Thinking about switching over to plastic worms? This video should come in handy. Learn from professional bass fisherman Ron Colby all about using bobber stoppers when rigging plastic worms. Tip: Plastic worms should be rigged so that they don't slide up or down, because this ...more
Want to know how to perform the bass part to Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing"? Learn how to lay it down with this free video bass lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song's bass line. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate players, bassists of all skill ...more
Would you like to be a soul master? Learning to be an R&B and soul bassist has never been easier with these free videos on music theory. Part 1 of 19 - How to Play soul music on the bass guitar. Play soul music on the bass guitar - Part 2 of 19. Click through to watch this vid ...more
This music tutorial shows you how to break up a regular piano chord into a technique called Alberti Bass. This technique makes piano chords more interesting and can also give the chord more direction instead of a regular block chord sound. Watch this how to video and you will ...more
This how to video shows you how to perform a half beat bass technique on an accordion. You will skip every other beat to do this. In this example, a Beatles song will be played to show you how to do this. First, you will how it is normally played. Next, you will hear it using ...more
This video demonstrates how to design drum and bass lines in a Reason 4 program. This video does not have a speaker rather it shows you on the computer how you would make these lines. Music plays at sometimes but mostly it is various screens and demonstrations of making the ba ...more
Play one of many possible 12 Bar Blues Chord Patterns/Progressions in C Major with Triad Arpeggios in the Bass Part on the piano C=1 F=4 G=5 Pattern/Progression = 1-1-1-1, 4-4-1-1, 5-4-1-5 Note: There are some occasional 7th Chords
Play upright bass scales and learn about minor and major scales. Learn about upright bass octave scales in this free stringed instrument video from a music teacher. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play upright bass scales. Play upright bass scales - Part 2 of 16. Click through to watch ...more
Learn how to play these 12 bar blues bass lines and riffs on the piano or keyboard with this intermediate blues lesson. This video also teaches some basic blues endings.
In this how to video, you will learn how to play drum and bass beats like Questlove. You must work to become consistent at 8th notes. A good way to do this is alternating hands. Do this by alternating between the hi-hat an snare drum. Practice until you can play this really fa ...more
This instructional video will teach you how you can play the "Bumble Boogie" bass line on piano.
Wonder how to become a great DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course you need a good sense of rhythm to line up the beats. This how to video explains how you can mix a Drum and Bass track and a Hip Hop track. ...more
So you have a drum and bass tune with no beat at the beginning. So how can you mix this into another toon when you have no beat? Well watch the video.
Paul from how-to-play-bass.com gives a great tutorial of a simplified bassline to "Moondance" by Van Morrison. Paul reduces the walking jazz bassline to an easier format for beginners. Part 1 of 2 - How to Play "Moondance" by Van Morrison on the bass. Part 2 of 2 - How to Pla ...more
This three-part video lesson series presents a guide to playing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Alla Turca," or "Turkish Rondo," on an electric bass guitar. While this lesson is geared toward intermediate and advanced players, bassists of all skill levels will find something to tak ...more
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play a walk down bass line on piano. Instruction includes names of the chords and an overhead view so you can learn by watching. Intermediate pianists will have no trouble learning how to play a descending walking bass line on pi ...more
This video shows the fingering and movement of using the alternate bass system. Oom-pa, oom-pa.
Want to know how to perform the bass part to the Beatles' "Come Together"? Learn how to lay it down with this free video bass lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song's bass line. This tutorial is best suited for beginning players. For more information, and to g ...more
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow loves to cook and eat. Shocking, we know, given that she's probably half the size of most of us. Then again, it may be that she maintains her streamlined form by exercising three hours a day (which she does, in order to eat what she wants). But for tho ...more
Justice might not have produced any new material in a while, but their place in electronic music history is already secured due to their filthy electro-house beats that have become ubiquitous in the years since they first broke out. Watch this video to learn how to make a dirt ...more
This video is a quick explanation of the Stradella bass system of the accordion.
