How to Play Scales on Bass Guitar
Scales are some of the most important building blocks for any instrument. They tell you which notes are most important in any given context. Later, you’ll learn about the other notes. As always, however, we have to start at
Minor Scale for Bass Guitar
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Minor Pentatonic Scale for Bass Guitar
The minor pentatonic scale is one of the most important scales to learn if you want to play modern music. Everything from the Blues forward uses this one. No matter what music you hope to play, you’ll need to have this one down pat. Continue reading
Alternate Fingering for Minor Pentatonic Scale for Bass Guitar
Continuing our discussion about minor pentatonic scales, let’s look at an alternate fingering.
Previously, I demonstrated the basic “Rock Box” fingering I learned when I was a teenager. And while that fingering pattern is the basis for the bulk of my playing, this second fingering is important to know, so that you’ll have more than one way to approach this scale. In addition, knowing this pattern will make it easier to discuss the theory behind this scale in future lessons. Continue reading
Major Pentatonic Scale for Bass Guitar
Major Scale on Bass Guitar
Here’s the basic pattern for playing a major scale on the bass guitar in E. This video shows you the fingering pattern to use when playing any major scale that does not involve an open string. (In other words, most
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
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
C Major Pentatonic Scale – High Position
Continuing our study of the Major Pentatonic Scale, here it is in the key of C, in the higher position. This position begins on eigth fret of the E string. This is the same exact scale as shown in the previous lesson. the only difference is where on the neck you place the notes.
As always, remember your basics:
⁊ Start slowly
⁊ Play it 10 times, perfectly
⁊ Increase speed slowly Continue reading
C Major Pentatonic Scale – Low Position
Continuing our study of the Major Pentatonic Scale, here it is in the key of C, in the lowest position. This position begins on third fret of the A string.
As always, remember your basics:
⁊ Start slowly
⁊ Play it 10 times, perfectly
⁊ Increase speed slowly Continue reading
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