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Beginner Bass With David Ellefson
If you are new to bass and want to rock then this is the series for you! What better way to start off then having a bona fide rock star taking you step by step?
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About this course
If you are new to bass and want to rock then this is the series for you! What better way to start off then having a bona fide rock star taking you step by step?
What you'll learn
- Understand how to tune a 4-string bass to standard tuning
- Understand the fretboard layout and octave patterns
- Learn proper tuning technique (tuning up to pitch rather than down)
- Develop awareness of proper wrist and arm alignment to prevent injury
- Develop motor skills for accurate finger placement
Release date: 08/17/2012 • 0h 46m runtime
Sample lessons
Series Introduction
Tuning The Bass
Series Introduction
Anatomy Of The Bass
Series Introduction
Pick A Bass That Is Comfortable
Fretboard Primer
Fretboard Primer
What's included
15 lessons • 5 charts
Series Introduction
David Ellefson, co-founding member of Megadeth, explains his overall approach to teaching and learning bass in this introductory lesson.
Series Introduction
David Ellefson, co-founding member of Megadeth, explains his overall approach to teaching and learning bass in this introductory lesson.
Series Introduction
David Ellefson, co-founding member of Megadeth, explains his overall approach to teaching and learning bass in this introductory lesson.
Series Introduction
David Ellefson, co-founding member of Megadeth, explains his overall approach to teaching and learning bass in this introductory lesson.
Fretboard Primer
David Ellefson gives an overview of the fretboard.
Fretboard Primer
David Ellefson gives an overview of the fretboard.
Picking And Plucking
David Ellefson explains the picking and plucking techniques and how to use each one. He also explains that one is not better than the other, and it is important for a well-rounded player to know how to use both effectively.
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