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  1. greghagger
    Here is a video lesson showing you how to play 7th chords on the bass. I cover dominant, major and minor 7th chords, in two positions for each. I explain in easy steps, and this lesson is a great way to get into playing chords on the bass. The free PDF is worth getting as I have written down the chords, and also provided fret diagrams with all positions so you also have a visual guide written down. You can download this from the link in the video description, on YouTube. I’m happy to help if you have any questions. https://youtu.be/jzBvIKVKFI8
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    Cheers, hope it’s useful.
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    Slap That Bass! Here is an introduction to slap technique on the bass. We will cover how to get you started with slap thumb technique. Add instant funk with this awesome technique. Put on some fresh strings and get involved! Download the exercises and slap patterns down, in PDF form, from the video description on YouTube. Click the link for the full lesson. Let’s get funky! https://gregsbassshed.com/videos
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    I have two very useful free resources to help you create a structured practice routine and really target the areas of your playing that need improving. Start with ‘Target Three Key Areas To Quickly Improve and Progress’. Then move onto ‘Five Step to Efficient Practicing’ Both are short PDF’s that you can download, and quickly work through. I am really interested in what you think of these free resources, and if you would like to see more. Also, let me know if you need help with them, or help setting up a practice routine. https://gregsbassshed.com/resources
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    Here is a video lesson and short PDF resource with five step to help you practice efficiently . When you plan out your practice schedule, and systematically work on areas of your playing, you progress very quickly. All professional musicians have a structured practice routine for big periods of their career. Learn what these common practices are. You can download the free PDF resource in the video description, on YouTube or follow the link to my website: gregsbassshed.com/resources https://youtu.be/nb1ZY0wVc0c
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    Muted notes give your bass lines a much more funky sound, and can make your playing a lot more rhythmic. Think Jack or Rocco Prestia. In this video lesson, I show you how to execute this technique, with examples, and a free downloadable PDF. Learn this essential bass technique. Let me know if you have any questions. https://youtu.be/Xsw497N3BFc
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    Want to get around the whole fretboard? Here is a lesson showing you how to do this. I have given various exercises, to help you practice this, and really familiarise yourself with the whole of the bass neck. You can download the PDF by clicking the link in the YouTube video description. Let me know if you need any help with the lesson. https://youtu.be/KozQupsUz34
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    Thanks, it’s a Tele Bass that I put together from parts. I stained and coloured the body using Wudtone, which gives a nice resonance to the tone, and a lovely colour too. I definitely think there is a market for a ‘Pele’ Bass though 😂
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    Do you know the Roadhouse version of Knocking Of Heavens Door? If not, it’s well worth a listen, as it’s rocking! It’s got a really great bass line, and I show you how to play it in this video lesson. I have also come up with a simplified version of the bass line, for those of you who need this. It’s all on the free PDF, which you can get by clicking the link in the video description on YouTube. Follow the link to view the lesson on YouTube or have a look at my website, for more resources: gregsbassshed.com Remember to subscribe, and please like and share this post, if you found it useful. Have fun! https://youtu.be/TjCwJoeRckU
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    In this video lesson, I show you the most important scales that will help you with the bass playing, and understanding of theory. Scales are important when you start looking at harmony, and how arpeggios are constructed. There is a handy PDF that comes with this lesson with the scales on it. This is useful to keep to reference the scales when you need them. You can download this by clicking the link in the description below the video on YouTube. Let me know if you need any help. https://youtu.be/xH8coFNFryE
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    I have made a lesson to help with understanding how keys, and key signatures work. I cover what all the Key Signatures are, relative Major and Minor Keys, and common chord progressions. There is a PDF that accompanies this lesson, with all the Key Signatures, and other useful information. You can download that by clicking the link in the video description, on YouTube. Please ask if you have any questions. https://youtu.be/1Wdq8SmfXv8
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    Here is a lesson explaining all about, and showing you how to play the jazz turnaround. You will learn the theory behind it, and some practical lines to play over them. You can download a free PDF to accompany the lesson, by clicking the link in the video description, on YouTube. Check out all my other videos, and resources at gregsbassshed.com Please ask if you have any questions. https://youtu.be/vBEYUaoVs4M
