Hello GMC!
I have made a bass course for you with all my lessons put in order in which you should practice them. By the end of this course you will have skills of an experienced bass player and be able to perform in various genres, construct your own bass lines, play in slap and pop style, tapping style and have many other techniques under your belt! As new lessons come out, this list will be updated with them in appropriate spots!
BEGINNER BASS:
Bass First Steps : Get Ready! - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bass_First_Steps_Get_Ready_/
Bass First Steps : Essential Technique - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bass_First_Steps_Essential_Technique/
Bass First Steps : Muting - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bass_First_Steps_Muting/
Bass First Steps : Notes - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bass_First_Steps_Notes/
Bass First Steps : Note Values - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bass_First_Steps_Note_Values/
Bass First Steps : More Technique - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bass_First_Steps_More_Technique/
Bass First Steps : Legato and Staccato - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bass_First_Steps_Legato_and_Staccato/
Bass First Steps : Start Jamming - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bass_First_Steps_Start_Jamming/
Bass First Steps : Basic Rhythms - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bass_First_Steps-Basic_Rhythms/
Bass First Steps : Plucking - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bass-First-Steps-Plucking/
TECHNIQUE:
Restringing the Bass Tutorial - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/restringing-the-bass-tutorial/
Bass Warm Up - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bass_Warm_Up/
Technique Exercises 1 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/technique-exercises-1/
Technique Exercises 2 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/technique-exercises-2/
Technique Exercises 3 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/technique-exercises-3/
Technique Exercises 4 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/technique-exercises-4/
Left and Right Hand Exercise - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/left-and-right-hand-exercise/
String Crossing Workout 1 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/string_crossing_workout_1/
String Crossing Workout 2 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/string_crossing_workout_2/
String Crossing Workout 3 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/string_crossing_workout_3/
String Crossing Workout 4 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/string_crossing_workout_4/
String Crossing Variations 1 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/string_crossing_variations_1/
String Crossing Variations 2 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/string_crossing_variations_2/
Bass Technique Workshop - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bass_Technique_Workshop/
THEORY:
Intervals Bass Lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/intervals-bass-lesson/
Arpeggios Lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/arpeggios-lesson/
Arpeggios Extended Positions 1 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/arpeggios-extended-positions/
Arpeggios Extended Positions 2 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/arpeggios-extended-positions-2/
Major Scale Bass Lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/major-scale-bass-lesson/
Modes Of The Major Scale - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/modes-of-the-major-scale/
Chords on Bass - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/chords-on-bass/
Chords On Bass Part 2 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/chords-on-bass-part-2/
Harmonizing the Major Scale - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/harmonizing-major-scale/
Harmonizing Major Scale Part 2 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/harmonizing-major-scale-part-2/
Bass Modes Workout - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bass_Modes_Workout/
BASS LINE CONSTRUCTION:
Root Notes Lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/root-notes-lesson/
Country Style - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/country-style/
Rocking the 6th - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/rocking_the_6th/
Country Style 2 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/country-style-2/
Basic Bass Line Building Blocks Major Triads - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/basic-bass-line-building-blocks-major-triads/
Basic Bass Line Building Blocks Minor Triads - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/basic-bass-line-building-blocks-minor-triads/
Basic Bass Line Building Blocks Diminished Triads - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/basic-bass-line-building-blocks-diminished-triads/
Basic Bass Line Building Blocks Triads Song - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/basic-bass-line-building-blocks-triads-song/
Beginner Walking Bass - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Beginner_Walking_Bass/
Walking Bass Concept 1 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/walking-bass-concept-1/
Walking Bass Concept 2 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/walking-bass-concept-2/
Walking Bass Concept 3 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/walking-bass-concept-3/
Walking Bass Concept 4 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/walking-bass-concept-4/
Walking Bass Concept 5 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/walking-bass-concept-5/
Walking Bass Concept 6 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/walking-bass-concept-6/
Walking Bass Concept 7 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/walking-bass-concept-7/
Triad Approach - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Triad_Approach/
Scalar Approach - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Scalar-Approach/
GROOVE:
Reggae Style - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/reggae_style/
Left Hand Muting Exercises - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/left-hand-muting-exercises/
Motown Funk - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/motown_funk/
Dead Notes Lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/dead-notes-lesson/
Alternate Fingerpicking Lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/alternate-fingerpicking-lesson/
Muse Style Bass Lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/muse-style-bass-lesson/
Strumming Power Chords - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/strumming-power-chords-lesson/
