Jaco Arpeggio Exercise - Great For Technique

[greghagger]

I was reviewing the Jaco Pastorius 'Modern Electric Bass' instructional video last week, for the first time in about 25 years! It was really interesting to watch and learn from.

 

One of the exercises in the video is an arpeggio exercise that gets you flying around the whole fretboard. It's really great watching Jaco explain the exercise and to hear him play it - his tone is awesome!

 

This exercise is perfect if you want to master your fretboard, work on your technique, and discover more about harmony.

 

In my latest YouTube video I break this Jaco exercise down and explain how to play it.

 

There is a free PDF link in the video description. 
 

Enjoy!

 

 

[Beedster]

Enjoyed that Greg thanks 👍

[ProjeKtWEREWOLF]

This is a great video.  I haven't watched the Jaco instructional in *years*.  Thanks for doing this; should be helpful. I'm struggling with big stretches (I have drummer hands). 

[greghagger]

5 hours ago, Beedster said:

Enjoyed that Greg thanks 👍

Thanks @Beedster

[greghagger]

5 hours ago, ProjeKtWEREWOLF said:

This is a great video.  I haven't watched the Jaco instructional in *years*.  Thanks for doing this; should be helpful. I'm struggling with big stretches (I have drummer hands). 

No worries @ProjeKtWEREWOLF - I don’t think I’ve watched this since the 90’s. So many gems in there. Good luck with the stretches 😀

[paul_5]

Thanks for this, I'd forgotten all about the Jaco exercises. I have the book (somewhere) and have only watched the video once; I just find it too sad to rewatch.

Edited August 16 by paul_5
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[greghagger]

22 hours ago, paul_5 said:

Thanks for this, I'd forgotten all about the Jaco exercises. I have the book (somewhere) and have only watched the video once; I just find it too sad to rewatch.

@paul_5 yeah it is sad isn’t it. I watch it differently now after 25 years since the last time I viewed it. I know I’ve got that booklet somewhere too. It’s a small little booklet without a cover isn’t it?