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Upright Bass: F Major Swing

Presented by Ryan Larson

Learn how to play swing bass lines on an upright bass in this free video series. get bass and music lessons from a professional musician.

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 thanks to the experts at ExpertVillage.

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Upright Bass in F: Number 1-7 G Minor

Number the seven-note G minor scale when playing upright bass in F major swing; learn how from our expert upright bass player in this free music instruction video.

Upright Bass in F: Number 1-7 C7

Number the seven-note C chord when playing upright bass in F major swing; learn how from our expert upright bass player in this free music instruction video.

Upright Bass in F: Walk Bebop G Minor

Walk a bebop bass line in G minor when playing upright bass in F major swing; learn how from our expert upright bass player in this free music instruction video.

Upright Bass in F: F Major Chart

Read the F major chart when playing upright bass in F major swing; learn how from our expert upright bass player in this free music instruction video.

Upright Bass in F Major

Play upright bass in F major swing, finding all of the notes in the scale; learn how from our expert upright bass player in this free music instruction video.

Upright Bass in F: C7 (Seven)

Play a seven-mode C chord when playing upright bass in F major swing; learn how from our expert upright bass player in this free music instruction video.

Upright Bass in F: Walking 2 5

Walk up a scale from two to five using a few chromatic notes when playing upright bass in F major swing; learn how from our expert upright bass player in this free music instruction video.

Upright Bass in F: Number 1-7

Number the seven-note scale when playing upright bass in F major swing; learn how from our expert upright bass player in this free music instruction video.

Upright Bass in F: Walking Progressions

Walk eight beats of F major when playing progressions on upright bass in F major swing; learn how from our expert upright bass player in this free music instruction video.

Upright Bass in F: Walk Bebop

Walk a bebop scale when playing upright bass in F major swing; learn how from our expert upright bass player in this free music instruction video.

Upright Bass in F: Fingering

Use fingering you move down the neck of an upright bass for F major swing; learn how from our expert upright bass player in this free music instruction video.

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