Picking Gallop Rhythm Lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/picking-gallop-rhythm-lesson/
Palm Muting With Dead Notes - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/palm-muting-with-dead-notes-lesson/
GENRE STUDY:
Blues Bass Lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/blues-bass-lesson/
12 Bar Blues - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/12_bar_blues/
Blues Bass Groove 1 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/blues_bass_groove_1/
Blues Bass Groove 2 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/blues_bass_groove_2/
Blues Bass Groove 3 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/blues_bass_groove_3/
Fingerstyle Octaves Lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/fingerstyle-octaves-lesson/
Rock Bass Lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/rock-bass-lesson/
Rock Bass Lesson 2 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/rock-bass-lesson2/
Rock Bass Lesson 3 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/rock_bass_lesson_3/
Ska Walking Bass - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/ska_walking_bass/
Old School Ska Walking Bass - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Old_School_Ska_Walking_Bass/
Serbian Style Bass Lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/serbian-style-bass-lesson/
Natural Harmonics Lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/natural-harmonics-lesson/
Outlandish Style Lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/outlandish_style/
Midnight Special Song Arrangement - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Midnight_Special/
Blues Walking Bass - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Blues_Walking_Bass/
SLAP AND POP:
Start Slapping Now! - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Start_Slapping_Now/
Slap Bass Exercises - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/slap-bass-exercises/
Thumping Practice 1 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/thumping_practice_1/
Thumping Practice 2 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/thumping_practice_2/
Slap Bass Exercises 2 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/slap-bass-exercises-2/
Double Stops Slap Lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/double-stops-slap/
Slap and Pop Grooving - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/slap-and-pop-grooving/
Flea Style Slap Bass Lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/flea-style-slap-bass-lesson/
Larry Graham Style Lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Larry_Graham_Style/
Intermediate Slap Technique - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Intermediate_Slap_Technique/
Hammer-On Slap Lesson 1 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/hammer-on-slap-lesson-1/
Hammer-On Slap Lesson 2 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/hammer-on-slap-lesson-2/
Hammer-On Slap Lesson 3 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/hammer-on-slap-lesson-3/
Hammer- On Slap Lesson 4 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/hammer-on_slap_lesson_4/
Double Thumb Slap Lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/double-thumb-slap-lesson/
TAPPING:
Christmas Tapping Lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/christmas-tapping-lesson/
Ballad Tapping Lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/ballad-tapping-lesson/
Pachelbel's Canon in D - Bass - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/pachelbels-canon-in-d-bass-arrangement/
Very impressive learning package Bogdan!
Too bad I sold my bass -.-
Wow - what timing! I was just considering sending you a letter about how to start with the bass. I have been adding a few guitars to my collection and was thinking about adding a bass the next time I get the urge. To be honest, I have no idea how to go about it but this schedule is wonderful (I don't think I have ever even held a bass).
I have a few questions that may be relevant to other beginners as well.
1. I am not sure what model or make to start off with - I don't want to start off with a cheaper model (I have noticed that cheap guitars make lousy learning instruments) but something middle of the road.
2. I don't have an amp for the base but since I got my Pod Xt about 6 months ago, I have used my guitar amp for less than an hour since. I believe you can play the bass through the Pod XT but not sure.
Wow this is wonderfull! Thanks Bogdy!
WOW! this should be renamed as "The Bass players Bible"
Bogdan! Awesome man! So much work, so little time!
Wow, that's quite a list!
Thanks, I believe this will be most helpful for our aspiring bassist
I'll take a few of them myself, just to keep my bass skills up to date!
Wow,
Thanks Bogdan! Fantastic effott!
Jimmy
Wow wow wow!
Before I wanted to learn the e-guitar, I thought about playing the bass, but finally decided to play the e-guitar...not that I'm dissatisfied with this decision, but with this guide, playing bass seems more attractive than ever!
Now I focus on learning e-guitar, but maybe in a year or so, when I've reached a certain guitar-level I'll also play the bass, and then this Syllabus will be the greatest help I can think of!
I really appreciate your work, that's great! Keep it up
Thanks a lot guys for your feedback guys!
@Fusar: If you ever start playing bass, I'm here to help you so make sure you ask questions you have and everything!
Tremendous work Bogdan, looks really professional! This should be a template that all instructors should use!
PS I will do something similar now, I really like the way you made this layout.
Bogdan, you will be the first to know when I start my bass-career
Course syllabus updated with 3 new lessons in their appropriate positions:
Outlandish Style
Hammer-On Slap Lesson 4
Rock Bass Lesson 3
Enjoy
New syllabus update with 2 lessons. As always I have put them in their appropriate spots in my bass course:
Old School Ska Walking Bass - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Old_School_Ska_Walking_Bass/
Larry Graham Style - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Larry_Graham_Style/
Added two new lessons to the syllabus:
Bass First Steps : Get Ready!
Start Slapping Now!
Enjoy!
Wow that's a very complete syllabus, Bogdan !
Hey Bogdan
I juest added your Bass lesson plan to our knowledge base! It's http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Bass_Lessons_Syllabus_Lesson_Plan
Very cool Bogdan. I have to start giving my bass more attention!
I have just updated this syllabus with the latest bass lessons.
Please check out the first post http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=29466.
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