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How to Play the Bass Guitar

Presented by Carl Shepard

Learn the basics of playing electric bass guitar in this free video music lesson, concentrating on fingering and tab exercises, scales, tones, pegs and chord progressions.

Series Summary

The electric bass guitar belongs to the string family of instruments and is similar to other guitars in structure. The bass has a slightly larger body than the regular electric guitar and is played an octave lower in pitch. This instrument is a popular replacement instrument for the double bass and is featured in all genres of music. The body of the bass guitar is usually made of wood such as maple and rosewood. It is played by plucking the four strings that are stretched from base to the neck of the instrument. The bass produces a bass line in tunes, but can also be featured in a solo.

Watch this series of expert videos and you will learn intermediate guitar basics. Learn different progressions, alternate fingering exercises, and scales and chords to play on the bass guitar. Our expert will teach you how to perform advanced finger picking exercises as well as various hammer techniques. See our expert demonstrate techniques for different styles of music such as hip hop, rock, and jazz tunes. Get tips on tuning, picking and slapping techniques. You can learn how to play the bass guitar in many different styles from our expert in these instructional videos.

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How to Play Chords on Bass Guitar

Play chords on bass guitar; learn how with tips from our professional bass guitar instructor in this free music lesson video on electric bass guitar.

Using a Pick to Play Bass Guitar

Play with fingers and picks on bass guitar; learn the difference with tips from our professional bass guitar instructor in this free music lesson video.

How to Play Octaves on the Bass Guitar

Play and use octaves to your advantage when playing bass guitar; learn how with tips from our professional bass guitar instructor in this free music lesson video.

Advanced Bass Guitar Harmonics

Play advanced harmonics on an electric bass guitar; learn how with tips from our professional bass guitar instructor in this free music lesson video.

How to Tune a Bass Guitar

Tune a bass guitar using tuning pegs; learn how with tips from our professional bass guitar instructor in this free music lesson video.

Spider Walk Technique for Bass Guitar

Play slap bass guitar using the spider walk technique or exercise; learn how with tips from our professional bass guitar instructor in this free music lesson video.

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