Playing G Major on Bass Guitar

Presented by Ryan Larson

Learn how to play and read bass guitar in G major in this free music instruction video series. Get music theory tips and jazz bass lessons.

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.

In this free video series, expert jazz musician Ryan Larson will teach you how to read and play jazz bass in the key of G major. Learn the different scales and techniques in this step by step bass guitar lesson. Improve your ability to groove with other musicians and move freely along the neck of the bass.

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Measures 7-8 in a Jazz Bass G Major Scale

Play, or walk measures seven and eight in a jazz bass G major scale on a bass guitar; learn how from our professional bass guitar player and composer in this free music instruction video.

Measures 3-4 in a Jazz Bass G Major Scale

Play, or walk the third and fourth measures in a jazz bass G major scale on a bass guitar; learn how from our professional bass guitar player and composer in this free music instruction video.

How to Play Jazz Bass in G

Read and play jazz bass in G major on a bass guitar; learn how from our professional bass guitar player and composer in this free music instruction video.

Measures 9-10 in a Jazz Bass G Major Scale

Play, or walk measures nine and 10 in a jazz bass G major scale on a bass guitar; learn how from our professional bass guitar player and composer in this free music instruction video.

Measures 11-12 in a Jazz Bass G Major Scale

Play, or walk measures 11 and 12 in a jazz bass G major scale on a bass guitar; learn how from our professional bass guitar player and composer in this free music instruction video.

How to Play Jazz Bass in G: Forms

Use forms to play through a song in a jazz bass G major scale on a bass guitar; learn how from our professional bass guitar player and composer in this free music instruction video.

Pitch Names of a G Major Scale on a Bass Guitar

Knowing the pitch names and note values of a jazz bass G major scale help to understand the scale on a bass guitar; learn more from our professional bass guitar player and composer in this free music instruction video.

Measures 5-6 in a Jazz Bass G Major Scale

Play, or walk the fifth and sixth measures in a jazz bass G major scale on a bass guitar; learn how from our professional bass guitar player and composer in this free music instruction video.

Measure 2 in a Jazz Bass G Major Scale

Play, or walk the second measure in a jazz bass G major scale on a bass guitar; learn how from our professional bass guitar player and composer in this free music instruction video.

Measure 1 in a Jazz Bass G Major Scale

Play, or walk the first measure in a jazz bass G major scale on a bass guitar; learn how from our professional bass guitar player and composer in this free music instruction video.

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