Free online courseBeginner Bass lessons

Duration of the online course: 8 hours and 45 minutes

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Join the Beginner Bass Lessons course by BassBuzz to kickstart your bass journey. Learn fretboard notes, easy scales, common mistakes, and more with step-by-step guidance.

Course Description

Step into the world of bass guitar with "Beginner Bass Lessons," an immersive course tailored specifically for aspiring bassists looking to develop their skills from scratch. With a comprehensive duration of 8 hours and 45 minutes, this expertly crafted course belongs to the Instruments and Vocal category, nestled within the Bass subcategory. Although there are no reviews yet, the course promises to be a treasure trove of valuable insights and practical lessons for beginners.

The journey kicks off with "Beginner Bass Lesson #1 (Your Very First Lesson)," where you'll get acquainted with the basic foundations of playing the bass. As you move forward, you'll effortlessly navigate the fretboard with "Learn Your Bass Fretboard Notes (Easy Starter Method)," ensuring you get a solid grasp on essential techniques. In just "7 Days to Learning Bass," you'll find yourself gaining confidence and fluency in your new instrument.

Unlock the secrets to crafting impressive bass lines with "5 Easy 'Shapes' for Kickass Bass Lines (Bassist Shortcuts)" and overcome common hurdles with "Bass Mistakes That Are SLOWING You Down." Master the art of scales without becoming mechanical through "How to Learn Bass Scales (Become a Better Bassist, Not a Robot)." Moreover, refine your technique with crucial lessons like "Are You Fretting the Wrong Way?" and "Are You Plucking the Wrong Way? (Raking v. Alternating Showdown)."

Showcase your newfound skills with "5 Popular Beginner Bass Lines" and take on fun challenges with "3 Beginner Bass Riffs (You Can't F*** Up)." Dive into the pulsating rhythms of funk with "Beginner Funk Bass Made Simple (Bootsy’s Funk Formula)" and eliminate common rookie errors with "Beginner Bass Mistakes (5 Tips to Suck Less)." Get acquainted with "5 Beginner Bass Myths (Busted)" and improve your sonic quality with "6 Bass Tone Fixes (Beginners, Stop Sounding Like a Newb)."

Gain a practical understanding of blues with "Beginner Blues Bass Survival Shapes" and try out "7 Easy Blues Bass Line Formulas (The Blues Box)." Learn to synchronize with your band by mastering "How to Play Bass with a Drummer," and challenge your dexterity with "5 Levels of Bass Finger Exercise (Beginner to Advanced)." Discover the simplicity yet effectiveness of "Idiot-Proof Bass Chords (2 Easy Chords for Any Song/Jam)."

Assess your progress with "Are You an Intermediate Bassist? (17-point Checklist)." Then, incorporate intricate skills like "3 Steps to Killer Bass Fills (for Beginners)" and rectify any sound issues with "Your Bass Muting Technique Sounds Like S**t (How to Fix It)." Avoid pitfalls with "20 Tips I Wish I Knew as a Beginner Bassist (Avoid My Dumb Mistakes)" and simplify creativity with "Bass Lines *Any Style* with Just 2 Notes (for Beginners)."

Revitalize monotonous bass lines with "Boring Bass Lines Fixed (With 1 Simple Walkup Trick)" and trace your progress with "10 Songs that Taught Me Bass (Easy to Effin’ Hard)." Help settle common debates with "Bassist Answers Google’s Top Bass VS Guitar Questions" and enhance your tone with "Better Bass Tone with 'The Producer Switch' (costs $0)." Break conventional rules with "The 10 Rules of Bass Playing (That Pros Break)."

Embrace the power of metal with "How to JAM a Metal Bass Solo Like Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath)" and examine why "Beginner / Intermediate Bassists Sound 'Karaoke-y'." Address physical challenges with "Are Your Hands *too small* to Play Bass? (5 *BIG* Mistakes)" and explore different picking techniques with "How to Play Bass With a Pick (from an ex-Pick Hater)." Evaluate "5 String Basses Suck for Beginners (7 Reasons)" and enhance your instrument with "Make Your Sh*tty Bass Play Like a DREAM (5 Steps)."

Commit to consistent practice with "Practice THIS Daily (10 Mins)" and understand layered complexities with "The 5 Levels of Longview (For Bass)." Finally, reflect on the learning process with "How I Would Lea.

