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  1. greghagger
    Another brand I haven’t heard of!! I best pull my finger out! I have frequented The Bass Gallery too, over the years. Great place!
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    Image a scenario..... someone you know, who hasn’t got much money, wants to start playing bass, and has asked you for a few suggestions of basses. Which basses would be on your list?
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    Thanks for this.
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    Thanks, I’ll definitely have a look.
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    Hooky_Lowdown, great, I will research this option more.
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    Twigman, I have a lovely Suhr bass that is extremely easy to play, but I wouldn’t recommend it to a beginner, because of the price. I personally think price is a major factor for a beginner bass, in most cases.
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    Pretty cheap. Any experience with these?
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    Hi I have compiled a list of beginners basses for a FAQs page on my website. This list could be very long! But are there any obvious basses that I have forgotten, or any that you don’t think should be on the list? Appreciate the suggestions. https://gregsbassshed.com/what-is-the-best-beginner-bass-guitar
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    Hi Bass-chatters I have put all of the supporting PDFs from my first 50 Greg’s Bass Shed videos into one document. This resource includes bass line transcriptions, technical exercises, reading music and theory advice, help with setting up your practice schedule, and much more. You can download this useful eBook, by joining my Mailing List. You will then be kept updated on any new videos, and resources from Greg’s Bass Shed. The link is below. I hope you get lots of benefit from this resource. https://gregsbassshed.com/home
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    Hi I am interested in what video course topic you would most like to take to improve your playing. Also, do you think online learning is a valid way to improve your bass playing? Obviously face to face lessons with a teacher is the best way to learn, but I am aware that some people do not have access to this because of location, or finances. Let me know what you think. Thanks.
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    Here is a lesson, and breakdown of the bass line from Wishing Well by Free. What an epic tune, and the bass line is well thought out, with an arpeggio pattern and the classic pentatonic riff. I have transcribed the whole bass line, which you can download by clicking the link in the video description on YouTube. There is Tab on the PDF too, for those of you that prefer that. Follow the link for the full video lesson. https://youtu.be/Z_L0RN0fdSI
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    Great, glad you are finding the lesson useful. Sure you aren’t just a tiny bit of a slapper? 🙂 I agree, that it’s so important to nail the thumb, in the slap technique. That’s going to give the solid groove. The popping lesson is coming in a few week, so get practicing! 😀
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    You’ll get there, just try transcribing easy bass lines at first. To be honest, I have picked up music theory over years of playing a few different instruments. I have some videos on my channel that cover theory and these might be useful to you. I also have an eBook caked The Bass Beginners Guide. This covers a load of theory including scales, arpeggios, key signatures, reading music, etc. right up to intermediate level. Here is the link if you want to have a look at that. PM me if you are interested, and I can give you a 30% discount code. https://gregsbassshed.com/beginners-guide Let me know if you need any help or have other questions. Stick at it as it’s well worth learning music theory properly.
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    It may help to look at scales as just part of the bigger puzzle. Chord tones (i.e. from arpeggios) will give you a better framework for harmony. Of course scales will help you understand arpeggios, but like you say, running up and down scales will only get you so far. Look at the wider picture. Study harmony, look at 2-5-1’s and what players are doing over that sequence. Study walking bass lines. Transcribe solos........ Don’t get too focused on scales..... that’s my advice anyway. Hope this helps! if you want free video lessons, then have a look at my website: gregsbassshed.com/videos Of course one to one lessons are the best, but if you can’t do that, then learning online can be helpful. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8NuE6bwYMXZxRjl8tc1QXRjwAGYgk-bk
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    Here is a video lesson showing you how to play chords over the 2-5-1 sequence. These are 3-note 7th chords, easy to learn and remember. They sound great on the bass and are also useful to help familiarise yourself with different chord types. These chords also give you a good grounding, if you want to start using chord tones for bass lines or soloing. Follow the link for the full lesson, or search for Greg’s Bass Shed on YouTube. https://youtu.be/X_INEdPpNHU
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    I suggest looking at the following scales: Major/Minor, Pentatonic and Blues These are a good starting point. Arpeggios are more handy for outlining chords, so you could look at some major and minor 7th arpeggios. Then you have a good framework for constructing bass lines or starting to solo.
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    Try just using your thumb and like the other replies said, apply light pressure and it will come with practice.
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    Hi thanks for your feedback and I’m glad you like the lesson. This is my first video, and I have sorted out volume levels since then. I am about to redo my Lesson No.3 as the bass volume is so low! Appreciate you picking that up though. Yeah I have noticed, surprisingly, that theory and technique videos don’t generate that much interest. Surprising, as working on these areas can give you the best results with your playing. Thanks and hope you enjoy the rest of my channel.
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    10ths are very useful to learn, as you can build interesting fills and riffs from them. You can also use them as double stops (2 note chords) to get that unique sound that players like Jaco Pastoruis utilised. I teach how to play major and minor 10ths, and how to learn the two shapes. I then go on to show you how 10ths are used in Come Together by The Beatles and The Chicken, as played by Jaco. This is all written down on a PDF, which you can download in the video description on YouTube. If you are interested in more bass resources, then come and have a look at gregsbassshed.com https://youtu.be/zmwNnd7vS48
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    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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