Bass Scales

You know…when I sit down with my new students who want to learn how to play bass guitar and I start talking about learning bass scales, one out of three will roll their eyes with the “ahh…do I have to?” look.

And I have to admit, it doesn’t sound like fun.


But it is the pathway to fun or as I like to think of it, the road map to fun. Going from beginner to accomplished bassist is a journey, and the reward at the end of your quest is mastering the bass, playing with easy confidence, and wowing the audience when it’s your turn to shine. Now, that’s fun!

Think of when you’re taking a vacation and you’re going to drive to a new town and you have the address of a cool hip hotel.

Personally, I like to Mapquest when I’m going someplace new, so I know exactly where I’m going.

The next few times I make the trip, I might look for some of the landmarks I saw when I made the trip the first time and follow them, beginning to trust my own instincts.



And then eventually (I’m sure even Stevie Wonder can see this coming), I can drive to my favorite new holiday destination without even thinking…it becomes second nature.

So, when learning bass scales for the first time, you might be referring to the road map. Then you’ll merely be looking for landmarks. And, finally, it’ll become second nature.

And the reward at the end of your venture is richer bass lines, being able to hold the groove regardless of where you play on the neck and more expressive and musical solos. Regardless of the style of music you play, knowing the scales is going to make you a better, well-rounded musician.

Perhaps, the most amazing thing about this adventure is that learning bass scales doesn’t have to boring. In fact, it can be fun!

I put together a free bass scales eBook that covers major scales and natural minor scales in all 12 keys, plus the pentatonic and chromatic scales, along with some tips and tricks so learning them can be fun. You’ll ingrain the scales into your consciences and train your fingers at the same time, while following clear bass scale charts (your roadmap!), and reaching your destination of musical bliss.

So put yourself on the path to become the bass player you always want to be, and download your free bass scales eBook.



Play well & prosper,

J.P. Dias

EasyMusicLessons.com

Bass Lessons: The Bass Electrified!

Well, maybe not really. Still, one might point out that when James Brown toured in the late eighties that he toured with two bassists in his band. Any guess how many guitarists were on that tour? Zero. But it is interesting now some twenty years later that the bass’s tonal capabilities are just beginning to be fully recognized with new techniques of playing, extension of the range the instrument with additional strings and advances in electronics such as sub-woofers and octave generators.

This life long necessity of any musical ensemble was given a new breath of life when Leo Fender turned it into its electric form. No longer a cumbersome acoustic instrument that demanded its owner also had to concurrently own a station wagon (or later, a van) in order to transport it from gig to gig, the smaller amplified electric bass opened up new expressive and technical possibilities.

Easy Music Lessons offer bassists in any stage of their studies bass lessons that take advantage of all these new approaches to this instrument that is just beginning to reach the apex of its musical possibilities.

For the beginner, we teach the rudiments with an eye to the future. Each simple bass lesson leads directly into the next, adding another element to advance the player while cementing solid musical principles and practical responsibilities of those holding down the low end.

More experienced players can use our how to play bass guitar lessons to refine their personal style, add new harmonic concepts, and expand their knowledge various music genres, whether it be Reggae, Funk, Classic Rock, Metal, Country, Jazz or the Blues.

Regardless of your level of playing, Easy Music Lessons has the bass lessons that will not only teach you what you want to learn, but keep you on the cutting edge of this progressive instrument.