Theory and Technique

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1. String bending

   By Johnm93, October 3, 2020
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   • Johnm93
   • January 1, 2021

2. scale positions

   By Smirfy, September 30, 2020
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   • Smirfy
   • October 3, 2020

3. Chord flavour

   By David Cook, September 29, 2020
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   • visog
   • November 29, 2020

4. Any Spreadsheeters?

   By stewblack, September 26, 2020   

   • rehearsal log
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   • stewblack
   • September 28, 2020

5. Bass teacher in Raynes park on one to one ,

   By J66Bass, September 17, 2020
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   • J66Bass
   • September 17, 2020

6. Why I am taking real life lessons and how it helps

   By DiMarco, September 16, 2020
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   • lownote
   • October 15, 2020

7. Music software for chord sequences to practice with

   By wishface, September 15, 2020
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   • blisters on my fingers
   • September 17, 2020

8. Speed exercises vs Alternate Picking

   By wishface, September 5, 2020
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   • wishface
   • September 9, 2020

9. Recommend a (free) on line resource - Learning to Play Bass

   By PaulThePlug, September 4, 2020
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   • philparker
   • September 8, 2020

10. Jamerson Appreciation

    By stewblack, September 1, 2020
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    • Geek99
    • April 9, 2021

11. 3rd Above 3rd Below? 1 2

    By stewblack, August 24, 2020
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    • Nickthebass
    • September 7, 2020

12. You Can Use These Five Technique To Make Your Walking Bass Lines More Interesting

    By greghagger, August 14, 2020   

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    • greghagger
    • August 14, 2020

13. Left Thumb ... to Hook or not to Hook

    By NickA, August 5, 2020
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    • Stub Mandrel
    • September 10, 2020

14. Good videos or books for a total beginner to slap?

    By waylander, July 31, 2020   

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    • waylander
    • August 4, 2020

15. Advice on left hand technique

    By Basilpea, July 30, 2020
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    • NickA
    • August 5, 2020

16. Funky theory?

    By uk_lefty, July 29, 2020
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    • greghagger
    • August 17, 2020

17. Warm Up Routine

    By stewblack, July 24, 2020
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    • PatrickJ
    • August 28, 2020

18. Five Essential Rhythms For Bass Players

    By greghagger, July 17, 2020   

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    • greghagger
    • July 17, 2020

19. Connecting Chords and Scales In All 12 Keys.

    By Darren 1, July 17, 2020   

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    • Darren 1
    • July 17, 2020

20. Good Times, Bad Times transcriptions

    By bassbora, July 14, 2020
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    • mep
    • July 14, 2020

21. IMPROVE YOUR TECHNIQUE

    By Darren 1, July 14, 2020
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    • Darren 1
    • July 14, 2020

22. Gospel Bass chart transcription

    By cb1, July 10, 2020
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    • bass_dinger
    • January 3, 2024

23. For how long have you been playing bass?

    By Baloney Balderdash, July 4, 2020   

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    • yonni
    • September 11, 2020

24. Bass intervals in all 12 keys

    By Burns-bass, July 3, 2020
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    • philparker
    • September 16, 2020

25. What do you want from teachers/course/etc.?

    By Stub Mandrel, July 1, 2020
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    • Stub Mandrel
    • August 19, 2020