Want to add a bit of complexity to the music you're creating on Reason 5 or Record 1.5? Add a wobble-style bass step using the Thor sequencer! This tutorial shows you how to take advantage of that feature in the software to add to your music.
In this bass guitar lesson for beginners, you'll learn how to fret and play a natural G. Regardless of your preferred style of music, if you want to be great, you'll need your head and hands on the same page. And there's no better way to get your head and hands on the same pag ...more
This beatbox tutorial walks you through how to do this basekick technique and as a side teaches you to perform a very simple robotic voice.
Hardstyle is one of the most popular genres of electronic music in Europe, but has as yet failed to catch on in the US. If you want to make fat hardstyle beats on your computer in Reason, check out this video to learn how to make a perfect pumping hardstyle bass beat. Get the ...more
"Soul Man" was one of the biggest hits of 1967, and still holds its ground in success. Sam & Dave's hit single, written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter, will forever live on in the music world, and through you… if you play bass. This video is a beginner's lesson to bass guitar ...more
Watch this video to learn 5 simple blues bass lines to spice up your songs. All in the key of A.
Want to know how to perform the bass line from the Police's "Every Breath You Take"? See how to play it with this free video bass lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song's bass line. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate players, bassists of all s ...more
Learn how to play the basses on the accordion.
Tom Gauger has played percussion with the Boston Symphony and Boston Pops Orchestras for over 35 years and has also served on the faculty at Boston University and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. In this installment from his series of video lessons dedicated to brea ...more
No matter how freaky and alien-like Michael Jackson got towards the end of his life, he made an unforgettable contribution to the music world. Leaving us pitch perfect songs like "Billie Jean," Thriller," and "Smooth Criminal," the dude knew how to rock in style. If you're st ...more
"She's Not There" is a great song from The Zombies in the 1960s, a top-ten hit in the U.S., and it spawned a number of covers, including hit version from his 1977 album Moonflower. Not quite as famous as the original, peaking at #27, but good nonetheless. And that's the versio ...more
In this clip, you'll learn how to add excitement to a bass part by introducing a filter. Whether you're new to computer recording, new to the Ableton Live DAW (digital audio workstation) or just looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to benefit from this fre ...more
This video features a former bass fishing guide explaining how to use a drop shot rig properly when you fish. The presenter in this video is fishing in February, so his chances of success are low, but his points are valid and should help get you a little closer to catching 700 ...more
The blood knot, as demonstrated in this how-to video, is one of the best knots in fishing, recommended by most pros through out history. A blood knot is good for joining sections of monofilament without losing any of the strength of the fishing line, making it ideal for larger ...more
This is a tutorial video on how to play bass, brought to you by How to Play Bass, hosted by Paul Wolf. In this lesson Paul teaches you how to tune your bass guitar down to what is called "Drop D" tuning. Follow along with him, as Paul demonstrates how to achieve this tuning by ...more
This is a nice and fun way to increase your playing speed and control over the fretboard on your electric bass. Practice, practice, practice!
