Technique

BAS-001: An Introduction To The Major Scale On The Bass

by Lady B

Our newest teacher, Claire Finley, a.k.a. Lady B, welcomes fresh bass students to the instrument with a look at how to play the major scale on the bass.

September 28, 2009 on 2:10 am | In Bass, Lessons, Scales, Technique, Theory | No Comments |

BAS-012b: Dexterity Exercises Part Deux

by Jayo

Part Deux: More shapes and patterns. Jayo covers another arpeggio exercise aimed at dexterity and knowledge of the fretboard.

September 16, 2009 on 4:24 pm | In Bass, Lessons, Practicing, Technique | 2 Comments |

BAS-012a: Dexterity Exercises on the Bass

by Jayo

More shapes and patterns. Jayo covers another arpeggio exercise aimed at dexterity and knowledge of the fretboard.

September 1, 2009 on 8:25 am | In Bass, Lessons, Practicing, Scales, Technique | 1 Comment |

BAS-011: 7th Chord Arpeggio Exercises on the Bass

by Jayo

Arpeggios are to bass players as chords are to guitarists. Jayo covers the concept of arpeggios, particularly the maj7 and min7 varieties, and how to use them for dexterity exercises on the bass.

August 27, 2009 on 1:08 am | In Bass, Lessons, Practicing, Technique, Theory | 1 Comment |

BAS-010: Intervals On The Bass

by Jayo

Before you can start shredding and melting faces you have to learn the fundamentals. Jayo covers intervals on bass guitar.

August 17, 2009 on 12:34 am | In Bass, Lessons, Scales, Technique, Theory | 1 Comment |

DRM-003: Sound Production On The Drums

by The Young Prof

Often an overlooked subject, The Young Professor talks about getting the best sound out of the drums possible, by examining issues including stick placement and arm strength.

June 9, 2008 on 6:48 pm | In Drums, Lessons, Technique | No Comments |

DRM-001: Proper Posture And Stick Grip

by Jim Leadbetter

If you’ve never played drums before, start here. If you’ve been playing for decades, watch this anyway. Jim Leadbetter covers the basics of proper posture and stick grip for drummers.

June 9, 2008 on 6:46 pm | In Drums, Lessons, Technique | No Comments |

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GTR-012: Intervals On The Guitar
The distance between two notes is actually something quite important... it's called an interval. Kristian...
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