Bass guitar - harmonic layering

This course is for bass players only.

What you should know before you start the course:
1. The notes on the fingerboard up to the 5th fret on each string. If
you can go beyond this, all the better.
2. C Major Scale – firstly the scale pattern, but also the names of the notes and their interval/place within the scale.
3. A root position major and minor chord arpeggios.

The complete course is split into two parts with three lessons in each part. Part 1 covers the following:

Lesson 1

1. Learn the I-VI-II-V Diatonic Chord Progression.
2. Play through the chord progression using Root movement.
3. Add the remaining chord notes and play a series of random arpeggios patterns.
4. Apply some rhythm to these fundamental bass lines.
5. Learn the major & minor pentatonic scales.
6. Play through the I-VI-II-V chord progression, superimposing the relevant major, or minor pentatonic over each chord.

Lesson 2

1. Quick review of lesson 1.
2. Learn to construct a bass line to play over I-VI-II-V chord progression.
3. Learn to play a rhythmic bass line and link into each chord using a range of different harmonic devices.
4. Add complexity using more syncopated rhythm & more longer harmonic fills.

Lesson 3

1. Quick-fire review of lesson 2.
2. Look at the song Brown eyed Girl / How sweet it is…
3. Learn the bass line.
4. Learn how the I-VI-II-V chord progression fits in with simple I-IV-V progression.
5. Plug in the I-VI-II-V chord progression with harmonic fills.

Course Resources

1. Course Preparation PDF.
2. Chord chart for song.
3. Course PDF workbook that includes fingerboard diagrams, standard notation & TAB.
4. Backing tracks
5. Mini video tutorials

Each lesson will include:

1. A lesson PDF with arpeggio, scale patterns and sample bass lines
2. A video example of specific bass lines/riffs
3. A backing track for you to practise at home with.

Buying options:

• All lessons  – this is our recommendation , regardless of your level. It’s a secure way of covering all the necessary subjects and it’s the best value for money.
• Pick and mix one or two lessons – if you’re confident that you meet the entry requirements.
• Purchase materials  from our Bass Guitar Boot Camp course.

Course suitability

The course is perfect for players of all levels.

If you’re happy playing simple root note-based bass lines, prefer the comfort of using patterns & shapes, or if you’re desperate to escape all of the usual things you play and stretch out, this course is perfect.

Materials
For prep materials check out the buying options.
We’ll provide a comprehensive set videos, PDF an audio tracks.

Call us for a chat at any time
Whatever level you are, you’ll have lots of takeaways to work on later. If you’d like to go through the course please call or email.