Whilst this is primarily a bass guitar lesson about common and useful patterns, it's also about so much more.
You'll learn lots of juicy music theory, some techniques, plus how you can use all of this information to create bass lines, and fills.
That's really where the fun starts and all my lessons focus on that!
Scroll down for the free PDF with all five shapes plus the backing track.
5 MUST Know Bass Guitar Patterns PDF + Backing Track
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Whilst you can use these patterns in all kinds of different bass guitar styles, I found myself gravitating towards soul, Motown, and old school RnB. They're styles I love and are fantastic for all bass players!
I have a course and a book:
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Patterns are amazing for bass players and make learning the instrument much more manageable. You'll find more lessons about how to play bass using them below.
Hello Dan,ive been playing bass for a few years now,self taught,still much to learn.i recently started jamming with some guys and we play thrash metal.Wondering what patterns or power chords I can use for thrash?Thank u
Hi Eric. It all depends on the song and what chords are being played. There’s no real one size fits all pattern for any style, however, I suspect a couple of power chord shapes would suffice. Definitely root, 5. Add an octave in too. I might do a lesson on this…
Thanks break it down for us beginners
My pleasure, Ernest.
How do I download the PDF of the Five Must Know Bass shapes?
All I can download is the audio file.
There’s a download button on the top bar of the PDF. If you don’t see that (maybe you’re using a niche browser), email me (dan@onlinebasscourses.com) and I’ll attach it for you there.