These online bass lessons cover how to play in different bass guitar styles. From Rock to Funk to Jazz, you will learn different styles of bass playing. Learning different bass guitar playing styles will make you a more well rounded musician.
Stormy Monday – Chicago Blues Bass Groove
Learn how to play the bass line to the classic Chicago Blues tune “Call It Stormy Monday” from T- Bone Walker. MP3 Jam Track Included.
Kaviar – 3/4 Funk Bass Groove
Kaviar is a fun finger-twister of a funk bass guitar groove in 3/4 time with a sinister sound. Bass tablature and 2 MP3 Jam Tracks are included.
Plucking Hand Blues Bass Moves
Learn how to choose which plucking hand fingers to use in a basic blues. MP3 Blues Jam Track included.
The Barney Miller Theme Bass Riff
Learn the classic bass riff from Barney Miller TV show. Bass tablature and 70s nostalgia included.
Shuffle Rock Bass Groove With Passing Tones
Learn how to play a shuffle rock bass line that incorporates passing tones. MP3 Jam Track Included.
Ghostbusters Theme Bass Riff
I ain’t afraid of no ghosts! Learn the main synthesizer bass riff for the “Ghostbusters” theme by Ray Parker Jr.
Dorian Pentatonic Blues Bass Line Ideas
Learn blues bass line ideas using the Dorian Mode and the Minor Pentatonic scale.
The Crunge Bass Oddity
Learn how to play the bass line to “The Crunge” from the Led Zeppelin. Part of this song is in 9/8 which is an odd time signature.
Mixolydian Pentatonic Blues Bass Line Ideas
Learn blues bass line ideas using Mixolydian and Major Pentatonic. These are common sounds used in many traditional blues bass lines.
Whipping Post Bass Oddity
Learn how to play the bass line to “Whipping Post” from the Allman Brothers. Part of this song is in 11/8 which is an odd time signature.
CyberfretBass.com Legacy Bass Style LessonsThe Online Bass Lessons at CyberfretBass.com are in the process of being updated. Below are some bass style lessons from the old website that have not made it to the new one yet.
Blues Bass Lessons
Mr. Beefys Blues - In this free video bass lesson master bass instructor Brian Emmel teaches you how to apply the Mixolydian and Dorian modes to a blues in the key of A.
Funk Bass Lessons
David (Hooks) Williams - Learn the feel good bass line from the James Brown classic I Got You ( I Feel Good).
Rock Bass Lessons
Flea - Learn the intro riff to Californication by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Roger Waters - Get some money and learn this classic Pink Floyd bass groove in 7/4 time.
Michael Anthony - Run with the devil with this bass groove from Van Halens bassist. Being a bass player is not all about playing flashy lines.