Online tutorials - learn to play bass
Learn techniques for playing bass online with free play-alongs. Watch free sample bass lessons online now!
In these online videos, I’ll show you what bass playing techniques there are. You’ll learn how to play using a pick or your fingers, how to use funk techniques, and how to bend and slide on strings. I’ll also show you some special techniques such as slapping, pull-offs, hammer-ons, vibrato, and many more, so you’ll know what possibilities your bass offers.
Also, I’ll show you some riffs and ideas on the bass which you can use as a basis for your own ideas; that way you’ll learn how to play your own music straight away, even as a beginner. For an overview of essential online bass lessons check out the bass course overview.
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Learn to play bass: Tuning (04:03)
Using a tuner Instrument in itself has to be in tune Tuning with A at 440 Hz Tuning with 5th fret
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Learn to play bass: Pick (01:37)
Playing bass with a pick Different pick grades Different gauges Different materials Trying different picks
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Learn to play bass: Melody (07:35)
Playing bass with the song example’s melody Muting the string Sliding on the string Preparing a loop in the sequencer Play-Along (PABE03) at Download Play-Alongs
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Learn to play bass: Finger technique (02:46)
Learning to play bass and finger technique Playing bass with the middle finger Playing bass on the E string Warm vs. metallic sound Play-Along (PABE03) at Download Play-Alongs
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Learn to play bass: Thumb technique (03:16)
Learning to play bass and thumb technique Using the thumb Using the thumb for harder accentuation Different arm position for slapping Play-Along (PABE03) at Download Play-Alongs
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Learn to play bass: Pick (02:49)
Playing with a pick Changing the sound by using a pick Soft and hard picks Use pick for faster songs Play-Along (PABE03) at Download Play-Alongs
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Learn to play bass: Sliding on the strings (04:19)
Sliding on one string without playing it Expansion of the song example Play-Along (PABE03) at Download Play-Alongs
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Learn to play bass: Changing position and trills (05:06)
Expansion of the song example Changing position for contrast Learning to play bass using higher notes 3rd string at 9th fret Trills on high notes Play-Along (PABE03) at Download Play-Alongs
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Learn to play bass: Slapping (02:46)
Simple slapping on high and low E strings Muting the strings with the heel of your hand Learning to play bass and slapping with the index finger Tied notes vs. slapping Play-Along (PABE03) at Download Play-Alongs
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Learn to play bass: Rhythm (02:01)
Playing bass and rhythm Developing own ideas Enrichment with different rhythms Play-Along (PABE03) at Download Play-Alongs
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Learn to play bass: Pickup notes (03:19)
Playing bass and transitions with pickup notes Coming in on a pickup note Pickups as transitions in songs Play-Along (PABE03) at Download Play-Alongs
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Learn to play bass: Swallowing tones (02:30)
Swallowing a tone Playing the strings firmly Bass as foundation of music Have the courage to record yourself (Home recording) Play-Along (PABE03) at Download Play-Alongs Play-Along (PABE03) at Download Play-Alongs
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Learn to play bass: Thumb technique (03:16)
Learning to play bass and thumb technique Using the thumb Using the thumb for harder accentuation Different arm positions for slapping Play-Along (PABE03) at Download Play-Alongs
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Learn to play bass: Slapping (01:48)
Playing bass and feeling rhythm Slapping Playing strings muted Rhythm exercises Playing fast triplets on bass
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Learn to play bass: Slapping 2 (02:23)
Playing bass and slapping Funk technique and slapping Suitable strings for slapping
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Learn to play bass: Playing octaves (01:06)
Playing octaves on bass 2 up and 2 across
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Learn to play bass: Slapping 3 (01:03)
Triplets and the E string Muting in bass playing
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Learn to play bass: Slapping 4 (04:38)
Slapping and plucking the strings Significance of rhythm in bass playing Muting strings with the left hand Open and closed hand position Simple slapping exercise
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Learn to play bass: Slapping 5 (02:46)
Simple slapping on high and low E strings Muting the string with the heel of your hand Slapping with index finger Tied notes vs. slapping Play-Along (PABE03) at Download Play-Alongs
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Learn to play bass: Playing techniques (07:21)
Playing bass and bending strings Vibrato and pull-offs Bending the strings Hammer-ons (playing without right hand)
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Learn to play bass: Trills (01:37)
Learning to play bass and trills Trills on two adjacent strings Half tone or whole tone step Funk bass
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Learn to play bass: Ergonomic playing (03:52)
Playing notes vertically Minimizing left hand movement Playing bass and bending the E string Heavy strings and substance Bass foundation Warm tone and heavy strings
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Learn to play bass: Foundation (03:15)
Bass as song’s foundation Playing bass in high positions Playing with extremes Slide removes song’s foundation Song example Free Again (Inside) at Download My Music
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Learn to play bass: Harmonics (03:28)
Playing bass using harmonics Playing and muting strings Hovering tones Transition to next song part
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Learn to play bass: A whole tone lower (02:58)
Bass with every string tuned one whole tone lower EADG tuned to DGCF Instrument behaves differently More threatening and subversive
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Learn to play bass: Effects units (03:34)
Guitar and bass effects units Playing bass with plug-ins (software) Distorted effects Chorus sounds Bass solo and slap echo
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Learn to play bass: Playing on one string (02:12)
Learning to play bass with one string Easier for beginners
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Learn to play bass: Power chords 1 (02:00)
Playing bass with two-part power chords Building a line with step effect Great tonal range in bass playing
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Learn to play bass: Power chords 2 (02:38)
Playing Bass with three-part power chords Arpeggiating power chords Playable in all positions
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Learn to play bass: High positions (03:09)
Playing bass in high positions Add low note Playing two-part chords Playing around silent strings
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Learn to play bass: Funk bass (03:45)
Song example I wanna know (Dance) at Download My Music Using a sampler (software) Recording things you can’t play (Home recording) Rhythm problems Alienating sounds Play-Along (ÖÖÖ) at Download Play-Alongs
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Learn to play bass: Simplicity (02:57)
Simplicity and drama Playing bass on and Hypnotic effect Playing upbeat
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Learn to play bass: Idea for advanced players (02:54)
Advanced bass playing Combining different techniques Pull-offs and hammer-ons Vibrato and triplets
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Learn to play bass: Hell freezes over 1 (09:26)
Learning to play bass with song examples Funk song in three different versions Version one without vocals Version 2 with chorus Version 3 complete without bass Song example Hell freezes over (Barricades) at Download My Music
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Learn to play bass: Hell freezes over 2 (06:06)
Playing bass along to a funk song Chorus to play along to Song example Hell freezes over (Barricades) at Download My Music Chromatic Line with half tone steps
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Learn to play bass: Hell freezes over 3 (04:41)
Funk song to play along Play-Along Life was not meant to be fair in the download area Song example Hell freezes over (Barricades) at Download My Music Funk stylistic devices Playing bass and harmony changes
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