Check Out Bass Player Blogger "Growing Up Bass Player"

One of my favorite bloggers has always been Allen over at Bass Player Blogger. He has always had one of the most entertaining bass blogs going and he has now updated his site to be a complete website including lessons, videos and more. It's awesome go check it and make sure to drop Allen a line. Truly one of the nice guys in the online music community!

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Slap Bass Solo - Prazsky Vyber

If you are a regular visitor to my website you know that I am, shall we say consumed with the "International Bassist". I really think there is a whole new breed of players coming out of Europe and the former eastern block countries that are just taking the "musicality" of bass to a whole new level. My theory on this is that while most Americans have been mainly influenced by Pop and Country music as children, the European children are still exposed to quite a bit classical music. Especially in their education system. We as Americans could really learn from this. That is why when I am suggesting that a young bass player focus on learning to read music I always suggest using music such as Pagini or Bach Cello pieces. In fact I will go do the same right now!

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Slap Bass Lesson - Alexis Sklarevsky

The most common topic I receive emails and questions about is slap bass and slap bass technique. The one individual who has had the most influence on players through his slap bass instructionals is Alexis Sklarevsky. Here is a clip of some of the performances on his most popular CD/Tape "The Slap Bass Program" 1989. If you are serious about learning slap bass this is a must have.

Marcus Miller - Jaco's Teen Town Slap Bass Style

What am I working on this week? Jacos "Teen Town". This is one of those songs that I have always struggled with. The section right after the opening theme has always given me fits. So I have used it for years as a string skipping exercise for myself as well as students. So I come upon this video [see video below] of Marcus Miller doing it live and he freakin' thumbs the part! He makes it look effortless to boot. So if you give this a try remember to go slow [sick of hearing me say that yet!] and make sure to limit your motion. When most players struggle with this kind of technique they have a tendency to flail their thumb and hand about. Keep it close and tight and you'll get it! Let me know how you do.



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Victor Wooten Lesson - Part 7

Besides finishing up the two handed arpeggios Vic does a great version of "Sex In A Pan" from the Flecktones. This has always been one of my favorites to work on. You can find the music and tab here Sex In A Pan On Amazon along with other tunes from the Flecktones and Vic's Solo work.

SMV - The Wait Is Almost Over

I don't know how many times I have viewed this video myself but after over 1 million views on You Tube I thought it was time to post it on my Blog. Especially after receiving the new copy of Bass Player Magazine this weekend only to find out the album is almost done.......The Album! SMV "Thunder" Stanley, Marcus & Victor. Really now, what more could we ask for.