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What do you want to learn in August? (Patreon)

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2024-08-01 22:51:38
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2026-06
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Poll

What do you want to learn in August?

  • Slap lessons / exercises 41
  • Strumming and other special techniques (leave a comment) 28
  • Using music theory to create bass lines 53
  • Using theory to write solos 24
  • Tap lessons / exercises 20
  • Fingerstyle etudes 23
  • Tips on setup, recording, tone etc. (leave a comment) 16
  • 2024-08-01
  • 205 votes
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Content

My fellow bassists,

The time has come once more to determine the future of bass pedagogy for this month. Make your voice heard and remember you can pick more than one option!

Comments

John Patten

I’m really enjoying all that I’m learning, but I really struggle to get some things to sound right. When I’m tapping, I have trouble getting clear tones on some notes - and some sound out of tune even though my intonation is set. When slapping, I find some basses are really easy to use, others seem to sound muffled or I get too much noise… I’m sure my technique will improve, but I’d like to know if I should use a particular setup for tapping or slapping… Thanks, Charles!

David Sharp

Set up is paramount. Would be a good video to do. Set ups for different bass styles.

Jonas Chan

Would love to learn what effects you add to tone like reverb or distortion. And also how to tap without shaking the bass slightly which shakes the strings making noise for a good clear tone

Chris M

Can you demonstrate how to set up the bass for your style of playing? Or do you get someone else to set up your basses?

Ralyks
>>145358207

He's done this before actually. Well, not a demonstration, but enough of an explanation you should be able to emulate it. Super low action, new strings regularly, mids and highs boosted. I was able to satisfactorily adjust my truss rod and action on my own and I'm not particularly talented or capable.

Ralyks

If Tapping is chosen this month and you're feeling particularly inspired, I far prefer things written in Minor Keys vs Major. I'd love to hear some more unique chord changes and voicings too. The 1 5 9 10 shape is no doubt the easiest chord shape to work with, but are there maybe some interesting things you could show us using Diminished or Augmented Chords? As for Theory, I'd love to hear some of your favorite ways to incorporate these more dissonant chords into your music. I'm familiar with those chords being used to (Voice Lead? is that the right term?) or to change keys. I'd also love to hear your thoughts on using Secondary Dominants or other alternative chords in Genres other than Jazz. Can Secondary Dominants or other Substitutions be used in something as simple as 12Bar Blues? I'm sure Metal, Rock, and Prog have no problem incorporating these tools. I know you're a metal guy and I'd love to hear some of your favorite Prog sounds or Chord Progressions.

Steven Gonzales

I would like to learn usable harmonics patterns in songs.

Dready0815

I can‘t choose more than 1 option. I like your fingerstyle etitudes, tap lessons and using music theory.

Andrew Trosien

I chose the "other special techniques," but what I really want to delve into is the difference between different slapping methods. I know there's the Wooten thumping (double thumbing, or whatever) vs the traditional Flea style slap. I'm just not sure when to use each, if it's purely a choice, etc.

Andrew Trosien

Completely off topic, but I love the Eye of the Tiger and Smooth Criminal arrangements. I bet you could do a badass Mission Impossible theme, too. Get crackin' mister! Hahaha. But seriously, if you're looking for cool arrangement suggestions, that's an epic and iconic melody line.

S

An in depth lesson on harmonics explaining their note names would be awesome when you have a chance

ThorolfAdei

Hello master ;) I would really like to have tips on how to correctly use the comp pedal. If you could help me on that ?

Graham Fielden

I’d like the tab for your version of lose yourself

McGruberz

Any of the above are great. If you happen to touch on recording, I would appreciate any tips on getting rough mixes to a finished state (things you like to do or approaches that helped you). Basically how to avoid getting lost in the weeds and actually putting a bow on a recording.

Nealblues

The catchiest bass solo full practice video please!

Ralyks
>>145383752

Check out Signals Music Studio on YouTube. My favorite channel for theory

Andrew Trosien
>>145378641

Whoa, I'm not sure how I missed that (I'm subscribed and everything), but I just watched it and it's awesome! Any chance of a tab and walk-through?

Trash Yacht

These topics i absolutely love. I started learning like 4 years ago and your advice and exercises has been enormously helpful in my growth and I'm so happy playing the bass. I use songs as my milestones and the next one I'm working toward is Hysteria. Is there any songs or exercises you learned that can help build stamina and speed?

Charles Berthoud
>>145506761

That's great to hear! Hysteria is an awesome bass line 🔥 Have you tried out the fingerstyle etudes yet? You can find them in the collections tab at the top of the page/app. Those will help build stamina if you practise them a lot!

Chris Leger

I’d like to see the rest of You Can’t Hold No Groove. Or did miss that? I started learning it earlier this year and was stoked when your first tutorial came out.