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Hello fellow bass lovers!!! Long time no since I was here last. So I got bit of a story for ya. You see during one of my kettlebell exercises I...
I play in an all-originals local band, (we pretty much only do showcase shows, if that matters?). I joined the band last summer, and I have been...
Please read this before making your poll choices: First and foremost, this poll is to be 100% based on opinions. Let's not let facts get in the...
I have a great arpeggio exercise I love to use that I use over jazz progressions, but I've struggled to come up with some great scale exercises....
I have a background in music - I have a degree from Berklee (I was a vocal principal, not a bass principal), I've played upright bass in high...
Here’s an old school Vic Wooten exercise that is just really fun to play. The first part is his exercise from his website that I learned in 00’...
Hey TBrs, I'm an advanced beginner who's been playing on-and-off for a few decades. I play mainly rock and blues, and jam weekly with a 4-piece...
I have always had a pretty bad ear and to try and remedy that, I've recorded some ear training exercises using PC software to sequence a piano as...
How do I increase the strength of my little finger?
I have Ed Friedland Book 'Bass Grooves'. In the book Ed recommends to get yourself a drum computer and design your own drum loops for your Bass...
I bought a 70lb heavy bag about 2 weeks ago as a way to loose weight. Usually work out on the bag about 30 - 45 min each day. Since then my...
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Hi all I understand how this exercise helps in reaching for the next pitch, but what I don't get is why the sliding part? Isn't is as effective,...
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Yes, Breaking Bad inspired me to do this song. I was instantly attracted to it. [MEDIA]
Classic bebop standard. My favorite Charlie Parker tune. The melody is so sweet and swings hard. I wish I was able to get someone to play the...
Does anyone know any great exercises to develop stamina when picking fast tempos for long periods of time? Take "Myage" by Descendents as an...
This thread is about posting videos of (non melodic) bass exercises designed to improve your muscles, endurance, tonal precision, speed and...
I've been playing for about 3 years now, switched from guitar so I could start playing with people; was playing with a band within weeks of first...
Hey guys, Just uploaded a new lesson with an exercise to help you build speed, hope you dig it! [MEDIA] - Marc
In the process of trying to improve both my vocabulary and my willingness to pay attention to the rest of the band when trading fours, I've just...
EDIT: To clarify, I am not saying that one should increase their hand strength so they can play harder. To everyone saying that it is better to...
Yesterday, I learnt this lick from Janek Gwizdala. You can get the link to the original lesson at the end. I decided to revise the lick a bit. It...
Guys I need help! Recently I ran into the problem with my thumb where it would hurt alot and I just thought to myself "meh it's juust sore. It'll...
I Found This Playlist and figured it may be of use to some folks here.
Is there an exercise that can help me develop the ability of keeping the main bass line in my head while playing out of the pocket, yet still...
I got a couple of bass exercise books for Christmas ("Bass Fitness" by Josquin Des Pres and "Daily Warm Up Exercises for Bass Guitar" by Steven...
Hello fellow pick-using bassists! Recently I started listening to Meshuggah more closely and found myself buying almost their entire discography....