This tutorial demonstrates use of the Native Instruments' MASSIVE synthesizer, which shifted the paradigm for software synthesis development in late 2006. MASSIVE's fat, analog sound is unique to the soft-synth world, offering a wide scope of sound design possibilities. But un ...more
Practice upright bass with minor scales and arpeggios. Learn about scales, sharps, flats, and more in this free upright bass video from a classical and jazz bassist. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play minor scales and arpeggios on the upright bass. Play minor scales and arpeggios on t ...more
Want to know how to play the bassline to the Beatles' "Let It Be"? See how it's done with this free video bass lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate players, bassists of all skill levels can play along give ...more
Practice the upright or double bass with easy songs in 3-4 time that work across different scales, patterns, and playing styles. Learn how to play upright bass songs in 3-4 time from a music teacher in this free double bass lesson. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play upright bass songs ...more
In this bass guitar lesson for beginners, you'll learn how to fret and play an A sharp or B flat. Regardless of your preferred style of music, if you want to be great, you'll need your head and hands on the same page. And there's no better way to get your head and hands on the ...more
The firm and fatty flesh of Chilean sea bass makes it an ideal choice for the grill. A hot-sweet grilled mango and red pepper salsa provides delicious contrast to the rich fish. When shopping for seafood, make sure it bears the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) label to ensure ...more
Practice upright bass with easy basslines in different keys and styles. Learn how to play simple upright bass basslines from a music teacher in this free bowed string instrument video series. Part 1 of 15 - How to Play simple basslines on the upright bass. Play simple bassline ...more
Bass have to be able to see your lure to be able to bite it. This video features a former bass guide explaining how bass see some different types of lures, and how to use different types of lures to make sure that the bass are seeing what you have to offer. He also discusses s ...more
Wanna play the bass like a pro? Paul Wolf provides a superlative video, for beginners, to learn how to play Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" on the bass guitar. The use of a picture within a picture provides beginners good closeups of where to place the fingers of both hands to ...more
Chef Ainsley Harriott cooks a delicious sesame salt roasted sea bass. Easy to follow step by step meal idea from BBC cookery show Ainsley's Gourmet Express. Learn how to make sesame salt roasted sea bass. Search BBC Food on WonderHowTo for more great BBC recipe videos. Call ...more
After tying on the tail and skirt of a deer hair bass bug, you'll need to know how to tie the body on. See how to do it here, in three videos. Part 1 of 3 - How to Tie the body on a deer hair bass bug for fly fishing. Part 2 of 3 - How to Tie the body on a deer hair bass bug ...more
Le Freak by Chic is a popular song from the 70's and the epic bass player on the track was Bernard Edwards. The song for bass players is all about sticking in the pocket and grooving hard when it calls for it. In this excellent lesson you will learn how to play each section of ...more
There's no better way to hone your bass wielding skills while shaking that fine backside of yours than grooving along to the superhit "Disco Inferno" by the Trammps. After being included on the soundtrack to John Travolta's "Saturday Night Fever," the song was catapaulted to t ...more
The bass fiddle has a very unique sound. Here are some tips on how to play it in these free video clips. Part 1 of 21 - How to Play the country bass fiddle. Play the country bass fiddle - Part 2 of 21. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Play the country bas ...more
In this how to video you can learn fundamental techniques for beatboxing, a humming bass kick and snare sound. This lesson is essential for the beginner beatboxer.
In this video series, watch as expert Jazz pianist Ryan Larson teaches how to move around on the bass in C. Learn different chord patterns and bass patterns, find out how to apply scales in the bass, how to move around underneath different modes, and more musical theory. Part ...more
Practice playing upright bass notes with the left hand using pizzicato and bowing techniques. Learn about finger patterns with the left hand on an upright bass in this free stringed instrument video from a music teacher. Part 1 of 16 - How to Practice left-hand notes on the up ...more
The upright bass is a musical instrument that requires skill and technique. Learn a few bass tips for shifting your fingers and improving intonation from a professional music teacher in this free video series. Part 1 of 17 - How to Play with good intonation on the upright bass ...more
If you're targeting big bass during the summertime, the best bait to use is a swimbait lure. You may know that they don't give you tons of bites, but in this case, quality is the key. The best bass you'll eve catch will come off this swimbait lure. This is why swimbaits are fa ...more
This two-part free video music lesson presents a breakdown of bassline to Master Blaster by Stevie Wonder. This lesson covers the intro and the verse, the next part of the lesson covers the main riffs and chorus. For more information, and to get started playing Stevie Wonder's ...more
Using a net for fishing is one of the best ways to get a big fish onto your boat. You don't have to pull the fish onto the boat with the net, but they are very good for controlling large fish that can break your hooks and pull you off your boat if you are off balance. This two ...more
Bass players definitely don't get as much love as guitar players when it comes to glory and mainstream music popularity. After all, the base is the low-sounding, harmonizing complement to the lead guitar's riffs, offering a nice contrast but getting obscured in the process. G ...more
Grab your bass and get ready to learn some beginner songs, specifically "Brown Eye Girl" by Van Morrison. This two-part video will teach you through playing songs, not learning scales. This is not a transcription of the original - but the bassline is based on the original. Th ...more