Traditional songs often have really interesting, even tough changes in them. If you are playing them from a chart without any references, keep your tone warm. Just mark out the changes without trying to groove too much.
Here's a five-note Minor Pentatonic Scale for the key of A that's ready for you to dig into. Move up and down the neck on these for added interest and depth.
I figured the other guys gave you plenty of practice philosophy this week so I thought I'd give you something to actually practice! Here's a simple passing tone that can really add to your changes. I'm using Lord I Need You for this example, but you can use this in almost any song.
Okay, it's cool when Jason teaches a song, but it's also pretty cool to have Stu G sit and down and run through how he would play it on acoustic. Enjoy. And Jason...watch your back.
Does that song call for an open, drivey sound or a percussive groove? Daniel shows us what types of tone we can create when using a pick or just our fingers on the bass.
It's easy to walk up from a 1 to 2 chord progression. But why would you want to when you can groove on up to the 2? Throw this little beauty in Hillsong's Worthy Of Your Name.
Here's a hoppy little embellishment you can add to a song with a 1, 4, 5 progression. Daniel shows us how to add this bit of interest in Christ Is Risen that you can also apply to other songs.
I am amazed by just how many people end up with a bass that is completely wrong for their application. This is usually because not only do they have no idea what they need, but bass tone can be a bit of a mystery.
Even if you're a talented bass player, an imbalanced EQ can make it sound like you have something to hide. Here's where to start before you adjust those frequencies.
Learn to add 10th harmonies to your bass lines to spice them up. As always don't go crazy with it but try it with the lesson for Great Are You Lord by All Sons and Daughters.
For this green room post, here are some great little intros. Sometimes it’s great to get into a song with a little something before the down beat. It's like a drummer leading into a song with a fill. Here are a few simple ones to get you started.
