One of the biggest questions in any quest for knowledge is, where do I start. While there are many paths you can take in learning to play the bass, here are some basic lessons that will serve as a foundation on your journey.
Tuning the bass
Basic Tuning
- This is the first method of tuning that you should learn. Electronic tuners, tuning forks, and tuning the bass with a piano are also covered.
Tuning with harmonics
- After learning the most basic method of tuning, the next step is to learn to tune the bass using harmonics.
Drop D Tuning
- This is a very common tuning in modern rock. From Tool, to the Deftones, this is one you should know.
Learn the language
Reading music on the electric bass
- Learn the basics of reading standard notation.
How to read Internet tablature
- This lessons gives a detailed description of how to read bass tablature found on the Internet.
Learn the names of the notes on the bass
Learning the neck
- Very important, and often neglected. Learn the names of the notes on the neck of the bass!
Octave shapes - Octaves can be used to help learn the names of the notes on the neck of the bass.
