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The bass fiddle has a very unique sound. Here are some tips on how to play it in these free video clips.
There are 21 videos in this series:

Country Music and the bass fiddle go hand in hand. Learn tips on it's use in the music in this free video.

Country Music and the bass fiddle go hand in hand. Learn to play a 1 4 5 Pattern on the country bass fiddle in this free video clip.

Country Music and the bass fiddle go hand in hand. Learn how To hold a country bass fiddle in this free video clip.

Country Music and the bass fiddle go hand in hand. Learn how To tune a country bass fiddle in this free video clip.

Country Music and the bass fiddle go hand in hand. Learn tips on country bass fiddle frets in this free video clip.

Country Music and the bass fiddle go hand in hand. Learn tips on note positions on a country bass fiddle in this free video clip.

Country Music and the bass fiddle go hand in hand. Learn to play a 1 4 5 Pattern on the country bass fiddle in this free video clip.

Country Music and the bass fiddle go hand in hand. Learn tips on country bass fiddle and how to play the slap technique in this free video clip.

Country Music and the bass fiddle go hand in hand. Learn tips on country bass fiddle and playing octaves in this free video clip.

Country Music and the bass fiddle go hand in hand. Learn tips on country bass fiddle and playing octaves in this free video clip.

Country Music and the bass fiddle go hand in hand. Learn tips on country bass fiddle and how to play the snapping technique in this free video clip.

Country Music and the bass fiddle go hand in hand. Learn tips on country bass fiddle and how to play the double slap technique in this free video clip.

Country Music and the bass fiddle go hand in hand. Physiology of the country bass fiddle is important to know as you learn this instrument.

Country Music and the bass fiddle go hand in hand. Here are some tips on practicing scales in this free video clip.

Country Music and the bass fiddle go hand in hand. Play the A Major scale in this free video clip on musical instruments.

Country Music and the bass fiddle go hand in hand. Play the G Major scale in this free video clip on musical instruments.

Country Music and the bass fiddle go hand in hand. Play the C Major scale in this free video clip on musical instruments.

Country Music and the bass fiddle go hand in hand. Play the D Major scale in this free video clip on musical instruments.

Country Music and the bass fiddle go hand in hand. Play a ballad bass line in this free video clip on musical instruments.

Country Music and the bass fiddle go hand in hand. Play a turn around in this free video clip on musical instruments.

Country Music and the bass fiddle go hand in hand. Play better bass fiddle in this free video clip on musical instruments.

From its original uses in medieval and classical music, to its ubiquitous use in jazz, to even its influences in big band and rockabilly, the bass fiddle is the monster of the low-toned family of instruments. Perhaps called “double” because of its uses as a low octave double for the cello, the upright bass is the backbone of any orchestra or band, because it lays the sonic foundation for the organization of the notes and beats within a song.
In this free video series our expert bass fiddle player will show you tips on how to have more feel when you play, how to play slap and snap bass as well as how to play double slap bass. You'll learn all the parts and inner workings of the instrument as well as how to play certain styles of music such as country and blues.
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