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Bass players lay down the foundation in practically every style of music by bridging the gap between the strict rhythm of percussion instruments and the melodic domain of lead instruments and vocals. Todays bassists must not only lock-in with the drummer to serve up the all-important groove but are now also called on to step up front and treat the audience to a searing and melodic solo from time to time. Good bass players are in high demand and can easily find gigs, making the instrument an attractive proposition for aspiring musicians. But once you decide to play bass, you still face the question of where to begin and thats what Bass Basics is all about.
Laying down the foundation for freshman bassists, Bass Basics follows an innovative and very effective contextual approach to accelerate the learning process. Youll play your way through the course, learning all of the fundamentals of the instrument from tuning up to nailing that first audition. Bass Basics walks you through each of the lessons in an easy, hands-on fashion without requiring you to struggle through tedious examples and exercises. Better yet, the material is presented from the point of view of a very accomplished musician, who worked his way up from novice to top pro and is willing to share information that hes gathered from decades of top-level stage and studio experience.
This musician is none other than Stu Hamm, bass player extraordinaire who first came to prominence after playing on Steve Vais Flex-Able disc. Going on to become the bassist of choice to lay down the low-end for virtuoso guitarists like Frank Gambale and Joe Satriani, Stu has continued to hone his already considerable chops, both on stage and in the studio. Fortunately, Stus teaching skills match his musicianship, giving you a rare opportunity to learn from one of the very best bassists on the planet.
Bass Basics starts at the very beginning, teaching you journeyman-level bass chores such as the proper way to change and tune strings. You will learn the instruments individual parts as well as what to look for when shopping for a new bass Stu even gives you a guided tour of his latest Fender® signature Urge Bass II! He shares tips on tone settings for both the bass and amplifier and how to use these controls to get the sound you want.
Stu demonstrates the essential left and right hand techniques developed to build strength and endurance. He teaches you the language of music to help make quick work communicating ideas at jams and auditions. Bass Basics equips you with a solid foundation of techniques, theory, rhythm patterns and bass lines, all of which can applied in any style of music. Stu even shows you how to read tab and follow a chart as well as teach you the essential theory required to take your playing in any direction you choose.
Never before has a bassist of this caliber shared such vast knowledge in such a comprehensible and accessible way. If youre serious about learning the bass and want to enjoy the journey, let Bass Basics be your guide. You won’t go astray!
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@DemiSelenaHilaryfan dude, me too! me and my friends just created a band and i’m in charge for the bass, and i really can’t play!
I tried playing …
i want to play more! i’ll follow this series and hope to learn something.
I tried playing bass at the school yesterday and it was really fun!
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ma ma and da da, thats funny, great video by the way,
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omg!!!! i need help!!!!
im in a school band, and im the only one playing the bass guitar since we could only have one person! and i don’t kno how to play!!! help!!!
The HAM !! OMG Di …
The HAM !! OMG Di HAM !!
Question: Is the …
Question: Is the bottom string on my bass meant to rattle like mad? It doesnt seem to stop no matter how tight or loose. The rest don’t do that.
I saw Stu in …
I saw Stu in concert when I was 15 years old. He was Satriani’s bass player…The dude is a bad ass!
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no not at all
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man im excited, i really wanna start playing bass because i luv the beatles and i’ve always loved paul McCartney, and playing bass sounds fun, thanks!!!
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as you an probably tell im excited
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stew ham? nic name
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holy john goodman
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dude thnx for lessons i’m in a band now and we are going to battle of the bands we are going to rock out!!!!
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ive just stared playing bass in schol at i wanna learn to play so that i realy good at playing it
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0.o his guitar looks more like a electric lol
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I’m doing well thank you. Thanks for the lessons.
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did he just ask me how i was doing?
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he sounds like peter griffin!!!
John Goodman.
John Goodman.
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he looks like the husband in roseanne
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this shirt not as cool as the others 3 out of 5 but the video rocks 5 out of 5 thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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nice bass
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HAI I’ve been watching all your videos they’re SWEEEEET!!!They actually help.
Please look at my videos(well for now video)and look what you taught me!!!
THANKS!!!
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nice thanks alot dude..
Great lesson Stu!
Great lesson Stu!