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How to Play the Bass Guitar

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Learn the basics of playing electric bass guitar in this free music lesson video series, concentrating on fingering and tab exercises, scales, tones, pegs and chord progressions.

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Summary: The electric bass guitar belongs to the string family of instruments and is similar to other guitars in structure. The bass has a slightly larger body than the regular electric guitar and is played an octave lower in pitch. This instrument is a popular replacement instrument for the double bass and is featured in all genres of music. The body of the bass guitar is usually made of wood, such as maple and rosewood. It is played by plucking the four strings that are stretched from base to the neck of the instrument. The bass produces a bass line in tunes, but can also be featured in a solo.

Watch this series of expert videos and you will learn intermediate guitar basics. Learn different progressions, alternate fingering exercises, and scales and chords to play on the bass guitar. Our expert will teach you how to perform advanced finger picking exercises as well as various hammer techniques. See our expert demonstrate techniques for different styles of music such as hip hop, rock, and jazz tunes. Get tips on tuning, picking and slapping techniques. You can learn how to play the bass guitar in many different styles from our expert in these instructional videos.

About the Expert

Contact: entheosmusic.com

Expert: Carl Shepard is a professional bass instructor that works at Keller Music in Cincinnati, Ohio. When he is not busy teaching his students he spends time making music with his band Entheos. Entheos is a "dream pop" band formed by Carl and his sister Alison who have been playing together since grade school. You can check out Carl's band at the links below. www.myspace.com/entheos

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