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If you are looking to begin playing the bass then this how to video is the place to start. This is a short demonstration lesson detailing the basic principles of walking bass lines. You will learn some easy scales and how to play a walking bass line for whatever song you are p ...more

Finbar Taub explains how to play the bass guitar like Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers. Part 1 of 2 - How to Play the bass like Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers. Part 2 of 2 - How to Play the bass like Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers.

You can use your double bass drum pedals for more than just unique drum beats. This free video lesson covers five simple double bass drum fills that incorporate the hands and the feet. They build upon what you've learned in the double bass drum warm-ups section. Watch the less ...more

If you are looking to begin playing the bass guitar then this how to video is the place to start. This is a short demonstration lesson about slap bass techniques. You will learn where how to hit the strings and get that cool slap sound while still resonating the strings. Slap ...more

Check out this instructional bass guitar video that shows you how to play dominant 9th and 13th chords through the circle of 5ths with a walking bass line. Improve your guitar playing skills by learning a few tips on walking bass line techniques.

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 these music lessons on video, learn how to play a funk groove on the piano. Get some tips for playing effective bass lines and using rhythm techniques like stab breaks, hangs, stops, and glissandos. Part 1 of 18 - How to Play a funk groove on the piano. Play a funk groove o ...more

Watch this video to learn 5 simple blues bass lines to spice up your songs. All in the key of A.

Learn how to play the basses on the accordion.

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

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

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

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

Interested in playing the legato bass part to Once's "Falling Slowly" on your accordion? See how it's done with this free video accordion lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the ...more

These bass drum comping exercises are designed to build independence within your bass drum foot. They work the same way the snare drum comping patterns do, but are focused around the bass drum. They are great for jazz drumming, but are sure to improve many other areas of your ...more

Paul from how-to-play-bass.com gives a great lesson on how to play "London Calling" by The Clash. This is a great pacing, walking bassline with ample slides and triplet rhythm. Pay attention. Part 1 of 2 - How to Play the bass line to "London Calling" by The Clash. Part 2 of ...more

In this video series, expert jazz musician Ryan Larson will teach you how to read and play jazz bass in the key of Eb major. Learn the different scales and techniques in this step by step bass guitar lesson. Improve your ability to groove with other musicians and move freely a ...more

Because of its portability, the acoustic guitar can be wonderful songwriting device. However, having a pocket symphony in your head–or pocket, as it were–does you little good if your hands aren't on board. Fortunately, YouTube user Sawlon is here to help you train your head an ...more

With this video series you will be able to learn about the bass guitar and everything you need to know to start playing. Begin by learning the parts of the guitar. Our expert will break down the parts of the bass guitar so you understand what each part does. Part 1 of 16 - How ...more

In this video series, watch as jazz musician Ryan Larson teaches advanced bass guitar lessons in all twelve keys. Learn how to play different two octave scale and modes, how to read the music, and how to know when to apply different particular scales. Part 1 of 18 - How to Pla ...more

Want to know how to play the bass line to the Beatles' "Rain"? Learn how with this free video bass lesson. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate players, bassists of all skill levels can play along given a little time and effort. For more information, and to get ...more

In these music lesson video clips, learn how to play slap bass from one of the original Motown players, Tony Newton. His years of expertise and easy-to-follow teaching style will have you slappin and poppin in no time flat. Part 1 of 12 - How to Play slap bass guitar. Play sla ...more

In this video series, expert jazz musician Ryan Larson will teach you how to read and play jazz bass in the key of E Major. Learn the different scales and techniques in this step by step bass guitar lesson. Improve your ability to groove with other musicians and move freely al ...more

Kurt Cobain's simple but majestic songwriting for Nirvana has been perhaps the greatest boon to aspiring rock musician of the last two decades. The video from How To Play Bass details how to play Krist Novoselic's iconic bassline from the song Smells Like Teen Spirit. Even if ...more

Looking for a quick video lesson on how to play Earth, Wind & Fire's "Let's Groove Tonight"? It's a pretty easy tune (and consequently one well suited for budding bassists) - there are only two parts to the song and this video provides a thorough breakdown of each. For more in ...more

In this guitar lesson Justin goes over walking bass when playing jazz blues. This is a great technique to get down, it sounds real cool when you get it swinging.

In this video series, watch as jazz artist Ryan Larson teaches basic swing progressions on an upright bass. Learn how to find the frets and chart the scales. Get tips on simple bass progressions and melodic patterns. With these easy online upright bass lessons. Part 1 of 16 - ...more

This free drum lesson includes four simple warm-up exercises you can use to develop your double bass drumming. All of the patterns are designed to sync up your feet with your hands, and to improve your overall footwork. . Watch more drum lessons at: - http://www.FreeDrumLesson ...more

In this video series our expert Ryan Larson will show you how to play the twelve bar blues, how to play a blues bass line, and how to transfer a blues bass line. he will also show you how to get the shuffle feel and how to add eighth notes. Part 1 of 24 - How to Play advanced ...more

Because of its portability, the acoustic guitar can be wonderful songwriting device. However, having a pocket symphony in your head–or pocket, as it were–does you little good if your hands aren't on board. Fortunately, YouTube user Sawlon is here to help you train your head an ...more

In this two part bass guitar lesson you will learn to play using the finger tapping technique. Part 1 of 2 - How to Learn how to play the bass using tapping techniques. Part 2 of 2 - How to Learn how to play the bass using tapping techniques.

In this video series, our expert Ryan Larson will give you an introduction to playing the bass guitar in E Major including how to play the scale on the bass fretboard, intervals and roots. He will also show you some walking bass lines including progressions and tritone substit ...more

A bassist demonstrates 3 different styles of playing the Bass Guitar.

