About this course
Perfect for absolute beginner metal bass method players.
Introduces all the important skills for playing Metal Bass. Includes fingerstyle, playing with the pick, hammer-ons, riffs, bass runs, scales, arpeggios, syncopation, grooves and special effects. This dynamic course features step-by-step guidance with real music examples, and comes complete with audio and video resources to make learning easy and enjoyable. Explore exciting topics like The Major Scale, as you unlock the joy of making music from day one.
Introduces advanced concepts in heavy metal bass playing, focusing on speed, phrasing, and range development.
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Basic guitar techniques covered include staccato, hammer-ons, slides, and others.
Music notation and tablature basics are covered for successful bass performance.
Fretboard diagrams are used to visualize guitar notes, allowing for accurate navigation.
Introduces the fundamental open string notes on the bass guitar, utilizing fretboard diagrams and notation.
Fingerings for left and right hands are covered in this exploration of heavy metal bass technique basics.
Smooth chord progressions and melodic playing techniques are developed for the right hand.
Techniques for anchoring hand position optimize tone and playability on the bass guitar.
The rest stroke technique is applied to play notes with the fingers, emphasizing visualization of index finger movement.
The technique focuses on playing quarter notes with a single finger stroke using either the index or middle fingers.
Picking grip and techniques are covered, featuring preferred pick thickness and proper holding methods for bass players.
Alternating finger technique is applied to guitar playing, switching between index and middle fingers to execute complex note combinations.
Proper left-hand position and technique are explored to achieve optimal sound production.
Develops hand coordination through fingerings and exercises, exploring second-fret notes and their applications in transposition.
Applies fundamental concepts of finger placement on second, third, and fourth strings for playing notes at the third fret.
Covers rhythmic notation and dotted half notes equivalent to three beats.
Eighth note playing skills are developed through study of rhythmic patterns and various techniques.
Properly playing the G string with fingers 3 and 4 requires mastering correct fingering technique for a clear and buzz-free sound.
Proper fingering for the F note on the E string is introduced, along with techniques for playing notes in the first four frets.
Introduces the major scale structure and pattern, a key component of music theory.
Octaves, major scales, and note intervals are introduced, covering fundamental concepts in music theory.
Covers the chromatic scale, sharps, and flats, introducing new notes and their relationships.
Staccato technique is applied for playing short and separate notes with notation indicating a dot above or below the symbol.
Chords and arpeggios are covered, with a focus on the importance of mastering these techniques in heavy metal bass playing.
Recognizes and plays arpeggios for various chords, establishing harmonic connections across the fretboard.
Shifting between chord patterns is covered, focusing on developing comfort and naturalness in playing.
Bass players will cover applying riffs to chord progressions, a key technique in heavy metal music.
Dotted quarter notes are valued at 1.5 counts, an increase of half over standard quarter notes.
Ties are used in music notation to connect adjacent notes and prolong their combined duration.
Introduces techniques for creating staccato effects through precise use of eighth-note rests.
Introduces techniques for using lead-in notes to create a sense of anticipation and tension in music.
Syncopation techniques are introduced, focusing on unexpected accentuation and rhythmic variation.
Accented eighth note triplets are played with emphasis on the first note in each group, adding rhythmic interest.
Introduces the shuffle rhythm, a popular variant of triplets featuring staccato and syncopation.
Introduces techniques for playing quarter note triplets and explores eighth note and quarter note triplets.
Sixteenth notes' value and notation are introduced, along with their relationship to eighth and quarter notes.
Hammer-ons are covered, focusing on techniques to improve bass playing skills.
Tuning approaches and techniques for precise bass guitar pitches are covered.
Tape and metronome techniques are introduced for precise music practice, covering playing along with instruments and tempo adjustments.
The physical characteristics of a bass guitar are examined, covering factors like weight, action, neck alignment, and tuning peg functionality.
Round wound strings and gauge variations are discussed, affecting tone and playability.
Explains bass amp setups, comparing combo vs head units, valve vs transistor, and speaker configurations.
Sound shaping techniques covered include equalization, reverb, distortion, volume control, compression, octave division, chorus, and digital delay.
Timing and techniques for fitting in with others are developed through jamming and practice.
