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Playing Minor Pentatonic Scales
A minor pentatonic scale consists of five notes (1 m3 4 5 m7) which are separated from each other by the following intervals: 1½-1-1-1½-1 (Ex. in C: C-Eb-F-G-Bb). If you transpose it into a ...
Slapping & Dead Notes
Dead notes can be combined remarkably well with slapping: they reinforce the percussive and energizing effect of this technique. They can be achieved either by releasing finger pressure on the ...
Walking Basslines
Basslines in jazz are often called “walking basslines”. They provide steady harmonic and rhythmic support for the rest of the band. The rhythm is simple, consisting primarily of quarter notes ...
Finger Stretching
Finger stretching exercises are absolutely essential for a large number of basslines; this is illustrated by numerous musical examples included in the course. By forcing yourself to reach notes ...
Playing the Ternary Way
Unlike the binary way of playing, where beats are divided into two parts, the ternary way consists in dividing the beat into three parts. With its notorious swaying between 2/3 - 1/3 (quarter- ...
Slap Grooves: Entry-Level
These slap basslines are aimed primarily at bassists who have only recently begun practicing this technique. They are easily accessible because they only concentrate on the two principal slapping ...