About this course
Perfect for absolute beginner funk bass players.
A great introduction to Funk rhythms and syncopations. Covers staccato, left hand hammer-ons and pull-offs, ghost notes, slapping, popping, slides, vibrato and double stops. This dynamic course features step-by-step guidance with real music examples, and comes complete with audio and video resources to make learning easy and enjoyable. Explore exciting topics like The Hammer-On, Time Signatures, and master new skills with every engaging piece.
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Introduces fundamental concepts and techniques of Funk Bass guitar playing through extensive example-based instruction.
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Timing techniques for precise music performance are covered, including metronome use to adjust tempo.
Tablature is introduced as a method for representing note positions on the fretboard, alongside traditional note-based notation.
Locates notes on the guitar fretboard using a grid pattern.
Fretboard diagrams and tablature notation illustrate the four fundamental notes of the bass guitar.
Tablature symbols and hand-specific abbreviations are covered.
Adjusting strap tension and angle enables a comfortable playing position, freeing up movement.
Techniques for playing bass guitar include anchoring the thumb and using rest strokes with fingers.
Funk bass lessons cover quarter notes, syncopation, staccato, dotted quarter note, anticipation, and lead-in techniques.
This lesson covers advanced funk guitar rhythms and licks, including 4-note groupings with varying note lengths and combinations.
Hammer-on techniques allow you to play notes without picking strings on your guitar.
Develops the art of pull-offs to play smooth, connected notes with precision and good timing.
The technique involves developing a precise thumb action to generate varied rhythmic attacks and sustained notes, minimizing noise for a clean sound.
Muting strings creates pitchless sounds and enhances rhythmic playing.
The popping effect is applied through coordinated finger and thumb techniques to create an attacking rhythmic sound.
Eighth-note slapping grooves and vibrato techniques are covered.
Develops techniques for adding shuffle rhythms and slapping grooves to your guitar playing.
Develops sixteenth-note slapping grooves and advanced funk techniques.
Accurate pitch and subtle pitch differences are addressed through mastering various tuning techniques.
Tuning techniques cover setting bass string pitches relative to internal and external reference points.
Electronic tuners provide an easy and precise method for tuning instruments using devices or mobile apps.
Precision tuning of the bass guitar is achieved by using harmonics, specifically targeting the 5th and 7th frets for accurate pitch matching.
The musical alphabet consists of seven letters: A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.
Staff structure, bar lines, measure numbers, and repeat signs are introduced.
Covers music notation fundamentals, including staff structure, ledger lines, and stem directions for accurate pitch representation.
Tying up loose ends: Extends note duration by holding a note to its full value.
Time signatures' structure and significance in music notation are covered.
Introduces basic music concepts, covering notes, scales, chords, and rhythm.
