bass instruction

  1. Quinn Roberts

    ii-V Vamp Songs

    Recently I've started giving lessons to someone and today we went over a ii-V progression using Santana's "Oye Como Va". This was supposed to be an example of how a ii shares the same function as a IV chord. I was able to get the idea of the progression across and I think he picked up on it. I...
  2. M

    Bass Teachers

    I'm new to the Phoenix area. Just moved here a month ago. Looking for bass lessons from qualified experienced bass teachers. Can anyone recommend someone in the Phoenix area? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
  3. Darren 1

    Extend Your Scales & Chord Knowledge

    Hello again bassists! Here’s a lesson on introducing more complex scales such as the melodic ‘jazz’ minor scale. This is a great scale for learning to understand different ways around the bass and certainly for getting your head and fingers around more not-so-common chords. Please subscribe...
  4. Jerry York

    Bass Player magazine back issue wanted

    Hi all, Looking for the July 2008 issue of Bass Player magazine specifically the piece by Ed Lucie on the Modes of the Major scale. Thank you! Jerry