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Playing Melodies: Bass Guitar Lessons

Presented by Casey Cormier

Learn how to play bass melody lines in first position in these bass guitar music lessons on video.

Series Summary

Because of its imaginative employment of verbal and written communication, music is one of the most powerful forms of expression that exists today. Music is unique in that it facilitates a conversation for the musician and the audience that language alone cannot, creating a connection between people that is not limited by time, distance, or relationship. That’s why music continually changes and grows, is still loved and still proliferates. Music is a living language.

If you are familiar with the bass guitar in the schema of a modern pop music, you know that its task is to help secure the underpinnings of any song. If the bassist represents the lower registers of sound like a deep and abiding force of nature, then even as a bass player, he receives the notice and acclaim he deserves, despite the fact that he’s not holding a certain six-stringed instrument with a whammy bar and wailing soul in his hands. Just ask Les Claypool what I mean.

In these free bass guitar lessons on video, you can learn some of the fundamental skills you will need to become a bass guru within the course of your lifetime. Our expert will show you how to play some beginner bass lines on a four string guitar, as well as the songs “Greensleeves” and “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In.” Although you may not come off as a bass guitar hero after playing through these lessons, there is an old adage about setting off upon a journey that comes to mind…

So, let’s get started!

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How to Play "When the Saints" on Bass

Play "When the Saints Go Marching In" on the bass guitar; learn how with tips from our expert bass guitar player and teacher in this free music lesson video.

G String Bassline: Bass Guitar Lessons

Play a G string bass line in first position on the bass guitar; learn how with tips from our expert bass guitar player and teacher in this free music lesson video.

F on the D String: Bass Guitar Lessons

Play bass melody lines from F on the D string on the bass guitar; learn how with tips from our expert bass guitar player and teacher in this free music lesson video.

What are Bass Guitar Melodies?

Playing bass melody lines in first position on a bass guitar are introduced by our expert bass guitar player and teacher in this free music lesson video.

E on the D String: Bass Guitar Lessons

Play bass melody lines from E on the D string on the bass guitar; learn how with tips from our expert bass guitar player and teacher in this free music lesson video.

B on the G String: Bass Guitar Lessons

Play bass melody lines from B on the G string on the bass guitar; learn how with tips from our expert bass guitar player and teacher in this free music lesson video.

Note Review: Bass Guitar Lessons

Get a quick review of notes on the bass guitar for playing melody lines in first position on the bass guitar from our expert bass guitar player and teacher in this free music lesson video.

Natural Notes: Bass Guitar Lessons

Play natural notes on bass guitar on the bass guitar; learn how with tips from our expert bass guitar player and teacher in this free music lesson video.

E String Bassline: Bass Guitar Lessons

Play an E string bass line in first position on the bass guitar; learn how with tips from our expert bass guitar player and teacher in this free music lesson video.

Whole & Half Steps: Bass Guitar Lessons

Play whole and half steps in bass melody lines on the bass guitar; learn how with tips from our expert bass guitar player and teacher in this free music lesson video.

A on the G String: Bass Guitar Lessons

Play bass melody lines from A on the G string on the bass guitar; learn how with tips from our expert bass guitar player and teacher in this free music lesson video.

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