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[TheGreek]

Scott says:

A few days ago, I shared that I discovered a trick that allows you to turbocharge your command of the bass fretboard in just a few weeks.

 

And it’s all thanks to a 200-year-old harmonic concept buried in the back of a dusty music theory textbook.

 

Because this harmonic concept reveals that there are four “master patterns” hidden on the bass fretboard.

 

These four patterns tie together ALL the other patterns and shapes you already know. (That’s why they’re the “master” patterns.)

 

Which means once you internalise these master patterns, you can play up and down the neck with ease. And you’ll never get lost on the fingerboard ever again. 

 

But that’s easier said than done…

 

See, I wish I could just give you a fretboard diagram for each of these patterns and it would make you a great bassist.

 

But the truth is, if you just looked at these master patterns on the page, they would seem incredibly complex. And it would still take you a long, long time to figure out how to get them under your fingers to master the fretboard.

 

At least, until now.

 

Because after four gruelling months of trial and error — I figured out how to “hack” these four master patterns.

 

And I discovered that if you practise these master patterns in a specific order…starting with specific finger positions…for a specific amount of time…

 

You can rapidly increase your fretboard fluency — all in a matter of weeks.

 

And I’m happy to say that now, for the first time ever, I’ve created a program that gives you this exact roadmap.

 

It’s called Fretboard Accelerator.

 

It’s the bestselling course in SBL history.

 

And I’m excited to announce that we will be opening enrolment for the next round of students on Monday.

 

So if you’re ready to stop feeling trapped on your fretboard by basic patterns and shapes…

 

And to discover how to dance your way up and down the neck with ease — all in a matter of weeks…

 

Then you’ll want to grab your spot in Fretboard Accelerator as soon as we open the doors. (Since there will be a special bonus available for students who sign up on the first day of enrolment.)

 

Also, for the first time ever, we’re giving away a free lesson to one of our Accelerator programs — only for subscribers of the SBL email list.

 

>> Claim your free Fretboard Accelerator sample lesson now.

 

Then keep an eye on your inbox Monday, when we will be opening the doors for the next round of Fretboard Accelerator. That way, you can make sure you don’t miss out on your new-student bonus.

 

Talk soon,

 

-Scott

 

However if you Google "master fretboard patterns" there are loads - some of which claim to be able to do this in one.

[Bassfinger]

I managed to learn it for free using good old practice and persistence. Silly me.

[paul_5]

1 hour ago, Bassfinger said:

I managed to learn it for free using good old practice and persistence. Silly me.

Pffft, it'll never catch on. 

[3below]

1 hour ago, Bassfinger said:

I managed to learn it for free using good old practice and persistence. Silly me.

I will make this brief, there's always someone who has to be unreasonable and do it differently!, why have you done this?  We have a "200-year-old harmonic concept" with "four master patterns hidden on the bass fretboard." and you have now undone the hidden bass ninja masonic mastery that we have kept guarded. I do not know how many "gruelling months of trial and error" you undertook to "learn it for free", however giving away "Guild of Master Bass Player" secrets will result in excommunication or worse (have you seen the effects of having your machine heads removed!).  Finally I must warn you in no uncertain terms  that disclosing the TS "master patterns hidden on the bass fretboard" - I, IIX, V,  III and bIII in all keys is strictly forbidden unless authorised by the Grand Master Wizard of the Guild. 

Edited February 24, 2023 by 3below

[Bunion]

1 hour ago, 3below said:

authorised by the Grand Master Wizard of the Guild. 

You’ve released the secret of basschat 😯

@ped s true identity is revealed!! 

Edited February 24, 2023 by Bunion

[Boodang]

Actually, SBLs fretboard accelerator in practice is nothing more than just good old fashioned basics and hard work put into a scheduled routine to keep you on track. Lots of hype maybe, and certainly no magic bullet, just solid fundamentals.

[Burns-bass]

8 hours ago, Boodang said:

Actually, SBLs fretboard accelerator in practice is nothing more than just good old fashioned basics and hard work put into a scheduled routine to keep you on track. Lots of hype maybe, and certainly no magic bullet, just solid fundamentals.

I always hate those books when you’ve nailed an exercise and then it says: “Transcribe and practice in all 12 keys…”

 

Scotts written stuff is overblown, yes, but there is lots of value on the site. We all know what SBL is now, so let’s let him go on running his highly successful global business and if we don’t like it, we can ignore the ads.

[Ralf1e]

10 hours ago, 3below said:

I will make this brief, there's always someone who has to be unreasonable and do it differently!, why have you done this?  We have a "200-year-old harmonic concept" with "four master patterns hidden on the bass fretboard." and you have now undone the hidden bass ninja masonic mastery that we have kept guarded. I do not know how many "gruelling months of trial and error" you undertook to "learn it for free", however giving away "Guild of Master Bass Player" secrets will result in excommunication or worse (have you seen the effects of having your machine heads removed!).  Finally I must warn you in no uncertain terms  that disclosing the TS "master patterns hidden on the bass fretboard" - I, IIX, V,  III and bIII in all keys is strictly forbidden unless authorised by the Grand Master Wizard of the Guild. 

Its OK calm down he can't play the patterns whilst standing on one leg😀

[Waddo Soqable]

17 minutes ago, Ralf1e said:

Its OK calm down he can't play the patterns whilst standing on one leg😀

 

[Ralf1e]

Oh no Now someone is going to start a 9 page conflab about where your left thumb is.

