Lynda Bass Teach Yourself

Learn how to play the bass guitar. In this easy-to-follow course, guitar virtuoso Jared Meeker starts off with the basics; learn how to tune and hold your bass, familiarize yourself with the parts of the instrument, and get acquainted with tablature. As you progress through the course, Jared introduces you to different rhythms and keys, eventually moving on to more advanced concepts such as playing from chord sheets or tackling rock and roll licks from different eras.

Topics include:

* Buying a bass
* Tuning your bass
* Holding your bass
* Left-hand technique
* Getting acquainted with music and tablature
* Notes on the first three strings
* The natural minor scale
* Sharps and naturals
* Key signatures and the major scale
* Ties and quarter notes
* Rock bass and heavy metal licks with syncopation
* Playing chords
* Playing licks from the 1950s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s