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Beginner Guitar With Larry Cook
Beginner Bass with Larry Cook (JamPlay)
Larry Cook breaks down the essential elements of becoming a solid bassist. Starting from the very beginning, you'll learn about the history and role of the bass. Gradually you'll begin to learn about the instrument as well as start memorizing the note locations. Once completed with the series, you should have a solid understanding of how the bass is utilized in context with other instruments, enabling you to branch out and start style and genre specific learning.
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About this course
Larry Cook breaks down the essential elements of becoming a solid bassist. Starting from the very beginning, you'll learn about the history and role of the bass. Gradually you'll begin to learn about the instrument as well as start memorizing the note locations. Once completed with the series, you should have a solid understanding of how the bass is utilized in context with other instruments, enabling you to branch out and start style and genre specific learning.
What you'll learn
- Understand the dual role of bass as both harmonic and rhythmic instrument
- Learn how bass relates to guitar players harmonically through root notes
- Learn the historical evolution from upright bass to electric bass
- Understand the melodic potential of bass beyond just roots and rhythm
- Learn how bass relates to drummers rhythmically through kick drum patterns
Release date: 08/15/2012 • 10h 29m runtime
Sample lessons
Your First Notes
First Notes
Basic Music Theory
Time Signatures
Finding Notes on the Fingerboard
Natural Notes on the A, D and G Strings
Finding Notes on the Fingerboard
Flat and Sharp Octave Equivalents
What's included
119 lessons • 24 charts
Series Overview and the History of the Bass
In the first lesson of his beginner bass series, Larry introduces himself and provides an overview of what he will cover in this series. In scene two, he starts you off with the basic history of the instrument.
Series Overview and the History of the Bass
In the first lesson of his beginner bass series, Larry introduces himself and provides an overview of what he will cover in this series. In scene two, he starts you off with the basic history of the instrument.
Role of the Bass
In the second lesson of his beginner bass series, Larry Cook takes an opportunity to discuss the role of the bass guitar within an ensemble. He discusses rhythm, melody, and playing with a drummer.
Role of the Bass
In the second lesson of his beginner bass series, Larry Cook takes an opportunity to discuss the role of the bass guitar within an ensemble. He discusses rhythm, melody, and playing with a drummer.
Role of the Bass
In the second lesson of his beginner bass series, Larry Cook takes an opportunity to discuss the role of the bass guitar within an ensemble. He discusses rhythm, melody, and playing with a drummer.
Role of the Bass
In the second lesson of his beginner bass series, Larry Cook takes an opportunity to discuss the role of the bass guitar within an ensemble. He discusses rhythm, melody, and playing with a drummer.
Parts of the Bass
Now that you know the role of the bass within a group setting, Larry discusses the parts of the bass and how to change your strings.
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Reviews
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Wilfrench5
07/11/24
Good beginner course.
Some good tips and subjects i didn't find in others beginner courses i watched and worked so far.
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