Anyway that's not SBL, that player has hair 🤣

Edited February 25, 2023 by Ralf1e

[LukeFRC]

10 hours ago, Boodang said:

Actually, SBLs fretboard accelerator in practice is nothing more than just good old fashioned basics and hard work put into a scheduled routine to keep you on track. Lots of hype maybe, and certainly no magic bullet, just solid fundamentals.

that's what I thought it was, a new sexy online way to say- "learn your bloody scales" 

Edited February 25, 2023 by LukeFRC

[Boodang]

2 minutes ago, LukeFRC said:

that's what I thought it was, a new sexy online way to say- "learn your bloody scales" 

Turns out it's an arpeggio based course. Despite the hype I found the exercises were really useful.

[Burns-bass]

i assume this is probably linked to Gay Willis’ visualisation stuff. To be fair, that’s a great book.

[LukeFRC]

52 minutes ago, Burns-bass said:

i assume this is probably linked to Gay Willis’ visualisation stuff. To be fair, that’s a great book.

Rainbow fretboard

[TheGreek]

It's clear that Scott isn't pitching his courses at the likes of many of us who have been playing 20 years plus. 

 

I like Scott and his videos. Not all of them have something to offer me but those which do are really helpful. 

 

More power to him I say.

[nilorius]

18 hours ago, TheGreek said:

Scott says:

A few days ago, I shared that I discovered a trick that allows you to turbocharge your command of the bass fretboard in just a few weeks.

 

And it’s all thanks to a 200-year-old harmonic concept buried in the back of a dusty music theory textbook.

 

Because this harmonic concept reveals that there are four “master patterns” hidden on the bass fretboard.

 

These four patterns tie together ALL the other patterns and shapes you already know. (That’s why they’re the “master” patterns.)

 

Which means once you internalise these master patterns, you can play up and down the neck with ease. And you’ll never get lost on the fingerboard ever again. 

 

But that’s easier said than done…

 

See, I wish I could just give you a fretboard diagram for each of these patterns and it would make you a great bassist.

 

But the truth is, if you just looked at these master patterns on the page, they would seem incredibly complex. And it would still take you a long, long time to figure out how to get them under your fingers to master the fretboard.

 

At least, until now.

 

Because after four gruelling months of trial and error — I figured out how to “hack” these four master patterns.

 

And I discovered that if you practise these master patterns in a specific order…starting with specific finger positions…for a specific amount of time…

 

You can rapidly increase your fretboard fluency — all in a matter of weeks.

 

And I’m happy to say that now, for the first time ever, I’ve created a program that gives you this exact roadmap.

 

It’s called Fretboard Accelerator.

 

It’s the bestselling course in SBL history.

 

And I’m excited to announce that we will be opening enrolment for the next round of students on Monday.

 

So if you’re ready to stop feeling trapped on your fretboard by basic patterns and shapes…

 

And to discover how to dance your way up and down the neck with ease — all in a matter of weeks…

 

Then you’ll want to grab your spot in Fretboard Accelerator as soon as we open the doors. (Since there will be a special bonus available for students who sign up on the first day of enrolment.)

 

Also, for the first time ever, we’re giving away a free lesson to one of our Accelerator programs — only for subscribers of the SBL email list.

 

>> Claim your free Fretboard Accelerator sample lesson now.

 

Then keep an eye on your inbox Monday, when we will be opening the doors for the next round of Fretboard Accelerator. That way, you can make sure you don’t miss out on your new-student bonus.

 

Talk soon,

 

-Scott

 

However if you Google "master fretboard patterns" there are loads - some of which claim to be able to do this in one.

This really sounds like an expansion set from holly bible.

[Ralf1e]

And it’s all thanks to a 200-year-old harmonic concept buried in the back of a dusty music theory textbook.

 

Because this harmonic concept reveals that there are four “master patterns” hidden on the

bass fretboard.

That didn't exist 200 years ago according to the career of uncle Leo

[DTB]

1 hour ago, Ralf1e said:

And it’s all thanks to a 200-year-old harmonic concept buried in the back of a dusty music theory textbook.

 

Because this harmonic concept reveals that there are four “master patterns” hidden on the

bass fretboard.

That didn't exist 200 years ago according to the career of uncle Leo

Nice. Like your style!

[lozkerr]

On 24/02/2023 at 19:54, TheGreek said:

A few days ago, I shared that I discovered 1 weird old tip that allows you to turbocharge your command of the bass fretboard in just a few weeks.

 

There, fixed 😉 

[Hellzero]

Everything is there, written in the stone.

 

[DTB]

Preying on peoples’ desire to play bass without putting in the work the same as fatfighters preys on peoples’ desire to be fit without exercising. Combine that with a bit of stupidity and gullibility and it’s a recipe for making money, but then I should add that I’m just a grumpy old cynic.    
 

[3below]

2 hours ago, Hellzero said:

Everything is there, written in the stone.

 

Is it good for metal?

[mep]

No, only Stoner Rock.

[Boodang]

4 hours ago, DTB said:

Preying on peoples’ desire to play bass without putting in the work the same as fatfighters preys on peoples’ desire to be fit without exercising. Combine that with a bit of stupidity and gullibility and it’s a recipe for making money, but then I should add that I’m just a grumpy old cynic.    
 

I have to say that in terms of SBL you'll be putting in hard work if you do one of their courses.

[DTB]

6 minutes ago, Boodang said:

I have to say that in terms of SBL you'll be putting in hard work if you do one of their courses.

Yes I don’t doubt it. Shame he lures people in that way though. 
Something about it I just find annoying I suppose, and yet I really like his channel and regularly watch it. Enjoyed the Guy Pratt i/v recently.