Play multiple rock feels and progressions — all without moving your hand

Jon Liebman
August 14, 2025

Ever feel like you need to move your hand all over the bass fingerboard to make a groove sound good? 

Truth is, you can lock in a solid bass groove without shifting at all. 

In this week’s Essence of Groove video, you’ll see how bass players can play loads of great-sounding rock grooves — all in one position. 

I’ll show you how to nail a bunch of different feels — from hard-driving rock to 50s-style 12/8, a rock ballad, and a blues — all without moving your fretting hand. 

Watch the video, then leave a comment below with your takeaways.

Let’s play bass!

—Jon