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The Catch 22 For Bass Players When Learning Songs…

January 15, 2018 by Paul Wolfe

One of the mantras I've used since I've been teaching online (wayyyy back in 2008) is to learn songs not scales. Now without going into length (which I've done before - and no doubt I'll certainly … [Read more...] about The Catch 22 For Bass Players When Learning Songs…

Filed Under: Popular Song Tutorials, Practice & Techniques Tagged With: bass guitar, deliberate practice, song tutorial

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How To Maintain Your Practice Routine When Shit Happens

December 28, 2012 by Paul Wolfe

In the 1994 movie ?Forrest Gump? there?s a scene where Forrest is running and steps in dog crap.? Someone asks him if he knows that he?s stepped in dog crap and Forrest replies: ?It happens.?? The guy … [Read more...] about How To Maintain Your Practice Routine When Shit Happens

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Some Thoughts On Practicing the Bass Guitar (2) – Goals and Dreams

December 27, 2012 by Paul Wolfe

At New Year it's common for people to take stock of things in their lives and set themselves goals of things they might want to do in the next year.? Yesterday I wrote an article about this - if … [Read more...] about Some Thoughts On Practicing the Bass Guitar (2) – Goals and Dreams

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Some Thoughts On Practicing The Bass Guitar (Part 1)

December 27, 2012 by Paul Wolfe

First up, Happy Holidays!? I hope you all had a great time with your family and loved ones over the holidays. 2013 is nearing - despite the best efforts of the Mayans! - and the New Year is a time … [Read more...] about Some Thoughts On Practicing The Bass Guitar (Part 1)

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BB King – Ain’t Nobody Home – Bass by Pino Palladino

October 4, 2012 by Paul Wolfe

Here's a great track from B.B. King's Deuces Wild album.? The bass line is played by the one and only Pino Palladino - in fact I have a memory that I read somewhere that this was where Pino first met … [Read more...] about BB King – Ain’t Nobody Home – Bass by Pino Palladino

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Derek and Dominos – Little Wing – Carl Radle on Bass

September 28, 2012 by Paul Wolfe

Here's a video clip - slideshow photos only - of The Dominos version of Little Wing.? Interesting take...and as always with Carl, some great bass playing: httpv://youtu.be/9G5CJFrO2Oc … [Read more...] about Derek and Dominos – Little Wing – Carl Radle on Bass

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Jeff Berlin talking about Bass Guitar and Metronomes

September 13, 2012 by Paul Wolfe

Here's a video of Jeff talking about bass guitar and metronomes. httpv://youtu.be/9z6g7vBXboA I don't totally agree with what Jeff says....even though he would absolutely kick my ass at a bass … [Read more...] about Jeff Berlin talking about Bass Guitar and Metronomes

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Buddy Guy with Jack Bruce on bass – 1969!

September 7, 2012 by Paul Wolfe

Here's a great 'vintage' clip of blues guitarist Buddy Guy. In Buddy's band is Jack Bruce - there's some interesting Jack Bruce runs in this clip, definitely worth checking out!? Tunes being played … [Read more...] about Buddy Guy with Jack Bruce on bass – 1969!

Filed Under: bass guitar, free bass lessons Tagged With: bass guitar, buddy guy, free bass lessons, jack bruce, mary had a little lamb

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Victor Wooten’s TED Lesson – The ‘Natural Language’ Approach To Bass Guitar

September 3, 2012 by Paul Wolfe

It's been a month since I posted on the blog - been away on vacation! - and time to get back in the saddle. This is a great way to get back in the groove as it were - it's a video that appeared on … [Read more...] about Victor Wooten’s TED Lesson – The ‘Natural Language’ Approach To Bass Guitar

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Shipbuilding – Elvis Costello – Bruce Thomas Bass Guitar

August 1, 2012 by Paul Wolfe

Here's a great live performance of the poignant song Ship Building by Elvis Costello.? The bass line to this tune is an awesome performance by Bruce Thomas - at times it almost sounds like a fretless … [Read more...] about Shipbuilding – Elvis Costello – Bruce Thomas Bass Guitar

Filed Under: bass guitar, first bass and beyond, free bass lessons Tagged With: bass guitar, bruce thomas, elvis costello, first bass and beyond, free bass lessons, shipbuilding

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The Only 6 Things Bass Beginners Should Practice…

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How Paul McCartney Learned To Play Bass…

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