This Lutz Academy Quick-Start will have you set up and playing bass in no time at all! Jeremiah will be going over the essentials that you’ll need to start playing. These things may seem easy, but it’s important you get them right because they will build the foundation you need to be a good bassist! You can take the full version of this course on Udemy or SkillShare.
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When you’re first getting started, you’ll likely be alternate picking with your pointer and middle finger. There are times players might use all five of their fingers. Develop whatever feels and sounds best to you. Finger style can give you a broad range of different tones, so play around and see what best Read More
Getting your bass in tune for the first time can be tricky, especially if you’re trying to do it by ear. While it is important to develop your pitch recognition skills, it’s not the first thing you want to tackle as a bassist!
Purchase a clip-on tuner for your bass, a tuning pedal, or another tool that will listen to the pitches of the strings for you and tell you whether to raise/lower them. This will save you so much time and headache and get you playing fast!
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It depends. If you’re opting for a pick because you believe it’s quicker or easier, no you should not! But, if you want to learn with a pick because you prefer the tone of picking over finger style, you definitely should.
Learning both finger style and picking will make you a better, more diverse bassist. Don’t learn picking just because some say it’s easier. You should work to develop whatever techniques will best suit your playing style.
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Whether you choose to sit or stand while practicing, it’s important you learn the proper posture to save you from bad technique and back pain.
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This practice track has only the drum parts at 90 BPM so you don’t have to worry about keys! Use these tracks to practice techniques, ace your timing, and master your instrument.
This practice track has only the drum parts at 75 BPM so you don’t have to worry about keys! Use these tracks to practice techniques, ace your timing, and master your instrument.
This practice track is recorded at 90 BPM and is perfect for any instrument. Use this track to practice techniques, ace your timing, and master your instrument.
This practice track is recorded at 90 BPM and is perfect for any instrument. Use this track to practice techniques, ace your timing, and master your instrument.
This practice track is recorded at 120 BPM and is perfect for any instrument. Use this track to practice techniques, ace your timing, and master your instrument.
