series By Jon Liebman October 21, 2024 If you follow me, you know I publish a new video bass lesson every week….
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