A few weeks ago, I wrote a lesson about the lost art of chord chart reading. You can watch that lesson here:
Loads of you asked for a follow up lesson so here it is. Chord chart reading is a brilliant skill to master, not least because it requires mastery in the following areas:
- Knowing the notes instantly
- Being able to play those notes anywhere on the fretboard
- Musicality
- Creativity
- Chord Symbols
- Keys and scales
In short, you need to know a lot of the good stuff to sound half-decent. Chart reading will force you to tighten up those aspects of your playing.
Don't forget to scroll down for the free chord chart PDF and backing track.
Rush-Inspired Chord Chart and Backing Track
In the lesson, I talk briefly about modes. With names like Ionian and Phrygian, you can be forgiven for thinking I'm talking a different language.
Here's a guide that will help you understand what you can do with modes on bass:
My Music Theory For Bass Players course goes even deeper and teaches everything you'd ever need to know about music theory on bass.
For more reading music on bass lessons, have a browse of these lessons...
