Advanced Bass Concepts

This course is designed to give intermediate bass players an insight into some seriously fun stuff. We’ll cover the basics of leading with the bass guitar, some melodic phrasing concepts, and ultimately tie everything together with some awesome soloing techniques. As the course progresses, we’ll also be covering important techniques for increasing speed, dexterity and fretboard knowledge. If you’re looking to take your playing to the next level, search no further!

Marty FriedmanTommy EmmanuelSteve VaiEric GalesEric Johnson

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Advanced Bass Concepts

About this course

This course is designed to give intermediate bass players an insight into some seriously fun stuff. We’ll cover the basics of leading with the bass guitar, some melodic phrasing concepts, and ultimately tie everything together with some awesome soloing techniques. As the course progresses, we’ll also be covering important techniques for increasing speed, dexterity and fretboard knowledge. If you’re looking to take your playing to the next level, search no further!

What you'll learn

  • Integrate harmonics, chords, and fast runs into one composition
  • Navigate the upper register of the bass (12th-20th fret) with precision
  • Apply sequential lick patterns to pentatonic and scalar shapes
  • Shape tone for melodic playing using bridge pickup and tone control
  • Recognize and construct melodic cadences with proper tension and resolution
Release date: 05/10/2016 • 6h 19m runtime
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Sample lessons
Melody at the 12th Fret pt.1
Melody at the 12th Fret pt.1
Lesson
Melodic Embellishment
Melodic Embellishment
Lesson
Incorporating Chords and Harmonics
Incorporating Chords and Harmonics
Lesson

What's included

18 lessons • 8 charts • 7 Jam Tracks

Using Triads to Create Fills
Welcome to Advanced Bass Concepts! In this opening lesson, Alex will dive into how to create useful fills anywhere on the neck using familiar triad shapes. A true multi-tool of mastering the fretboard!
Using Triads to Create Fills
Welcome to Advanced Bass Concepts! In this opening lesson, Alex will dive into how to create useful fills anywhere on the neck using familiar triad shapes. A true multi-tool of mastering the fretboard!
Putting Fills Into Context
So we've learned how to create some awesome fills with simple triads, but now what do we do with them? Where do they go in a composition? In this next lesson, Alex will show us how to put our new fills into context.
Putting Fills Into Context
So we've learned how to create some awesome fills with simple triads, but now what do we do with them? Where do they go in a composition? In this next lesson, Alex will show us how to put our new fills into context.
Applying Fills Across Different Genres
Sometimes the difference between a Blues fill and a Jazz fill can be little more than an inflection. Let's follow Alex as he shows us the subtle changes needed to apply the same fills over multiple genres.
Applying Fills Across Different Genres
Sometimes the difference between a Blues fill and a Jazz fill can be little more than an inflection. Let's follow Alex as he shows us the subtle changes needed to apply the same fills over multiple genres.
Anatomy of the Bass Guitar
Let's take a break! In this lesson, Alex breaks out some of his sweet basses to cover some of the common features and types of basses.

+ 11 more lessons

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Reviews

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DavidAtWoodhorn

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05/01/25

Alex Scott Advanced Bass Concepts

This is another Alex Scott bass guitar course. He has relaxed, easy going but highly informative courses. I already have purchased the previous two concept courses.

arturglowa

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01/01/25

Advanced Bass Concepts

Good course and excellent educator.

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