Beginner Bass with JD DeServio
With roughly 25 years of experience as a professional bassist, JD DeServio gets back to the basics in this beginner series.
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About this course
With roughly 25 years of experience as a professional bassist, JD DeServio gets back to the basics in this beginner series.
What you'll learn
- Perform the pop/pluck technique with proper claw hand position
- Apply slide technique combined with hammer-ons and pull-offs
- Execute beginner funk grooves with proper muting technique
- Use right hand muting to control note duration and create funky rhythms
- Apply three different muting techniques (left hand, right hand, forearm)
Release date: 12/02/2013 • 1h 38m runtime
Sample lessons
Right Hand Finger Techniques
Right Hand Finger Techniques
Modal Technique: The First Four Modes
Modal Technique: The First Four Modes
Pentatonic & Blues Scales
JD teaches the pentatonic and shows how to move it around the neck
Beginner Funk Slap Technique
JD demonstrates placement and motion of the thumb
What's included
39 lessons • 14 charts
Introduction to the Series
JD introduces himself and his series. He talks about how he got into playing and outlines some of the content covered in the series.
Introduction to the Series
JD introduces himself and his series. He talks about how he got into playing and outlines some of the content covered in the series.
Right Hand Finger Techniques
JD shows some right hand finger techniques. Learn better technique that will help you lock in with the drums and keep your fingers where they need to be.
Right Hand Finger Techniques Part 2
JD focuses on alternating fingers with your right hand. Learn to play more efficiently and move your fingers around the strings faster.
Left Hand Techniques
JD covers left hand technique in this lesson. He shows proper placement for getting the best tone and teaches a "spider" exercise for building strength.
Left Hand Techniques
JD covers left hand technique in this lesson. He shows proper placement for getting the best tone and teaches a "spider" exercise for building strength.
Finding a Great Bass Tone
JD explores his bass a bit and shows where he's found the best tone. He demonstrates where to play and how to tweak your electronics to get your desired sound.
+ 32 more lessons
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