SC01 The major scale
The major scale or the Ionian major scale (first of the 7 mode scales) Well, the scale almost all western music is built on Scale degrees/intervals, example in C: C, tonic (1) D, major second (2) E,...
View ArticleYT06 G major scale bass exercise #2
Using the G majorscale, G major pentatonic and the D major pentatonic scales Formats available:Quicktime (.mov), Flash Video (.flv)
View ArticleMajor Scale Positions Part 1 of 2
This first half simply explores the 5 positions of C Major. Click here to view the embedded video.
View ArticleMajor Scale Positions Part 2 of 2
This portion explores some simple possibilities over a fairly common I/Vi/IV/V chord progression.Click here to view the embedded video.
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Piccolo bass fun
Click here to view the embedded video. A bit of fun with my piccolo bass – a cheap SX shortscale bass with piccolo strings A previous piccolo bass jam here
View ArticleJazz theme “Chipie”
Click here to view the embedded video. Here is a transcription of chipie from great saxophonist Ornette Coleman (1930 -). This theme is very melodic, and sounds beautiful on fretless bass. The tone of...
View ArticleMajor scale exercises
Click here to view the embedded video. Major scale exercises that I talked about in my practice log post previously. Playing scales in 3rds is a great way to improve your chops and general musicality....
View ArticleModes of the major scale
Click here to view the embedded video. Music theory for understanding the modes of the major scale.
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Ch10 Playing Major triads
Click here to view the embedded video. iPod version This is a prepatory exercise for Ch11 Using Major triads in basslines The C , F and G Major triads played in different positions up to the 7th fret,...
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Ch11 Using Major triads in basslines
Click here to view the embedded video. This is a lesson 2 in this series, go to lesson 1 HERE or continue after this to lesson 3 HERE iPod version here Im just playing the notes from the triads in a...
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Ch12 Bassline impro over the C, F, G progression
Warning! Dont do all of this (maybe 25% of it) in a tune! But use some of the ideas where you feel appropiate Click here to view the embedded video. This a continuation of the playing over triads...
View ArticleAfro-cuban grooves in the different modes – pt 1 – CMaj7 Ionian
Click here to view the embedded video. Cmaj7 ionian scale (C-D-E-F-G-A-B-C) First practice the scale in different positions, learn my example, develope your own….
View ArticleL284 A Major odd meter’ish lick
Click here to view the embedded video. Support Playbassnow.com by downloading the video, audio and TAB in one package HERE A rhythmically stranger sounding lick i know, playing 2 sequences of 7 notes...
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Polyrhythms – A Simple Exercise
Click here to view the embedded video. This exercise is designed to give you a basic understanding of superimposed rhythms known as polyrhythms. The triplet is the most common polyrhythm- we hear it...
View Article6 string bass – lesson #01
Click here to view the embedded video. In this first lesson, a groove with chords in F major. You will notice that the groove is dampen by the palm of the right hand. The chords are: F maj7 / Bb maj7 /...
View Article6 string bass – lesson #02
Click here to view the embedded video. In this second lesson on 6 string bass, we will explore the highs with a little melody in A major. The chords are: A / D / A / E7 www.bassebruno.com
View ArticleWalking bass #01
Click here to view the embedded video. A simple walking bass with root and fifth. The chords are Cmaj7 – Am7 – Dm7 – G7 www.bassebruno.com
View ArticleWalking bass #02
Click here to view the embedded video. In this second lesson, we have the roots, fifth and octave. The chords are Cmaj7 – Am7 – Dm7 – G7 www.bassebruno.com
View ArticleHarmonizing the major scale (the number system)
I want YOU to post a comment where YOU are analyzing a simple song with these tools, a video comment would be nice:-) Click here to view the embedded video. Click here to view the embedded video. Click...
View ArticleMinor 7 chord improvisation with scale substitution
Click here to view the embedded video. Click here to view the embedded video. A practical theory lesson on how i approach improvising over a static m7 chord groove. In jazz, funk and rock, if a solo...
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