Learning the Bass Guitar

Level 1 - Introduction to the Bass Guitar

What is included in Level 1...

In Level 1 we introduce you to the way the 4-String Bass Guitar works. We explain introductory topics with short audio and video, and provide exercises and simple songs to illustrate...
- How it is tuned, and how this relates to the way it can be played.
- The location (on the fretboard) of important notes
- The notes on the E string as reference points
- Basic Scale and Arpeggio patterns useful for Bass players
- Pentatonic Scale patterns and basic applications

Level 1 - Introductory Concepts and Explanations (audio/video)

Level 1 - Exercises (practice tracks)

Level 1 - Songs (practice tracks)

Level 2 - Taking the Bass to the Next Level

What is included in Level 2...

In Level 2 we expand your understanding of the fretboard and look at more advanced techniques and playing patterns. As in Level 1 we use short audio and video, and provide exercises and simple songs to illustrate...
- The notes on the A string
- Quick tips for figuring out note locations
- More Scale and Arpeggio patterns useful for Bass players
- More Pentatonic Scale patterns and applications