Upright Bass Swing Music in G Major

Presented by Ryan Larson

Play swing music in the key of G major, from walking bebop scales to reading progressions; learn how from our expert upright bass player in this free music instruction video series.

Series Summary

The bass has a bit of a chip on its shoulder. Many people think that the least talented musician in a band is assigned to the bass. But fewer strings does not necessarily translate into less creative impact. While much of pop music has relatively simple bass lines, even the most basic of these lines are crucial to creating a solid rhythm section. In more progressive forms of rock music as well as in jazz, the bass maintains the timekeeping function while adding a subtlety and depth to a band’s sound nearly impossible to achieve with the more intrusive lead instruments. In funk and hip hop, the bass steps up to center stage, pounding home dancefloor rhythms. And in reggae the bass takes over, with the guitar keeping the beat as expansive bass runs dance all around it.

In this free video series, watch as jazz artist Ryan Larson teaches basic swing progressions on an upright bass. Learn how to find the frets and chart the scales. Get tips on simple bass progressions and melodic patterns. With these easy online upright bass lessons, you are sure to improve your playing thanks to the experts at Expert Village.

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How to Read a Bass Chart in D

Read a D major chart when playing swing music on bass in the key of D; learn how from our expert upright bass player in this free music instruction video.

How to Read a Bass Chart in A

Read an A major bass chart when playing swing music on bass in the key of G, or G major scale; learn how from our expert upright bass player in this free music instruction video.

How to Play a Bebop Walk on Bass in G

Play a bebop walk when playing swing music on bass in the key of G, or G major scale; learn how from our expert upright bass player in this free music instruction video.

How to Read a Bass Chart in G

Read a chart when playing swing music on bass in the key of Ab, or A flat scale; learn how from our expert upright bass player in this free music instruction video.

How to Play Swing Music on Bass in G

Play swing music on bass in the key of G, or G major scale; learn how from our expert upright bass player in this free music instruction video..

Tips for Reading a Bass Chart in G

Learn tips for reading a bass chart when playing swing music on bass in the key of G, or G flat scale; learn how from our expert upright bass player in this free music instruction video.

How to Play a Bebop Walk on Bass in A

Walk a bebop bass line in A major when playing swing music on bass in the key of A; learn how from our expert upright bass player in this free music instruction video.

Tips for Reading a Bass Chart in A

Learn tips for reading an A major bass chart when playing swing music on bass in the key of G, or G major scale; learn how from our expert upright bass player in this free music instruction video.

How to Play a Bebop Walk on Bass in D

Walk a bebop bass line in an D major scale when playing swing music on bass in the key of D; learn how from our expert upright bass player in this free music instruction video.

Tips for Reading a Bass Chart in D

Learn tips for reading an D major bass chart when playing swing music on bass in the key of D; learn how from our expert upright bass player in this free music instruction video.

Upright Bass Swing Music in G Major

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