One of my students, Keith, is taking From Beginner To Bassist. In that course, there is a section on harmonising a scale, and in it, I stress the importance of learning to do so and why. Sometimes things don't sink ...

This was a question I got from a subscriber: "How can I incorporate music theory into my bass playing?" I think there's a lot of confusion around music theory: What is it and how can I use it? Will it ...

Arpeggios are one of the most important tools a bassist can learn — and not just for jazz.These shapes turn up everywhere: funk, pop, rock, soul, gospel, fusion… if you can outline chords confidently, you can make better bass lines ...

Yes, it's true that ninety-nine percent of the time, you won't be playing chords as a bassist. But I don't think that means you shouldn't know them. They teach you about diatonic harmony, what notes to play when you see ...

Triads are the backbone of bass playing. They are simple three-note structures derived from the notes found in scales. As a bass player, you will play them a lot. Knowing them inside out is essential, and this lesson will show ...

Learning to solo melodically on bass can feel overwhelming if you’re stuck thinking only in terms of scales or patterns. In this lesson, I’ll show you how to take triads, arpeggios, modes, pentatonics, and even the blues scale and actually ...

What exactly are chord progressions, and why should bass players care about them? While bassists rarely use full chords in most musical contexts, understanding chord progressions is fundamental to creating compelling bass lines that support and enhance the music. This ...

Most bass players approach scales the same way: running them straight up and down the fretboard. While this builds fingerboard knowledge and technique, it's only half the story. If you want to create music that moves people - not just ...

Understanding major harmony is a game-changer for bassists. It helps you craft melodic lines, jam, compose, improvise, and understand music on a deeper level. This leads to a welcome confidence boost. In this bass tutorial, you'll explore 5 essential progressions ...

Modes are one of those essential tools that every bass player should have in their musical arsenal. They’re the key to unlocking fresh, colourful, and unique sounds that can elevate your bass playing. In my latest video, I dive deep ...