Basic Killing Floor Riff

This is a very standard and traditional Blues bass riff. It’s actually a simple version of the riff used for The Killing Floor, and many other Blues songs.

Watch the video, and pay special attention to which notes are used.

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The World’s Greatest Bass Solo

It wasn’t about chops. It only had one note. But it was the best solo I’ve ever heard.

Everyone knows a version of the old joke: When drums stop, bass solo begins. The bass solo could well be the Slim

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Funk Riff in A with Flat 7

Here’s an easy riff in A, with a flat 7. Watch the video, and pay special attention to which notes are used. Then, learn the notes in order, but not in time. Next, play along with the slow version, until

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How to Play Major Scales in Groups of 3 or 4

Here’s another way to practice your scales that will help you learn them better and more quickly. As I mentioned in the last scale exercise lesson, it’s a good idea to practice your scales in as many different ways as

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C Major Funk Riff with Flat 7

Here’s an easy riff in C, which can actually be used with C7 and Cm7 chords. Watch the video, and pay special attention to which notes are used. Then, learn the notes in order, but not in time. Next, play

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How to Play a Major Scale in Thirds

Most of the time, beginners – and even more advanced players – play their scales in a linear fashion. (C-D-E-F-G-A-B-C) While that’s a great starting point, your study of a scale shouldn’t end there. Instead, it’s better to play the

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