In this video series, our expert Casey Cormier will give you an introduction to the double or upright bass, show you how to handle it, and tell you all about the different parts of the instrument. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play double bass. Play double bass - Part 2 of 16. Click t ...more

In this video series, watch as jazz musician Ryan Larson teaches advanced bass guitar lessons in all twelve keys. Learn how to read tab and relate it to scale names, how to walk through various bass lines, and how to play a Latin walking bass line. Part 1 of 22 - How to Play a ...more

This video shows in great detail how to slap the strings of a bass guitar with the thumb or pop the strings with the finger. The various angles of the video make it easy for a viewer to see what it looks like as they slap or pop the guitar, especially the over the shoulder ang ...more

Want to play "Let's Dance," the hit single from David Bowie's 1983 album of the same name, on your electric bass guitar? This free video music lesson will show you how it's done. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate players (advanced ones should be able to figur ...more

Because of its portability, the acoustic guitar can be wonderful songwriting device. However, having a pocket symphony in your head–or pocket, as it were–does you little good if your hands aren't on board. Fortunately, YouTube user Sawlon is here to help you train your head an ...more

In this video series, expert jazz musician Ryan Larson will teach you how to read and play jazz bass in the key of B major. Learn the different scales and techniques in this step by step bass guitar lesson. Part 1 of 17 - How to Play jazz bass in B Major. Play jazz bass in B M ...more

With learning any instrument, often the hardest part to gaining any fluency is being able to bend your fingers to stretch out even to the furthest notes and do so with finesse. So if you wish to become a famous bass player in a rock band, one of the best things you can do to h ...more

In this video series, watch as jazz artist Ryan Larson teaches basic swing progressions on an upright bass. Learn how to find the frets and chart the scales. Get tips on simple bass progressions and melodic patterns. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play upright bass in E. Play upright b ...more

In this video series, watch as jazz musician Ryan Larson teaches advanced bass guitar lessons in all twelve keys. Learn how to read tab and relate it to scale names, how to walk through various bass lines, and how to play a Latin walking bass line. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play a ...more

In this video series, expert jazz musician Ryan Larson will teach you how to read and play jazz bass in the key of C Major. Learn the different scales and techniques in this step by step bass guitar lesson. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play jazz bass in C Major. Play jazz bass in C M ...more

In this video series, watch as jazz artist Ryan Larson teaches basic swing progressions on an upright bass. Learn how to find the frets and chart the scales. Get tips on simple bass progressions and melodic patterns. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play upright bass in F Major. Play upr ...more

In this video series, expert jazz musician Ryan Larson will teach you how to read and play jazz bass in the key of F major. Learn the different scales and techniques in this step by step bass guitar lesson. Improve your ability to groove with other musicians and move freely al ...more

Any dope can play “Heart and Soul.” Now you can be one of them. Use your pointer finger to hit the 2nd F key up from the middle C briskly three times, then hit it once more before moving down to play keys E, then D, then F three times, briskly. Then F once more, before bouncin ...more

The upright bass can be played with fingers or with a bow. Learn how to play upright bass in this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play the upright bass. Play the upright bass - Part 2 of 16. Click through to watch this video on expertv ...more

Watch this piano tutorial to learn how to play the bass line and synth part of Justice's "Phantom Pt. 2" on the piano. This instructional video is best for intermediate pianists. You'll be dancing to "Phantom Pt. 2" by Justice on the piano in no time after watching this helpfu ...more

Learn how to play "Poison Oak" by Bright Eyes on the acoustic guitar. VERSE: Read from left to right A - X02220 Aadd11 - X00220 Dmaj9 - 200220 E - 022100 CHORUS: A - X02220 Aadd11 - X00220 Dmaj9 - 200220 ????? - 020220 After the "i still believed in more" part you play an ...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

Have you always wanted to play the Bass Guitar but have no idea where to begin, let alone which way round to hold it? Don't worry as we are going to show you an easy Blues riff that anyone can play with just five to ten minutes practice! Learn the bass guitar basics. Impress o ...more

There may only be one thing hotter than a disco inferno and that's learning how to play the bass line from 'Disco Inferno'. Throw down some heavy tones and watch them shake it on the dance floor. This disco classic will show you how to play the bridge section of this classic d ...more

Watch this amazing tutorial on how to play "Crush Crush Crush" by Paramore. Paramore is an American rock band formed in Franklin, TN back in 2004 with singer Hayley Williams leading the band as the only female. Crush Crush Crush is a song that was released on their album The F ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to play easy slash chords on an acoustic guitar. The D/F# base chord is different because your thumb will be touching the strings to make a different sound when the bass comes. If you move your thumb to play the bass note, you will have another w ...more

This acoustic guitar video lesson is brought to you by Aaron from Free and Easy Guitar, it will teach you how to play "Crash" by Dave Mathews Band. As you follow along with him, he breaks down the strumming and chords used in the song, detailing for you how to finger the chord ...more

Interested in learning how to play the bass line to Nirvana's "Come As You Aware"? 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 ...more

In this video, we learn how to play the bass line from "Time is Tight" by Booker T. Start with the intro playing the metronome, the chords will be: C, A, and G. You will have CCA, CCA, then CCAG for your rhythm as you are playing. Practice playing this over until you reach the ...more

Practice upright bass patterns and modes with music theory and repetition. Learn how to play upright bass and work on fingering in this free stringed instrument lesson from a music teacher. Part 1 of 16 - How to Practice upright bass patterns and modes. Practice upright bass p ...more