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BEGINNERS COURSE – Part 11 – Learn scales in different positions
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Hello Dee – do you have the layout of paper or lesson how The finger and sting and Fret – for lesson 11 I am writing it down and practice it very slowly very very very slowly
The sheet is related to PART 7 – C Major.. There is a link for the attachment above the video I think.
Is this a good method for learning the neck and the positions of different notes
Absolutely!
My pastor used to tell me listen to music find the bas and play what they play. Is there any value to this advice? When I do that I find myself playing notes but it doesn’t increase my understanding.
That’s actually a great method for ear training. So I would suggest that you also practice that. That was my practice for a long time and still is. But at the same time like you said, you’re still unsure of The understanding of it. Although having a great ear is crucial for musical development it still helps to know theoretically how it applies.
Hello Daric, for the 2nd and the 3rd major scale pattern, when descending back to the root note, are you using same fingering pattern as when you were ascending. Thanks and I love these courses you have here.
https://youtu.be/RPxXd7nJF_I
Hi Daric,
Thanks for the explanation and well said. 🙂
Hey Daric. I have a question about practicing I tend to want to move on to the next lesson cuz I think I can do you think if I stick with one thing should it be okay when you can play the scale 16th beats and clean. or until you play it a thousand times then move on to the lesson. In other words how do you know that you’re ready to move on to the next lesson?
Both! I’m a firm believer in always implementing all exercises into my practice routine. So even if you get comfortable with it you can still move on but just don’t forget to continue to utilize these exercises in your practice routine
This is really good. I usually only play major scales using the first method you showed. I’m gonna start practicing Using these other Methods now!
That’s great, you know sometimes we can be accustomed to playing things one way it’s a good thing to get out of the norm. Keep it up!👍🏾
Hello Dario. – this has helped me in the beginning stage and I’m getting it 👍🏽☺️
Sorry for the typo Daric
thats awesome! so glad it could help! how long have you been playing?
I started in 1988 that’s when I brought my bass and I didn’t really keep practicing being a “alto”singing was more my thing after I stopped playing drums – I’ve had my bass sitting and my cousin to motivate me more * recently changed my neck, knobs and put new strings on it – to answer your question I would say to be honest; since 2020 started – so I decided to really learn it this time around – I was on You tube saw one of your videos – cause I was searching for where to start practicing – I know so so Many bass players being a “church rat “ but all of them are to “busy” to kinda “help” Thank God for you – now I can learn!
What if I have a 5 string bass?
Hey Phillip, you can approach these scales and course the same exact way on a five string, I’ve answered question like this through out several live classes as well as in separate tutorials. I’ll send link to ones that I refer to.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/419889138
o_o omg, I’ve been playing 1-2-4 wrong as 1-3-4 in the C scale the entire time. On another note, I was just wondering if there was a 5 string bass section in any of the lesson tabs? 🙂
Hey Kai! There are some 5 string lessons just not as many as 4 string lessons because of where the foundation lies. But there will definitely be more lessons near future dedicated to the 5 string. Just keep in mind that you’ll be applying the same principle to the 5 the same you would with a 4 😎
I’ve been practicing your lessons here and to the beginning pretty religiously, so oddly enough, making the correction doesn’t feel that weird. I feel a bit accomplished.
I promise this doesn’t have anything to do with me miss-fingering that note, just coincidence. But have you ever thought about a go-pro specifically for odd fingerings for that first person view of the fret board? It was an idea when I joined, just didn’t know how to ask. Might not work, but whatever the case no need to let me know. Just thanks for letting me know about the future topics and for the awesome lessons!
Haha, Nevermind! It was in the next lesson! hahaha
Yep, I’ve got a 6 active pickup unfortunately. Finding that all of this foundational stuff translates to the 6 string as well. I need to get 4 string bass! Thanks Daric!