Soloing Concepts for Bass Vol. TWO Parts 3 & 4

Welcome to the new video course ! 

Please note:

I have split the new course into Volumes 1 and 2, =and EACH of those volumes has two videos to download. This means the file sizes are more manageable to download.

You get TWO video files and TWO .pdfs -download everything!!

Vol. 2 : Interval studies-4th sequences, pentatonic based lines and more..

In volume 2 I hone in on some very specific building blocks. 

To create some contrast from stepwise scalar lines a great resource can be using larger intervals -and 4ths in particular have a wonderful modern sound-especially when combined with full range low to high or high to low practice concepts…

In this Vol. 2 I take a specific interval- the 4th-and work this through Dorian and Lydian modes.

Analysis of a line I use in the video-that G minor lick…

Next we look at applying interval sequences to a minor pentatonic -using both 4ths and a major 3rd. 

This gives you a perfect foundation for then playing the great little lick I use over the G minor I chord (such as in Autumn Leaves) 

I explain WHY this works and then show you the note I ADD from a different mode ( the Dorian) to give this lick it’s VERY distinctive sound!

I demonstrate the 4th sequence idea also from root to root of the mode, but next up is a full range example- more challenging and specifically geared towards strengthening your knowledge of the fingerboard from the lowest to highest available note.

I also reveal my thought process on how and why I am shifting at specific points on the neck, and the concept behind this.

I also go through this with the Lydian mode-using 4ths..

Check out Stanley Clarke’s brilliant use of 4ths ( and the Lydian mode) during his solo on his composition “Song to John Part 2” from his iconic ‘Journey to Love” record. Note: I actually break down a couple of ideas in his solo on my Youtube channel-give it a watch too!

I also look at Interval sequences (using 4ths) over Dorian, and Lydian

Another variation -in the video- try moving from D minor into Eb minor keeping those ascending or descending 4th sequences moving continuously…

Bonus D minor Dorian based lick. Another very cool line for you to practice.

In part 4 I also look at full range exercises using a specific mode and also a bonus slick- a D minor based sequential line using sequences of 4ths and a major 3rd-borrowing from both pentatonic and Dorian.

 I play these at fast and slow tempos-so you can practice these by playing along with me.