…making better bass players with Kris Rodgers A.K.A Dmanlamius
In this lesson, we cover the “Up-down” method of pick playing. I also cover tonal opportunities when playing in different places, as well as discussions on pick thickness and uses.
After this, I move onto an exercise. There will be more and more of these.
Here is the initial discussion video (click).
And here is the Intro and exercise:
Regarding effects that I use in my vids. I review the Korg, here (clicky).
And click here for even more Pick exercises.
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Devyn
November 12th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Thanks for theses awesome videos. I am just going to start picking up the bass and I can see that theses videos will defiantly help me. I will defiantly donate for all your time you put into theses!
Cheers
Kris
November 13th, 2009 at 3:46 am
No problem! Glad they are helping!
Playing with a pick or plectrum. Discussion and lesson. | Free. Bass. Lessons...
August 11th, 2010 at 11:00 am
[...] And here we have some techniques, and a cool exercise you can use! [...]
Aryeh Barson
August 27th, 2010 at 3:19 am
Great lessons!
One thing I see when you talk about where you plant the other fingers on your right hand is that it naturally lends itself to muting other strings. Do you actually mute that way?
Kris
August 27th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
You CAN mute that way, yes, but I tend to use my left hand for muting. It seems more comfortable for me!
My advice would be to experiment