Victor Wooten Lesson - Part 6

We are almost done with Victors lesson and I really suggest you don't start here. Scroll down to Lesson 1 and really take your time as you move through the lessons. Vic continues here with the two handed arpeggios. Now obviously Victors home key is G major. Nothing wrong with that, we all have a home key. But it is a good idea to practice theses lessons in different keys. Make sure to step out of your comfort zone and practice in some of the flat keys. It will help you visualize the individual intervals instead of invisioning the whole pattern on the fretboard.

Victor Wooten Bass Lesson - Part 5

Lesson 5 starts with the conclusion of the two handed arpeggios from lesson 4. Victor then shares some really interesting thoughts on creativity on the bass and how it compares with creating on other instruments. I especially like his thoughts on handing your bass to a piano player and asking them to lay it on their lap to make music. They would immediately make music that is nothing like what we as bass players would create. We all need to think outside ourselves to create music!

Victor Wooten Bass Lesson - Part 4

For Part 4 of Victor's lessons we get a real insight into what makes him tick. No bass for the first six minutes but don't get inpatient and move ahead, this is great stuff. He spends the last 3 minutes on a great two hand exercise playing 9th chord arpeggios descending. This is classic Victor. Go slow, practice it in different keys and you'll be shocked how quick you'll be adding it to your arsenal!