New to playing bass and looking for some beginner bass guitar lessons? Here you will find electric bass lessons for beginners to help you start your music journey in the low end. The following beginning bass lessons cover the fundamentals you need to learn to play bass guitar.
Notes on the Neck of the Bass
Learning the names of the notes on the bass is essential. Learn some tips and tricks on how to master the fretboard.
CyberfretBass.com Legacy Beginner Bass LessonsThe Online Bass Lessons here at CyberfretBass.com are in the process of being updated. Below are some beginner bass lessons from the old website that have not made it to the new one yet.
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.