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greghagger

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  1. Fancy a bit of Motown? In this video lesson I take a look at five bass lines from some of my favourite classic Motown tunes. All these bass lines are the work of The Don of Motown - James Jamerson. I have also written them out on a PDF which you can download from the video description on YouTube There is a notation or Tab version. Let me know what you think of the video.
  2. Chord Tones provide the framework for constructing bass lines, riffs, fills and solos. In this video lesson I explain what Chord Tones are, and how to practice them over the whole fretboard. There are 3 exercises that come on a free PDF in the video description on YouTube. https://youtu.be/SC5AeTV7b0M
  3. Learn the bass line from Toto’s Hold The Line. This is one of my favourite Toto bass lines. It’s simple but effective, and great when it doubles with guitar. Step by step lesson with a free PDF of the bass line, notated or with Tab. You’ll find the link to the PDF in the video description on YouTube. Follow the link in this post for the video lesson, or if you are viewing this on Instagram, it’s in my Bio. Please like and share this post to spread the word. Enjoy. https://youtu.be/6HjeVjV1_fY
  4. Learn to play the bass line from All I Want For Christmas Is You. This is a fun play with some nice walking lines. I teach a simplified version too at the end of the video for those of you who are just starting on the bass guitar. The bass line, Tab, and simplified version are all available on free PDFs. Follow the link in the video description on YouTube. Enjoy and Merry Christmas. https://youtu.be/otnCPvah3YM
  5. I had a similar experience - the horn players laughed their heads off until I plugged it in, then they couldn’t believe it! Obviously it’s not a double bass but it’s very useful when you want to have a more acoustic sounding instrument.
  6. If you are unsure about what to look for when buying a new bass, or want to know that you are buying a bass that is right for you, then don’t miss this video. Don’t waste money and time buying instruments on a whim only to find you don’t like them. In the video I show you what to inspect on the instrument if buying secondhand and also give you ideas of types of basses you might want to consider. There is a free downloadable pdf checklist with a list of popular basses in the video description on YouTube. If you have anything to add to to Checklist that might help then leave a comment below. Of share your favourite choice of bass.
  7. Practice your solo bass playing and start getting into the Christmas spirit with my very own Greg’s Bass Shed, Christmas Carol Solo Bass Medley. Download a free PDF of the Medley (also a Tab version), and practice it with the backing track at the end of the video. The PDF link is in the video description on YouTube. I hope you enjoy playing it as much as I did making it. But be warned, it’s a bit of a ‘finger twister’ in places! https://youtu.be/gE6wqshkIKE
  8. An Octave Pedal can really add an interesting effect to your bass sound. Whether that be to fatten the bottom end, create funky tones, or even produce synth-like sounds. The MXR Bass Octave Duluxe pedal really delivers a variety of options. In this demo I explain the pedal controls and play with different settings. See what you think. https://youtu.be/UcXGeLAX-zc
  9. There are some interesting thoughts here. I definitely agree that it’s important to organise your practise time if you want to progress, and especially if you don’t have much time to dedicate to practising. But I think noodling can be a good way to try out ideas. I also think that some of our habits on the instrument can contribute to our own personal sound. I agree though that we can all overuse certain techniques, if they aren’t checked.
  10. @ezbass I’ll have to check out some threads on here about John Giblin. You’ll love Grace And Danger if you like John Giblin as he’s featured on almost every track on the album!
  11. Thanks for sharing @Ricky 4000 Hopefully this will help the OP out.. @JoeG if you need any more help then let me know.
  12. The shapes in this video lesson will appear time and time again as you play bass lines. They include 3rds, 5ths and octaves. I have used fret diagrams in the video and on the free PDF. These will help you to visualise and easily learn these shapes. Click the link below for the bass video lesson: https://youtu.be/ziL-ejQ1xoc
  13. Here is a video lesson on a classic Bob Marley song, I Shot The Sheriff. This is a really nice reggae bass line to play, recorded by the iconic bassist, Family Man. Click the link for the full lesson and free PDF download (there is a Tab version too). https://youtu.be/N1xqfgQpHMI
  14. I have been working more on my fretless bass playing lately. This is the tune for ‘I Still Believe I Hear’ by Marcus Miller. I managed to get the section before Marcus comes in, to practice playing along with the cello. For me, the cello and fretless bass in general compliment each other beautifully. PDF available in the video description on YouTube. There is a Tab version too. If you want to develop your fretless playing, I have a video lesson with three fretless techniques that will help you. That is also on my Greg’s Bass Shed YouTube channel. What tracks do you enjoy playing along to with your fretless?
  15. In this video lesson I show you three particular fretless techniques. I also discuss my favourite fretless player who isn’t an obvious choice, and recommend an awesome album. The link to the full video lesson is below: https://youtu.be/4O6YQhZ8ies
  16. Learn an original Bass Line from Blues/Rock band,The Kendall Connection. This week I will be showing you how to play the bass line from Hello My Old Friend. This is a bass line that I recorded with The Kendall Connection. This song has a classic slow shuffle Blues feel, so you can use these lines when you play other songs in this style. Here is the link to the video. The free transcription PDF is available in the video description, with a Tab version too. https://youtu.be/Nu7sLGm47vk
  17. This video is a discussion on whether reading music is important or not. You can get a free Kick-Starter PDF guide to starting to read music. Details of this are in the video description on YouTube. I’d love to hear your opinions on this too. https://youtu.be/PJgEVCVdyi8
  18. I also have a new Greg Talks video out today where I discuss whether we should read music or not. I thought this might interest you on this thread. I will do a separate post for this, but here’s the link for the video: https://youtu.be/PJgEVCVdyi8
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