Here are the bass parts I came up with for the Eventide Blackhole Demo. I'm using a 5-string, but all of the examples, except for the last one, don't use the low B string. :)
2020-09-15 15:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
A verbatim cover of Joe Dart's bass part for the recently released "LAX" by Vulfpeck!
2020-09-14 05:35:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Ichika Nito's crazy cool guitar piece, "i miss you" inspired me to arrange it for bass.
2020-08-27 14:01:03 +0000 UTC View Post
I wrote this bass line around the original synth bass part and added some fun embellishments. Props to whoever the synth player/programmer is… very groovin’. :)
2020-08-23 08:34:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi All! I hope you’re doing well. Here’s my take on “Take On Me” by a-ha. :)
Techniques used: Tapping, Slapping, Double Thumb, Fingerstyle, Strumming
2020-08-21 15:47:59 +0000 UTC View Post
1. Latin Funk Thing
2. Harmonic Minor w/ Modal Interchange Plectrum Shenanigans
3. Mixed Mode Southern Rock
4. Flam Slap and Triple-Finger Pop
5. Old School kinda
6. W...
2020-08-11 21:19:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Watch out for the blisters guys... Practicing this one got me three on my index finger. haha
There is a lesson in each measure of the song by "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald. ...
2020-07-30 17:03:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Testing out Monophonic, Stereo, and Surround Sound bass rigs back to back. The surround sound aspect of this project made writing the bass parts a unique experience. On top of choosing what notes t...
2020-07-17 18:06:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Some tasty riffs from the below basses to demo the Block-800B...
Fender American Ultra Precision Bass
Spector Euro4 LT
NS Design NXT5a Radius
Dingwall NG3
2020-07-04 02:00:59 +0000 UTC View Post
I tune my bass guitar up to the regions of the porpoise, approximately 150,000 hertz. Grab some popcorn and your pet dog, cat, or dolphin. The frequency range of this video is something for the who...
2020-07-04 02:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Just in case you happen to have a uke handy. ;)
2020-06-22 23:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
There is a cavity between the surface of the earth and the ionosphere. It resonates at 7.83 Hertz. This is what it sounds (feels?) like on bass guitar. Note: Custom sound system capable of producin...
2020-06-22 23:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Each mode of the major scale has a uniqueness to it that can sometimes be difficult to recognize at first. As an aural exercise/guide for those learning the modes, I modulated the Jeopardy Theme in...
2020-06-22 20:46:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Transcribing the vocal riffing on this song was a great exercise in finding tricks to more closely emulate vocals with slides and bends. I hope you dig it! Tabs for both of the guitar parts are inc...
2020-06-05 22:14:54 +0000 UTC View Post
I really admire Kirk Franklin's writing. The very colorful harmony he uses made coming up with bass parts a fun process. The energy in this song is outstanding. Have fun. :)
2020-05-29 16:06:24 +0000 UTC View Post
The Rules: Use a Slap-Only solo against a Fingerstyle-Only solo. Does Nathan have the self-discipline to play within these guidelines? Bill the dragon will moderate while Julia and Simon lay down t...
2020-05-21 17:53:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's the latest addition to my "Bass Boosted" cover series. Enjoy! :)
2020-05-17 04:50:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's another "bass boosted" cover, where I take a currently trending pop song and go bananas with the bass. You can take out the fills I added (as shown in the tabs), to play the song as it is, o...
2020-05-06 22:20:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's an in-depth slap lesson for beginners and those wanting to brush up on the technique. Enjoy!
Part 1: Thumb Technique 0:09
Part 2: Muting While Fretting (Slap-Specific Conce...
2020-04-30 02:58:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Grab a bass and join me in this play along practice session covering exercises that focus on diversity of motion with a little help from our friend, combinatorics.
2020-04-23 14:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Advanced 5-string slapping, tapping, strumming, and fingerstyle bass parts with Charlie "Engine" Engen of Five Finger Death Punch, Scale the Summit, and Ideology. This dude can PLAY!
I'...
2020-04-14 02:03:55 +0000 UTC View Post
This video is aimed at beginners, but I suggest that more advanced players take a look at the "Playing Fingerstyle" section for my approach to right hand positions. This will set you up well for mo...
2020-04-08 01:46:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Taking an "out of the box" approach to this solo using mixed modes and symmetrical scales... my favorite. :D
Heads up, I'm working on a beginner bass lesson this week! Whil...
2020-03-30 17:23:13 +0000 UTC View PostHi all! What kind of videos are you most interested in seeing from me?
Please leave a comment to let me know in greater detail. :)
2020-03-17 23:44:57 +0000 UTC View Post
I took a swing at writing a bass solo over the bridge section and extending it a bit for a quick reharmonization using harmonic minor and modal interchange. The chordal section is useful in learnin...
2020-02-10 16:24:24 +0000 UTC View Post
4-String Bass and Guitar riffs that work perfectly well with or without distortion. If you haven't tried DGCF tuning, give this one a try.
2020-02-04 10:59:34 +0000 UTC View Post
What a fun one! Slap like for Davie, y’all!
2020-01-16 19:17:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Fender, Warwick, Spector, ESP, Mayones
I had some fun putting a few of my favorite bass manufacturers head to head. Which one is your favorite for what you do?
2020-01-16 19:01:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey, guys! I just got back from an EU tour with artist, Devin Townsend. He's super cool. He began his professional career in music at the age of 19 as Steve Vai's vocalist, and went on to form and ...
2020-01-16 17:08:37 +0000 UTC View Post
1. Swingin'
2. Slidey Modulation
3. Phrygian Dominant Picking
4. Sustain in A
2019-11-06 21:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post