Bass Guitar Plucking Exercise (Plus Fretting, Hand Shifts & Improvising)

This is an example from my book Complete Fingerstyle Bass Technique. Gaining control over your bass guitar means having coordination between your hands, being able to play different note lengths, and positioning your fretting and plucking hands properly.

Learn how in this lesson. Scroll down for the free PDF and backing track.


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