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Not Just another Bass tuition Book!
By: Kris on: Dec 7,2011 In: Band advice, Bass inspirations, Bass Lesson, Bass talk, Chord work, Cool funk riffs to learn, Drum Loops, Exercises, Finger Funk precision exercise, Forum discussions, Hammer-on exercise, Harmonics exercise, Jam with D'man, Life talk, Longer Lessons, My Music, Pick exercise, Riff of the week!, Simple bass riffs to learn, Slap and pop lesson, slap precision exercise, Tapping exercise, Tapping Lesson, THE LESSON ARCHIVE, Timing lessonThese series of short books aren’t similar to most other Bass tuition books. They are a small archive of the things and ideas that have helped me become the Bass player I am today. A little insight into my way of doing things, if you will.
All those people that have asked me how I use the techniques used in my solo bass guitar songs have the information right here. The questions are answered.
Why “Not just another Bass guitar book”? Well, there are plenty of books out there that teach you how to play music, and a Bass, theoretically. Although these books are important (and I’d still recommend them!) they are quite lifeless, and seem to lack practical ideas. A lot are just repeated content from another book that was written the year before. Copy and paste tuition. This is more a book of practical ideas, and therefore not just another Bass guitar book.
So, You might call it a book of notes and ideas. Hopefully, something positive for everyone of all standards.
Learn simple Bass riffs: Red hot chili peppers: Give it away!
By: Kris on: Nov 16,2011 In: Band advice, Bass Lesson, Bass talk, Cool funk riffs to learn, Simple bass riffs to learnDon’t forget to play this song with FUNK and energy! Do not do FLEA the dis-service fat stringers…. If you are a Chilis fan, how about checking out my other lessons? IF YOU WANT ME TO STAY. UNDER THE BRIDGE PRETTY LITTLE DITTY.
Did you learn anything from me? In a band? Need a bit of promotion?
By: Kris on: Aug 22,2011 In: Band advice, Bass talk, Forum discussionsWell, it’s been a few years now. Teaching online, that is. I’m proud at what I’ve done so far, and the amount of people I’ve taught, and the amount of thankyou’s I get in my mailbox. Sometimes it’s pretty overwhelming, and it makes me proud. But what I’m noticing more and more, are that people [...]
The Penthouse Project-Unique learning opportunity.
By: Kris on: May 15,2011 In: Band advice, Bass inspirations, Bass Lesson, Bass talk, Chord work, Cool funk riffs to learn, Exercises, Finger Funk precision exercise, Hammer-on exercise, Harmonics exercise, Life talk, Longer Lessons, Music recommendation, My Music, Pick exercise, Simple bass riffs to learn, Slap and pop lesson, slap precision exercise, Tapping exercise, Tapping Lesson, THE LESSON ARCHIVE, Timing lessonAnd here is part two. That bothersome Bass solo! The Penthouse project. A UNIQUE learning opportunity. My new bands’ songs, broken apart for you to learn composition, writing and musicianship skills. Learn unique and original riffs from myself, and more importantly, why I write those specific riffs to the music being [...]
Most of us practice Bass sitting down. Be it in front of the computer, T.V or anywhere else… Now, this is fine. Any practice is good practice in my opinion, and of course, it’s a lot more practical sitting down whilst we practice. But I remembered something that happened to me in my early Bass [...]
Where will you be in a year with your Bass playing?
By: Kris on: Jan 1,2011 In: Band advice, Bass talk, Life talkSo it’s a whole new year ahead of us (Happy new year), and many of you will have just taken up the Bass over the Christmas holidays… (Start here, and work through each lesson!) Now, in your mind fast forward to this time next year. In your mind, concerning Bass playing, what do you want [...]
15 ways of getting out of a creative Bass playing rut.
By: Kris on: Aug 13,2010 In: Band advice, Bass inspirations, Bass talkSome ideas on how to get yourself out of that rut!
How to get a gig (Band advice)
By: Kris on: Sep 2,2009 In: Band adviceSome peeps from my forum have asked me some advice on how to go about getting a gig. Here is some info below. If anyone wants to add anything to this, then give me a shout! How to get a gig! So you feel you are ready to move on with your band, and are [...]
