Bass Guitar Metal Masterclass

Learn Bass from a Metal Master: Step into David Ellefson's Realm, Dominate the Low-End!

Marty FriedmanTommy EmmanuelSteve VaiEric GalesEric Johnson

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Bass Guitar Metal Masterclass

About this course

Presenting "David Ellefson Artist Lessons," an extraordinary online bass guitar course available exclusively on TrueFire, brought to life by JamPlay. This course offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn from Megadeth's legendary bassist David Ellefson himself, taking you deep into the realm of heavy metal bass.

"David Ellefson Artist Lessons" provides you with an intimate look into the techniques, tonalities, and musical philosophies that have defined Ellefson's iconic career. From his unique pick playing techniques to his approach to creating memorable bass lines, this course is a treasury of knowledge for any aspiring metal bassist.

Under Ellefson's direct tutelage, you'll dive into the heart of metal bass guitar, learning to incorporate his hard-hitting style into your own playing. You'll also gain unique insights into his thoughts on tone shaping, gear selection, and the role of the bass in a metal context.

The course includes high-quality video lessons, interactive tablature and notation, and practice along tracks, providing a complete and immersive learning experience. With the freedom to learn at your own pace, you can take the time to absorb and master each lesson.

"David Ellefson Artist Lessons" isn't just a course—it's a unique journey into the heavy metal bass universe, led by one of the genre's most influential figures.

What you'll learn

  • Develop even picking technique across different note values
  • Understand the bass player's role within an ensemble
  • Learn the importance of reading music and music theory fundamentals
  • Understand why pick playing is effective in metal bass
  • Develop musical sensitivity through active listening
Release date: 10/05/2012 • 0h 59m runtime
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Sample lessons
David's Picking Technique
David's Picking Technique
David's Picking Technique
Performance And Studio Tips
Performance And Studio Tips
Performance And Studio Tips

What's included

13 lessons • 1 charts

Artist Series Introduction
David Ellefson covers a variety of ideas that are essential to him and his style.
Artist Series Introduction
David Ellefson covers a variety of ideas that are essential to him and his style.
Artist Series Introduction
David Ellefson covers a variety of ideas that are essential to him and his style.
David's Picking Technique
David Ellefson from Megadeth explains his picking technique which is essential to Megadeth's sound.
David's Gear
David Ellefson of Megadeth explains the various pieces of gear he has used over the years and how it affects his sound.
David's Gear
David Ellefson of Megadeth explains the various pieces of gear he has used over the years and how it affects his sound.
Performance And Studio Tips
David covers some little known secrets about performing and playing in the studio.

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