Playing Soul Music on Guitar
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.
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Summary: If you are familiar with the guitar in the schema of a modern pop music, you know that its the most powerful instrument of most songs. The guitar is in charge of keeping the melody constant while vocals are not ringing out. In soul music this is predominantly important as the beat and rhythm are maintained largely by the drums and bass. The guitar is one of the most recognized instruments by anyone in any style of music anywhere in the world.
In these free bass guitar lessons on video, you can learn some of the fundamental skills you will need to become a bass guru within the course of your lifetime. Our expert will show you how to play some beginner bass lines on a four-string guitar, as well as the songs “Greensleeves” and “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In.” Although you may not come off as a bass guitar hero after playing through these lessons, there is an old adage about setting off upon a journey that comes to mind…
So, let’s get started!
About the Expert
Peter Volino is a singer, songwriter, and musician based in New York City who can be reached at (718) 381-7586 or at bigpetev@gmail.com. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and has been a performer for the past twenty years, specializing in blues, rock and funk. He is currently involved in several music projects in the New York City area.
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