Discover 5 AMAZING Bass tones [in under 5 minutes]

In this short bass lesson, you will learn how to instantly create five different bass guitar tones that you can use in all kinds of different musical genres.

You can vary your bass tone by using your fingers in different placements or using a plectrum, or even a foam mute. It will really revolutionise your bass technique and make you an incredibly versatile bass player!

Here are the bass techniques we'll explore:

  1. Rock bass tone (fingerstyle and pick)
  2. Pick + Palm Mute
  3. Foam mute
  4. Funk fingerstyle plucking
  5. Palm + Fingers (Upright bass tone)


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