Theory for Bass Guitar

Evan Brewer returns to add his own unique perspective on music theory with this Phase 2 series. Approach music theory from a very musical perspective, applying each lesson in a practical way!

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Theory for Bass Guitar

About this course

Evan Brewer returns to add his own unique perspective on music theory with this Phase 2 series. Approach music theory from a very musical perspective, applying each lesson in a practical way!

What you'll learn

  • Master one key thoroughly before moving to others
  • Use modal information to navigate changes
  • Understand that Ionian mode is the first mode of the major scale
  • Identify and avoid the avoid note (4th) in major contexts
  • Understand how to transpose patterns to any key
Release date: 04/28/2015 • 3h 59m runtime
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Sample lessons
The Repeating Patterns of G Major
The Repeating Patterns of G Major
4 Ways of G Major
7th Chord Voicings
The Chord Shapes
Scales in Intervals
Scales in Intervals
5ths, 6ths and 7ths
Arpeggiating Chords
Arpeggio Patterns

What's included

58 lessons • 26 charts

Series Introduction
Evan Brewer returns with his phase 2 series, "Theory for Bass Guitar". Evan approaches theory from a very musical perspective, and he'll have you up and running on all the basics in no time!
G Major Note Positions
Evan starts this series by taking a look at all possible note positions for the G major scale.
G Major Note Positions
Evan starts this series by taking a look at all possible note positions for the G major scale.
The Numbers Game
Now that you've learned where are the notes of the G major scale are, Evan will show you a unique way to practice them that will ultimately lead to better facility on the instrument.
The Numbers Game
Now that you've learned where are the notes of the G major scale are, Evan will show you a unique way to practice them that will ultimately lead to better facility on the instrument.
G Major on One String
Learning the major scale horizontally on one string increases your knowledge of the fretboard, and your facility on the instrument! In this lesson, Evan shows us how to play the notes of G major on each of the 4 strings.
G Major on One String
Learning the major scale horizontally on one string increases your knowledge of the fretboard, and your facility on the instrument! In this lesson, Evan shows us how to play the notes of G major on each of the 4 strings.

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Reviews

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MarioGatermann

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11/28/25

Theory

It's good to have some theory in mind.

musicman92376

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10/14/25

Theory That You Can Understand

Very good for learning theory without being overwhelming.

Terry

03/08/24

EVAN IS THE MAN

All I can say is that I went thru Evan's course and it was amazing. Very straightforward / no BS / no wasted time. I still cannot believe that I learned all the modes WITHOUT EVEN REALIZING I WAS LEARNING MODES. When I realized what he did to get me there I was just amazed. Give Evan a try. He's a great teacher. THANK YOU EVAN!!

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