About this course
Perfect for absolute beginner metal bass technique players.
Over 120 examples demonstrating slides, harmonics, double stops, runs, speed picking, two handed tapping, and vibrato. Both music and tablature are used to show the position of the notes on the fretboard. 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 Slide, Hammer-On And Pull-Offs Tremolo, to make every lesson feel like a performance.
Advanced heavy metal bass techniques cover speed, phrasing, and range for all skill levels.
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Advanced guitar techniques covered include staccato, hammer-on, slide, pull-off, vibrato, and others.
Tablature is a notation system showing note positions on the fretboard with four lines representing strings and numbered frets.
Introduces techniques for creating smooth bass lines through slide playing on guitar.
Pull-offs and descending E minor runs are covered, including techniques for mastering reverse hammer-on variations.
Bass playing incorporates both hammer-ons and pull-offs to execute intricate lines.
Hammer-on and pull-off techniques are applied to create complex tremolo effects.
Vibrato is a pitch-bending technique adding expression and emotion through subtle changes in tone.
Covers techniques for creating ghost notes using finger dampening.
Introduces combining hammer-on and ghost notes to create intricate bass lines with precision and fluidity.
The application of placing the right hand near the bridge creates a distinctive tone.
Develops the skill of playing fast passages using individual finger flicks.
Introduces fundamental techniques for producing a full sound and playing chords on the bass guitar.
Finger-picking technique for guitar is applied to playing chord arpeggios suitable for bass players.
Arpeggios are played in sequence from lowest note to highest note.
Introduces the concept of playing two notes simultaneously, adding depth and nuance to musical performance.
Vibrating strings produce harmonics when lightly touched with the left hand, resulting in a brighter tone.
Harmonics are played on various frets and combined with fretted notes to produce distinct bass tones.
Introduces various chord and octave playing techniques using the right-hand thumb.
Fingerstyle playing techniques and reggae-inspired sounds using dampening methods are explored.
Techniques for playing fast-paced speed metal solos include hammer-ons and the strategic use of open strings.
Introduces the raking technique for playing multiple strings at once with the right-hand fingers.
Develops expertise in bearing to enhance playing pace.
The slap technique is covered, focusing on creating distinct sounds through rhythmic attacks and controlling sustain for clear notes.
Popping effects and octaves are used to generate a more aggressive rhythmic sound.
Introduces techniques for creating percussive metallic sounds through thumb and index finger popping.
Hammer-on and slapping techniques are combined to create complex bass fills through application of precise fingerwork.
Technique for adding variety to traditional hammer-ons covers crosshammering methods and applications.
Introduces left-hand hammer-on techniques for sustained bass sounds and covers double-stop applications.
The slapping wood technique is introduced as a percussive right-hand style adding rhythmic interest to playing.
Techniques for playing notes on a stringed instrument using left-hand finger placement are introduced.
Develops finger independence and dexterity through the right-hand tapping technique.
Octave mastery achieved through hammer-attack, tapping, and cross-hammer techniques.
Introduces the tapping technique for right-hand double-stop playing in music.
Introduces the use of G Major and Minor block chords to master key chord progressions and techniques.
Octave patterns are developed through simultaneous use of hammer-on and tap-in fingerings.
Double octave tapping techniques are demonstrated using both hands in an alternate pattern, yielding a distinctive sonic effect.
Simultaneous single-note and double-stop playing is covered in this topic.
Cross tapping techniques for playing lower notes on the fretboard and arpeggio patterns are covered.
Harmonics on bass guitar are used to tune strings, beginning with the thickest and fine-tuning others to achieve pitch matching.
