Theory and Technique

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1. May This Be The World's Easiest Bassline?

   By Grand Wazoo, January 22, 2011
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   • Wylie
   • February 2, 2011

2. Where to start with jazz? Both theory for bass and understanding of the genre itself?

   By bassickman, May 20, 2012
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   • tinyd
   • July 8, 2012

3. Which scales do you practise?

   By JPS, March 6, 2011
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   • faiz0802
   • March 13, 2011

4. What notes can I play over a B7 Chord

   By Linus27, September 16, 2009
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   • Linus27
   • September 17, 2009

5. Can any point me to a transcription of Rhythm Stick (dots not tab)?

   By Bilbo, October 22, 2018
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   • MacDaddy
   • October 23, 2019

6. Exercises for timing

   By SteveXFR, May 23, 2021
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   • Guest
   • July 18, 2021

7. Major and Minor Scale Modes? and a host of others

   By Cliff Burton, August 6, 2008
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   • Sibob
   • August 28, 2008

8. bass line question

   By Blademan_98, January 12, 2011
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   • xilddx
   • January 15, 2011

9. Jazz lines and playing the same note twice

   By JohnSlade07, January 22, 2009
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   • Philwbass
   • January 28, 2009

10. Transcription Apps/Books/Exercises

    By Sumbabba, January 28, 2015
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    • JapanAxe
    • January 5, 2016

11. Looking for "Stevie Wonder - Isn't She Lovely" Notation

    By travismoore, August 29, 2012
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    • travismoore
    • September 1, 2012

12. Improving my dexterity

    By Wooks, June 6, 2008
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    • Wooks
    • June 7, 2008

13. Fretless Newbie

    By philwood, June 9, 2008
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    • Jase
    • September 3, 2008

14. Octaves, finger style

    By ScreencastTutor, May 10, 2013
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    • OldG
    • October 6, 2013

15. Anomolies, misnomers and confusion 1 2

    By Major-Minor, June 21, 2009
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    • Major-Minor
    • June 23, 2009

16. Starting from scratch,,,,,,

    By dougie, July 11, 2010
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    • Marvin
    • August 5, 2010

17. Jeff Berlin's solo on 'Bach' from 'Pump It'

    By Bilbo, January 10, 2010
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    • GonzoBass
    • January 12, 2010

18. The 1-5-6-Pattern

    By StageAhead, October 9, 2013
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    • Annoying Twit
    • October 15, 2013

19. Suggest some bass lines to learn...

    By Kurt, August 28, 2007
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    • Bilbo
    • November 21, 2007

20. Need help with posture!

    By Jeverson28, June 16, 2012
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    • Bloodaxe
    • August 30, 2012

21. Whims of Chambers, Paul Chambers solo Transcription

    By EasytoPlay, March 7, 2012
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    • EasytoPlay
    • March 12, 2012

22. The Major's Bass Boot Camp - Session 34

    By Major-Minor, April 8, 2011
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    • frank
    • April 9, 2011

23. A thought to ponder on?

    By ChunkyMunky, May 24, 2015
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    • samBolshy
    • June 5, 2015

24. Slapping the G string?

    By Osiris, November 3, 2017
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    • M@23
    • November 7, 2017

25. 2 octave scales

    By paul_c2, November 14, 2016
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    • TKenrick
    • November 19, 2016