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Learn to play bass with simple, practical lessons that help you finally make real progress and enjoy playing music you love.

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Tim Bogert was a pioneer of rock bass. His powerful sound, aggressive attack, and incredible technique helped change the way bass was played in rock music.

You can also read my interview with Tim Bogert here: https://t.co/wgXXl6AMou

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Every bass player needs the 1–5. Here are three ways to play it — and why clean notes, solid timing, and consistent energy matter, even with just two notes.
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After so many years, Elton John bassist Matt Bissonette talk about how playing bass is even more fun that it used to be.
Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/JxrWgqvptX

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Elton John bassist Matt Bissonette runs down the basses he’ll bring to a typical session.
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Want to be a better bass player? It's not just the notes. Clean playing, smooth phrasing, and consistent timing can make even the simplest bass lines sound great.
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Elton John bassist Matt Bissonette talks about playing the part and knowing your role in the band.
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What if you’re the worst one in the band? That might be good news. Playing with better musicians can make you listen harder, learn faster, and raise your game. Watch the video and see why that can work in your favor.

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Playing the right notes but your bass line still doesn’t groove? Try singing it. Your voice can help you find the phrasing and feel your fingers may be missing.

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Think you’re too old to play bass? I’ve had students in their 70s, 80s, even 90s, learning and having fun. Here’s a funny story about getting older—and a small first step toward playing.

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Think you’re not good enough to play bass at a gig or jam?

Being nervous doesn’t mean you’re unprepared. Watch this before you rule yourself out.

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Linda May Han Oh followed an extraordinary line of bass players when she began playing with Pat Metheny.

But Pat wasn’t looking for her to sound like any of them.

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Jason Scheff spent more than 30 years playing bass with Chicago—and he admires Peter Cetera’s playing.

So how closely should you stick to those classic bass parts?

Here’s what Jason told me.

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If a song already has an iconic bass line, should you play it note-for-note—or make it your own?

Ardy Sarraf of the Fab Four weighs in on one classic Paul McCartney bass line.

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Mike Inez stepped into Alice in Chains after Mike Starr.

How much time did he have to worry about playing the bass parts exactly the way they’d been played before?

Here’s what Mike told me.

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When you’re playing a song with a great bass line, how closely should you stick to the original?

Bob Lizik talks about playing those classic Beach Boys songs with Brian Wilson—and one bass line in particular.

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Bass players are taught from day one: Play the root. But do you always have to?

Sometimes another note can actually make the music sound better. Here are a few ways to make it work.

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My favorite Paul McCartney bassline is on “I Saw Her Standing There.” But you don’t have to play every note Paul played to make the song work.

Here’s how to simplify it while keeping the feel and groove intact.

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Ever find yourself way up in the “illegal” part of the bass and need to get back down FAST? Here’s a simple trick that’ll get you home in a hurry.

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Some of the most valuable lessons you learn as a musician have nothing to do with technique. Here’s one worth remembering.

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One essential bass groove lesson from Bootsy Collins.

If you've never thought about "the one," this simple concept can make a huge difference in your groove.

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