How an unexpected discovery changed the way I think about the bass forever
Jon Liebman
July 20, 2026
When I was a teenager, I spent countless hours learning songs from records. Little did I know, there was something happening completely outside my control that would eventually have a profound impact on my bass playing.
In this lesson, I share that unexpected discovery and explain how it helped me become much more familiar with the entire bass fingerboard.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in certain areas of the neck or find yourself playing in the same positions over and over again, this simple concept may help open up new possibilities for you as well.
Watch the lesson below and see how one unexpected discovery changed the way I think about the bass fingerboard.
Give it a try, and let me know in the comments how it works for you! 🎸
Thank’s Jon.
Very good and informative lesson.
Glad you got something out of it, Bill. Thanks for letting me know! đź‘Ť
Interesting timing on viewing this video. Earlier today, I was practicing a bass line for a Worship song I’m playing this weekend, and I was paying close attention to the tone differences in how it sounded at several different places on the fretboard in relation to the demo recording for the song. Seeing your video moved me to go with one I wouldn’t normally select initially, but I think will best serve the way we’ll be playing it, which isn’t always consistent with the demo recordings provided! In any event, I’m already primed with three options for playing it now! Thanks.
Thanks for sharing that with me, Rob. Let me know how it goes — I’m sure it’ll be great!