GerBear362
Verified buyer
02/12/26
Excellent Course
Excellent teacher. He covers so simple, but very important concepts
Americana on the Bass
In this series, Larry explores the roots of Americana and how many different genres have blended together to create this vibrant musical culture. Join him as he walks through the techniques and basic concepts that are the backbone of Americana bass playing.
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About this course
In this series, Larry explores the roots of Americana and how many different genres have blended together to create this vibrant musical culture. Join him as he walks through the techniques and basic concepts that are the backbone of Americana bass playing.
What you'll learn
- Play with proper time feel (on top of the beat) for bluegrass
- Create space between notes for ensemble interplay
- Create an authentic traditional jazz bass tone on electric bass
- Understand when to stay on the root vs. alternating to the fifth
- Understand the historical context and role of bass in bluegrass music
Release date: 02/02/2015 • 2h 08m runtime
Sample lessons
Navigating Basic Chord Progressions
Lesson Introduction and Moving Between the I and IV Chord
Navigating Basic Chord Progressions
Moving from the V to the I Chord
Western Swing Music
The Western Swing Progression
Rockabilly Bass
Spicing up the Rockabilly Bass Line
What's included
28 lessons • 7 charts
Americana on the Bass: Series Introduction
Larry introduces his new series and gives a taste of what to expect.
The Roots: Trad Jazz
Larry discusses how certain elements of 'trad jazz' branched out and helped form the foundation for the Americana genre...and no, he doesn't just talk about it - by the end you'll be playing a bass line that blurs the line between the two genres.
The Roots: Trad Jazz
Larry discusses how certain elements of 'trad jazz' branched out and helped form the foundation for the Americana genre...and no, he doesn't just talk about it - by the end you'll be playing a bass line that blurs the line between the two genres.
The Roots: Bluegrass
Join Larry as he explores bluegrass, another genre found at the roots of the Americana genre. After briefly discussing the background of genre, he dives into how to play in this style.
The Roots: Bluegrass
Join Larry as he explores bluegrass, another genre found at the roots of the Americana genre. After briefly discussing the background of genre, he dives into how to play in this style.
Navigating Basic Chord Progressions
In this lesson Larry talks about how to artfully move between chords in a progression in a way that fits the Americana sound.
Navigating Basic Chord Progressions
In this lesson Larry talks about how to artfully move between chords in a progression in a way that fits the Americana sound.
+ 21 more lessons
Reviews
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musicman92376
Verified buyer
10/14/25
Great for Learning Different Americana Styles
This course is really good for learning everything from Bluegrass, Folk, Some Blues, etc. I recommend it.
theloniusk
Verified buyer
02/02/25
Great way to get me started!
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