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    Get your walking bass lines together with this video lesson. I work through easy steps, to explain the theory behind how to create your own lines. All the examples are written down, and you can download the PDF from the video description on YouTube. https://youtu.be/YQNH4h501Pk
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    Here is a Jazz Blues Backing Track in A. I have played a few choruses of a walking bass line, and then left the backing track running without bass. You can download a PDF of my walking lines and the chord sequence, by clicking the link in the video description on YouTube. Jazz Blues are more often found in F or Bb, but I choose A for this track so you can compare the chord changes with my 12-Bar Blues Backing Track, which is also on my channel. You might want to look at my ‘Starting Jazz’ playlist on YouTube, and also subscribe to get all my latest videos. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/FfP3NBI9hKA
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    Learn how to use the Nashville Number System. It’s a great way to write and communicate chord sequences, making transposing easier too. I explain all about this system and how to understand the way major and relative minor keys are related. Full video over at Greg’s Bass Shed on YouTube, or on my website. https://gregsbassshed.com/videos
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    Here are three Blues standards, based on the 12-bar blues sequence. All have slightly different chord changes though, and illustrate how these changes can make a memorable song. You can use these techniques, such as substitution chords, in your own bass lines and song writing. There is a free downloadable PDF of these bass lines, with tab. Click the link in the video description on YouTube. Enjoy the lesson, and please like and share this if you found it useful. https://gregsbassshed.com/videos
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    Great, that’s what I like to hear!
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    Here is a lesson showing you how to play Blues Turnarounds in your Walking Bass Lines. We will look at the most common turnarounds you will hear in blues tunes and I will show you a turnaround that will fit at the end of any 12-bar blues. I have left a backing track running at the end of the video, so you can practice your own walking lines and try out your new turnarounds. Remember you can download the free PDF by clicking the link in the video description. Please like and share this if you find it useful. https://youtu.be/QKcCbnejhNU
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    Thanks, hope you have fun with the videos. Let me know if you need any help. Greg
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    Here is a 12-Bar Blues Backing Track in A - minus Bass. It’s has a medium swing tempo, so perfect for you to practice your walking bass lines to. I have played my own walking line for a few chorus to give you an idea of what to play. You can download the PDF (with Tab) of my bass line, plus the 12-Bar chord sequence, by clicking the link in the video description. Let me know how you get on, or if you would like more backing tracks in different keys or styles. https://gregsbassshed.com/videos
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    ‘Learn Ten Amazing Bass Lines’ - new video from Greg’s Bass Shed. These are all funky classics from a similar era, that I have regularly played over the last 25 years. There is some Stevie, Michael Jackson, James Brown, Chic, and more. This is the first in a series of video, so let me know your favourite era, or style and I will include those in future videos. You can download a free PDF (also with Tab if you need it), by clicking the link in the video description. I’d love to hear how you get on. https://gregsbassshed.com/videos
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    Here is a simple 12-Bar Blues Backing Track in A. I have played a few choruses of a walking bass line to start with, then left the track running without bass. You can learn a how to play a walking bass by listening and using my PDF (with Tab), and then practice your own lines. If you would like to have my written line to help with the video, you can download the PDF by clicking the link in the description of the video. Enjoy!
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    This theme tune sounds great on the bass. Even if you aren’t a Game Of Thrones fan, this is great practice for your reading and melodic playing. It is in 6/8 time, so learn all about that too. In the video, I also play a second line, which is a broken chordal part. It’s quite tricky to play, so I will make another lesson on that. Subscribe to my channel and you will get notified of this lesson too. Enjoy!
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    I have seen a lot of posts lately with bassist asking for help getting into playing jazz. So I have made this lesson to give you a load of advice on just this. I talk about standards (jazz songs) to listen to, what II-V-I’s and turnarounds are, and how to start approaching walking on them. I ask point you in the direction of some good resources for jazz beginners. Please give me your feedback under the video as I am aiming to do some follow-up lessons and would like to know what particular areas of jazz you would like to work on. Also please like and share. I hope you find this useful.
  25. greghagger
    Yes I love the overall clean sound, and the sound guy is always complimentary about the sound I give them. I don’t use Drive all that much, but I did manage to find one TonePrint that sounded pretty good.
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