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The Bassics


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You can view the first section of the course for free. In this course we will look at the basics of bass guitar.

Course Information

Difficulty: Beginner

If you’re just starting out with bass guitar, and want to find out all about your instrument, how it works, and take your first steps in playing it, then this is the course for you!

As you work through this course, you’ll also have a chance to test your knowledge, and upload mp3’s of your playing to get feedback. You’ll also get to know your fellow students through the forum (for any students aged 13 or over), and having some group challenges.

Enjoy the course, and we look forward to hearing how you get on!

Course Instructor

Gary Flower Gary Flower Author

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Course Syllabus

  • The Bassics
    • Introduction
    • Parts of the Bass
    • The Bass Electronics
    • Name The Parts
  • Finger Technique
    • What is Finger Technique?
    • Hand Position
    • Playing Technique
    • String Crossing Exercise
    • The “Click”
    • Now we have it!
  • Pick Technique
    • Playing with a Pick
    • Holding the Pick
    • All in the wrist
    • Getting a good sound
    • Pick Exercise
    • Ready to Rock
  • Basic Left hand Technique
    • Intro to “The Worm”
    • Basic Concept of the Worm
    • Producing a solid note
    • Preventing hand pain
    • Our Notes sound GREAT!
  • Continuing to improve
    • Practice technique
    • How to Practice
    • Look what we have achieved
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