Course content

  • Video class: Beginner Bass Lesson #1 (Your Very First Lesson) 17m
  • Exercise: Which of the following options is NOT a bass guitar model mentioned in the lesson?
  • Video class: Learn Your Bass Fretboard Notes (Easy Starter Method) 19m
  • Exercise: How do you find the note F on the bass in the 'money zone'?
  • Video class: 7 Days to Learning Bass (Beginner Lesson) 23m
  • Exercise: Which exercise can you NOT do on the lowest string of a 4-string bass guitar when applying the root 5th shape in standard tuning?
  • Video class: 5 Easy “Shapes” for Kickass Bass Lines (Bassist Shortcuts) 14m
  • Exercise: What does the concept of 'shapes' offer bass players?
  • Video class: Bass Mistakes That Are SLOWING You Down 16m
  • Exercise: Which of the following statements about practicing bass guitar is true according to the advice provided in the text?
  • Video class: How to Learn Bass Scales (Become a Better Bassist, Not a Robot) 17m
  • Exercise: What is a key tip for effectively learning bass scales?
  • Video class: Are You Fretting the Wrong Way? (Bass Fingering Showdown) 13m
  • Exercise: Which technique generally saves more stretching energy and may be preferred by bassists with smaller hands, especially on lower frets?
  • Video class: Are You Plucking the Wrong Way? (Raking v. Alternating Showdown) 10m
  • Exercise: Which Bass Plucking Technique is Simpler for Even Note Groups?
  • Video class: 5 Popular Beginner Bass Lines (Are You Playing Them Wrong?) 18m
  • Exercise: What rhythmic device commonly used in funk and disco music is highlighted in the song 'Another One Bites The Dust' by Queen?
  • Video class: 3 Beginner Bass Riffs (You Can’t F*** Up) 17m
  • Exercise: What technique helps to avoid finger confusion while performing bass slides?
  • Video class: Beginner Funk Bass Made Simple (Bootsy’s Funk Formula) 15m
  • Exercise: According to the text, what is the fundamental aspect of playing a good funk bassline as described by Bootsy Collins?
  • Video class: Beginner Bass Mistakes (5 Tips to Suck Less) 14m
  • Exercise: What is one recommended tip to improve your bass playing as a beginner?
  • Video class: 5 Beginner Bass Myths (Busted) 12m
  • Exercise: Which of the following is NOT considered a common myth about playing the bass guitar?
  • Video class: 6 Bass Tone Fixes (Beginners, Stop Sounding Like a Newb) 15m
  • Exercise: What is recommended for beginners to achieve a consistent bass tone?
  • Video class: Beginner Blues Bass Survival Shapes” (Simple Method for 12 Bar Blues) 14m
  • Exercise: What is the first step to take when someone calls out a blues in a new key during a jam session?
  • Video class: 7 Easy Blues Bass Line Formulas (The Blues Box) 17m
  • Exercise: What is the Blues Box technique used for in this video?
  • Video class: How to Play Bass with a Drummer (Foolproof Beginner Blueprint) 07m
  • Exercise: Which element in the drum kit is typically responsible for keeping a consistent rhythm throughout a bar in many music styles?
  • Video class: 5 Levels of Bass Finger Exercise (Beginner to Advanced) 21m
  • Exercise: What is the primary benefit of practicing finger exercises on bass guitar?
  • Video class: Idiot-Proof Bass Chords (2 Easy Chords for Any Song/Jam) 14m
  • Exercise: Which alteration is made to the third when forming a major tenth chord shape in bass guitar?
  • Video class: Are You an Intermediate Bassist? (17-point Checklist) 14m
  • Exercise: What is one basic skill that an intermediate bass player should have?
  • Video class: 3 Steps to Killer Bass Fills (for Beginners) 10m
  • Exercise: When crafting a bass fill, which rhythmic pattern is NOT suggested as a starting point for beginners?
  • Video class: Your Bass Muting Technique Sounds Like S**t (How to Fix It) 10m
  • Video class: 20 Tips I Wish I Knew as a Beginner Bassist (Avoid My Dumb Mistakes) 12m
  • Exercise: Why is it recommended to avoid setting your bass down with the back of the neck resting against a surface?
  • Video class: Bass Lines *Any Style* with Just 2 Notes (for Beginners) 16m
  • Video class: Boring Bass Lines Fixed (With 1 Simple Walkup Trick) 13m
  • Exercise: What is the basic principle behind adding walkups into beginner bass lines as described in the lesson?
  • Video class: 10 Songs that Taught Me Bass (Easy to Effin’ Hard) 11m
  • Video class: Bassist Answers Google’s Top Bass VS Guitar Questions 06m
  • Exercise: Which component is essential when trying to hear the bass properly through an audio playback?
  • Video class: Better Bass Tone with “The Producer Switch” (costs $0) 08m
  • Video class: The 10 Rules of Bass Playing (That Pros Break) 11m
  • Exercise: According to the video, what is the main reason teachers encourage the use of the pinky when playing bass?
  • Video class: How to JAM a Metal Bass Solo Like Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath) 10m
  • Video class: Why Beginner / Intermediate Bassists Sound “Karaoke-y” 16m
  • Exercise: What impact does note length have on the feel of a bassline?
  • Video class: Are Your Hands *too small* to Play Bass? (5 *BIG* Mistakes) 09m
  • Video class: How to Play Bass With a Pick (from an ex-Pick Hater) 12m
  • Exercise: What is the primary benefit of using a pick when playing the bass guitar according to the text?
  • Video class: 5 String Basses Suck for Beginners (7 Reasons) 07m
  • Video class: Make Your Sh*tty Bass Play Like a DREAM (5 Steps) 17m
  • Exercise: What is the main purpose of performing a bass setup?
  • Video class: Practice THIS Daily (10 Mins) 12m
  • Video class: The 5 Levels of Longview (For Bass) 09m
  • Exercise: Which song introduced swing eighths to change the rhythm pattern in Green Day's 'Longview' bass line?
  • Video class: How I Would Learn Bass (If I Could Start Over) 11m

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