1-2-4 Fingering and the Four Most Important Notes

Learn the fingering for playing notes on the first few frets, and the four most important notes for bass guitar.

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Lane’s Tour Rig

Here’s a quick look at my touring rig, including bass, effects, and amplification.

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Blues March Shuffles

The shuffle feel is one of the most basic feels in Blues. And the Blues March lines are used in thousands of songs. Here’s what you need to know to get started.

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First Exercise for Bass Guitar

Here’s a very basic exercise to help you get used to fretting (playing) notes on a bass guitar.

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Simple Funk in E

Here’s a simple funk line in E for bass guitar. Remember, practice it slowly to develop accuracy before you increase speed. Play it perfectly ten time in a row before increasing speed.

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Eddy – Lane’s Spector Coda 4

Here’s a quick overview of the main features of Eddy, my Spector Coda 4 bass guitar.

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Right and Left Hand Positions for Bass Guitar

Using the proper hand position while playing the bass guitar will help increase accuracy and speed, and will also help prevent injury or pain.

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Preparing for an Audition

Note: The following article originally appeared in the Bass Sessions webzine.

It doesn’t matter if you plan to make a career out of music, or if you intend to play music as a hobby. Sooner or later, you’re probably going to have to audition for a band. Even Jason Newsted had to audition for Metallica before he rose to fame. Continue reading

Making a Case for Covers

Throughout my career of more than 35 years, the subject of whether to play covers or not has come along more times than I’ve tuned my bass, or so it seems. There seem to be two camps of extreme opinions bookending the middle ground in which most players camp. One extreme opinion is that anyone who plays covers isn’t a “real” musician, is a sell-out. And it’s to this camp I’d like to offer some thoughts. Continue reading

Proper Hand Position

Teaching your fingers to properly fret each note leads to greater cleanliness and accuracy.

Many of my students, whether beginners or advanced, have had one problem in common: proper fretting hand position. In this lesson, I will address the most common problem, which is where the finger meets the fret.

The next time you pick up your bass, take a look at where your fingers meet the neck. Watch other bassists when they play. Many players place their finger in the middle of the fret, and this can lead to serious problems if not corrected. Continue reading

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