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Finger Funk precision exercise Category
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.
Riff of the week!
By: Kris on: Aug 26,2011 In: Bass Lesson, Chord work, Cool funk riffs to learn, Exercises, Finger Funk precision exercise, Hammer-on exercise, Harmonics exercise, My Music, Riff of the week!, Simple bass riffs to learn, Slap and pop lesson, Tapping exercise, Tapping Lesson, UncategorizedOk, here we have a number of riffs created by me, for you to learn. We’re starting simply here, and will be making them harder as we go along. I’ve managed to do eight in a row, before my computer broke! But I am back in the game again now, and will get down to [...]
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 [...]
Finger Funk exercise # 4
By: Kris on: May 29,2010 In: Bass Lesson, Cool funk riffs to learn, Exercises, Finger Funk precision exerciseHere is the fourth in this series! Remember, the other exercises are available here. Ok, here is the tab for this vid: G||————–——-15—————————————-3– D||————x—14—14—14\-x-3-5-0-3-3-5-3— A||————–——–————————— E||–3/12——————-———————————
Finger Funk precision exercise # 3 (two got lost in the post)
By: Kris on: Sep 25,2009 In: Exercises, Finger Funk precision exerciseAnd here we have another exercise created by me to perfect your finger funkiness. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Playing funk with the fingers is all about a quick and snappy attack, and hitting those notes true and with precision. You have to be on the beat, and in the pocket. [...]
Finger Funk precision exercise # 1
By: Kris on: Sep 8,2009 In: Exercises, Finger Funk precision exerciseFinger Funk exercise numero uno. G||———————————————— D||—-2-3-0-5-3———–2-3-0-5-3————— A||————–0-3-4-5————-0-3———– E||–3——————-3————————- Ok, this lesson is aimed more at intermediate players, rather than beginners. Of course, beginners are welcome to give it a go, but as usual, take it slow…! Let’s consider why it’s a little more difficult. Funk, played with the fingers, has to be very precise. [...]
