Theory and Technique

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1. Reading advice required 1 2

   By phil625sxc, January 13, 2012
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   • Bilbo
   • March 10, 2012

2. So, this "Rhythm Stick" thing.... 1 2

   By Hot Tub, April 14, 2009
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   • lowdown
   • April 27, 2009

3. Improving / Learning playing 1 2

   By TheBear, February 23, 2013
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   • TheBear
   • April 5, 2013

4. Floating Thumb

   By iamthewalrus, December 23, 2009
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   • mcgraham
   • December 28, 2009

5. Slapping on a 6 string?

   By Shaun, July 4, 2007
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   • ADJazzBV.aco
   • August 3, 2007

6. Weekly bass transcription/lesson

   By hestan, July 10, 2010
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   • hestan
   • June 2, 2011

7. Weather Report 'Heavy Weather' bass transcription?

   By thebassist, December 31, 2013
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   • thebassist
   • January 1, 2014

8. Best fretting-hand thumb position to minimise injury risk

   By Paolo85, July 4, 2023
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   • velvetkevorkian
   • July 5, 2023

9. New - clear and slow - four finger picking techniques video

   By urb, October 19, 2007
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   • metalmaniac
   • November 20, 2007

10. How to improve as a bass player? 1 2

    By Phil Starr, September 4, 2011
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    • Bilbo
    • September 9, 2011

11. Playing So What... 1 2

    By faceman, June 26, 2010
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    • devinebass
    • July 6, 2010

12. I've hit the wall

    By Amafi, October 19, 2011
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    • Amafi
    • October 25, 2011

13. What key is it in?? Harmony thread 1 2

    By Caz, November 29, 2020
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    • Steve Woodcock
    • June 20, 2022

14. Jazz standards for an Audition

    By ML94, June 12, 2013
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    • AndyBob09
    • July 4, 2013

15. Can't play with a pick 1 2

    By clunkie66, July 24, 2017
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    • Lozz196
    • March 1, 2018

16. Scott LaFaro transcription

    By Bilbo, November 25, 2009
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    • Major-Minor
    • December 2, 2009

17. 1952 Vincent Black Lightning 1 2

    By EssentialTension, February 23, 2009
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    • EssentialTension
    • March 1, 2009

18. CHEAT SHEETS!! Scales, modes, chords and arpeggios:

    By faiz0802, March 13, 2011
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    • faiz0802
    • March 19, 2011

19. Dr Feelgood 'Roxette'

    By Deeper and down, January 28, 2018
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    • skankdelvar
    • February 1, 2018

20. Building up slap technique...

    By Musicman20, May 1, 2010
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    • peterG
    • May 14, 2010

21. Open Strings??

    By bubinga5, January 24, 2012
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    • daz
    • February 29, 2012

22. Know Your Arpeggios - free bass lesson...

    By All thumbs, December 2, 2013
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    • All thumbs
    • January 14, 2015

23. Ear Training 1 2

    By stewblack, November 16, 2020
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    • funkle
    • February 12, 2021

24. Arabic scale

    By wildus, August 13, 2007
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    • Steve_K
    • August 23, 2007

25. Galloping Triplets 1 2

    By coasterbass, September 2, 2008
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    • coasterbass
    • September 15, 2008